Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Hotel Grand Chancellor
Company typeHotel
IndustryHospitality
HeadquartersAustralia
New Zealand
ProductsTemporary residence
ParentGrand Hotels International
WebsiteOfficial Website

Hotel Grand Chancellor is a hotel chain that operates throughout Australia and New Zealand.

History[edit]

The Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch was severely damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and was believed to be in an imminent state of collapse. The hotel at 26-storeys was the tallest building in Christchurch.[1]

The hotel was searched and no survivors or bodies found. Demolition began in December 2011[2] and was completed by May 2012.[3]

Hotels[edit]

Open[edit]

Australia

New Zealand

  • Auckland City
  • Wellington (branded as James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor)

Closed[edit]

Australia

  • Palm Cove

New Zealand

References[edit]

  1. ^ NZ Herald, "Hotel Grand Chancellor on verge of collapse", 23 February 2011, NZPA
  2. ^ Hartevelt, John (5 March 2011). "Christchurch earthquake: Demolitions key to CBD access". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  3. ^ Final moments of the Grand Chancellor released | Stuff.co.nz