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About the Hotel

166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Close to Cathedral Square
Great
8.3
8.9
/10
4.2
4.0
/5

Featuring a vibrant location just a 12-minute walk from the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, the smoke-free Fable Christchurch hotel boasts a private art gallery. This 4-star hotel is located a short way from the compact Quake City Museum and welcomes its guests to use a sauna and a shared lounge or to enjoy international cuisine in the onsite à la carte restaurant.

Location

The comfortable hotel is centrally situated only 1.1 km from the Māori galleries "Canterbury Museum". The Cashel Street pedestrian mall is in close proximity to the Fable Christchurch, while Manchester St Super bus stop is 200 metres away.

The pedestrian mall "New Regent Street" lies a few steps from this accommodation.

For those travelling from afar, Christchurch airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Fable Christchurch hotel features 113 rooms with a sitting area, furnished with a writing table. Also, there is a laptop-sized safe, a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities provided. Bathroom comforts include a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries, and such essentials as a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can enjoy views of the city from the hotel.

Eat & Drink

Straits Cafe, an onsite restaurant, is open for breakfast. The smart Fable has a lounge bar, serving pre-dinner drinks.

Leisure & Business

This property goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a fitness suite with a wide range of sports.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens for stunning floral displays.
  • Explore the unique Quake City museum for earthquake history.
  • Try the famous Canterbury lamb at Fiddlesticks Restaurant.
  • Stroll through the Riverside Market for local crafts and food.
  • Discover the street art in the central city for vibrant culture.
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Fable Christchurch offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Two-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
755 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior King Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Junior Suite
2 persons
500 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Fable Christchurch offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sauna

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Fable Christchurch Location

166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
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166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Nearby
Bridge
Bridge of Remembrance
2000 ft
Church
Cardboard Cathedral
800 ft
Square
New Regent Street
300 ft
Museum
Quake City
2000 ft
Corner of Armargh and Gloucester Streets
Victoria Square
1400 ft
Worcester Street Central City
Latimer Square
1600 ft
86 Kilmore Street Central City
Christchurch Town Hall
1800 ft
105 Cathedral Square
Godley Statue
900 ft
Square
Cathedral Square
800 ft
Waterloo Place
Statue of Robert Falcon Scott
1600 ft
100 Cathedral Sqiuare Next To The Christchurch Cathedral
Chalice Sculpture
700 ft
Corner of Gloucester and Colombo Streets
Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers
1200 ft
Cashel Street
Cashel Street
2000 ft
Museum
CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
1900 ft
From Cathedral Square to Rolleston Avenue Central City
Worcester Boulevard
700 ft
Victoria Square Central City
Floral Clock
1500 ft
Restaurants
Twenty Seven Steps
300 ft
16 New Regent St
Casa Publica
500 ft
180 Armagh Street
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
300 ft
165 Gloucester Street Christchurch Central
Sakimoto Japanese Bistro
200 ft
Cathedral Junction 107-121 Worcester Street
O.g.b
1000 ft
28 Cathedral Square
The Nook
400 ft
24 New Regent Street
Swiss Bistro
300 ft
Cathedral Junction 107-121 Worcester Street
Getting around
City Centre
Christchurch5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Christchurch (CHC)16 min  ·  6.5 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at NZD 35 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Fable Christchurch guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian, Tagalog / Filipino
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
15
Number of rooms:
113
Former name
Marque Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Fable Christchurch from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1358 verified reviews
8.2/10
Great
86%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
8.9/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 3015 reviews
8.3/10
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