Hotel_Grand_Chancellor

Hotel Grand Chancellor

Hotel Grand Chancellor

Hotel chain in Australia and New Zealand

Not to be confused with Grand Chancellor, a position held in governments of many nations.

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

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History

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

Open

Australia

New Zealand

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

Closed

Australia

  • Palm Cove

New Zealand

References

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


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