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The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Cathedral Square

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City view from property
Superior Twin Room | View from room
Exterior
Interior entrance
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
159 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard King Room | City view

Standard King Room

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Heart of Christchurch.Within a 15-minute walk of this Christchurch City Centre hotel, you'll find Cathedral Square and Hagley Park. Christchurch Casino and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banh Mi Em - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stranges Lane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Cathedral Square
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel also features a front-desk safe and an elevator.

This Art Deco Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 19 per day (951 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Muse Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel
The Muse Christchurch Boutique Art Hotel
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel to the airport?

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel is 6.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

As of Jun 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel on Jun 16, 2025 start from $87.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel.

How close is The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.7 mi (21-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 10.5 mi (39-min drive) from Taylor's Mistake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel have a pool?

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel to downtown Christchurch?

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Christchurch.

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 298 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location here and the staff were friendly. However we stayed a Saturday night and the music from the rooftop bar was pretty loud in our room until after 1am. We were on the 5th floor. Sunday night didnt hear anything so pick your days to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location as right need to trams and the bus interchange
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dainty cafe and Pink Lady rooftop bar were great in addition to the awesome hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely decorated and clean room with amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern/hip Hotel

Modern hotel, unique with a wonderful view and location.The Hotel member Charles was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful spot in Christchurch!

I had an easy checkin and such a wonderful view from my room! Comfortable stay and easy to get anywhere in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phonphan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful design, friendly staff. clean, wakable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room looked onto a internal stairwell and was small and dark. The decor was lovely but the room didn't have much aspect. Ask for a street view room. It was Saturday night and the Roof Top Bar pumped out music to 1.30am but the noise wasn't unbearable more of an nuisance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mike, Conwy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar on the top floors were noisy, but we were on the 6th floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a very enjoyable one night stay there, it was convenient as I had no car, safe as I’m a senior and thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy and good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok for a quick overnight pittstop

The Muse Hotel is okay. Just…. ok. Fitout is cheap, trying to look funky and designer and luxe but sadly failing. One of those places that looks fairly swish when it’s brand spanking new but really doesn’t last. Think: when Kmart rips off a designer product - it looks the part, sort of, but isn’t really. Or your mate who brings back ‘Gucci’ from Thailand - they think it makes them look like a serious contender, but those in the know can spot it from a mile off. Front desk staff lacklustre at best. The huge positive however is its great central location which is super handy. Also bumped into cleaning staff in the elevator twice in my short stay and they were super polite and friendly. In short: for a quick overnight stay where you’re out more than you’re in, it’s fine - and you could definitely do a lot worse. Not bad, but not great - just… ok. But if you’re looking for somewhere special or with staff who truly love the industry, it’s not the place. Bit of a shame really as I can see where they were trying to go… but they just haven’t executed it well enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in city close to shops and attractions. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anouk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean hotel, beautifully decorated room with plenty of electrical outlets, soft lighting options. We really enjoyed our stay at Muse. The location is super convenient as it is 2 minutes away from the bus station and a big supermarket. The staff was friendly and professionnal. We’d come back, if in Christchurch again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay, it used to be nice though. Over the last few years it has become increasingly more broken feeling with unpainted areas in the room corners, broken curtain rails, cement dust piles, broken runner for the bathroom door, things like that. There was also no included parking option in December 2024 despite the website and Expedia saying there was. Its a good enough place though, walking distance to pretty much everything in the CBD, small fridge in the room, and comfy bed, but overpriced, because of the things above, despite the attraction of the art in the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Froylan, kogarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024