The Riccarton Hotel

The room was ok... except the bathroom shower...there was mold and the glasses were not clean... So makes you wonder what else do not clean enough... They let us check in early so they were really nice, the location is amazing. So it was a shame because the rest was explendid.

Pros-Two of us stayed in the twin unit which was nice and clean. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were a really nice quality. Plenty of room in the twin room to move about. Has a microwave, mini fridge toaster and jug etc which was handy and a good sized bathroom with a powerful shower. Nice views and very quiet when we stayed. A little bit rough around the edges decor wise, but the price is right.Cons - It was a hot day and night in our unit and there wasn't an air conditioner. That would be difficult in the summertime. Also It is difficult to get anyone to answer the phone. There was road works blocking both ends of the road and I was from out of town so I wasn't sure how to get in past the double road closures and no-one had contacted me to let me know how to get in, nor would anyone answer the phone. When I did finally find my way in, the bottom of my car was scraped out due to the high mound of shingle the road works piled up in the hotel's only entry and exit gate. This is not the hotel's fault at all, but a warning and instructions on how to get in would have been helpful.

The room I was given was in desperate need of attention, Dated and dirty! (Corner unit just across from reception)From grubby hand prints and dirty linen to a mouldy bathroom with peeling paintwork.At $179 a night midweek it's very overpriced for what's on offer in the area.The man behind the reception desk seemed hardly phased by the whole situation...Very disappointing wouldn't recommend.

No air con on a hot 32° Canterbury day.Had to even ask for a fan..Room had broken slats in blinds, not very private, room was next to a very rusted steelstaircase.. looked dangerous..Overall wasn't impressed

Fabulous location close to Christchurch Hospital. Nice and quiet and friendly staff. Didn't get in til 8pm and my room was ready for me, heater and lights on. Discussed leaving my vehicle there and walking to the hospital and had an offer to drive me if the weather wasn't nice! Fantastic room clean and tidy! Would recommend and stay here again!

Had good air-conditioning, needs a paint job. Over priced for location & standard. If you need a last minute hotel bearable. King suite needs a king bed not queen

Nice quiet room, friendly staff and ants. We checked in last minute and the receptionist was excellent. Much better than our previous accommodation

Stayed on a Friday night and thank God left on Saturday morning room had huge water stain on ceiling and bubbles in wall below, shower mixer shocking as water keep running out when turned on. For the price of $179 needed to be better. In Chch alot won't stay again. Standards have dropped since it was part of the Williams chain.

Very friendly staff. Rooms are a bit tired but the price reflects this and I would consider this hotel to be very good value for money. Nice and quiet too. I had friends staying at hotels on Riccarton road and they paid $50-60 more per night for nothing that I didn’t have.Would definitely stay again.

The manager was very helpful and friendly, lovely presented room with really comfortable bed, shower pressure was amazing, great location and lots of parking. Will definitely stay again when visiting christchurch next.