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50 Bistro will be closed for refurbishment from 10 August to 4 September. During this time, breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner will be served in Pescatore on the first floor of The George, overlooking Hagley Park. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to our newly refurbished spaces.

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Best Walks in Christchurch

There are very few cities that let you swap a riverside stroll for a coastal cliff walk in the same afternoon. But with its compact layout and flat terrain, Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s easiest cities to explore on foot. 

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Christchurch Winter Activities

Ask any Cantabrian the best time to visit Christchurch, and they’ll tell you it’s winter. It might not be the balmiest time of year, but the skies are at their clearest, the Southern Alps are at their very best, and the city is yours to explore.

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Few Hotels Offer a Warmer Welcome by Jane Richards

Jane Richards writes about her recent stay at The George and why few hotels offer a warmer welcome than the one you receive at The George, Christchurch.

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Top 10 City Hotels in New Zealand for 2026

2026 sees The George once again in the top 10 Best City Hotels in New Zealand list by Travel +…

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Keep Active During Your Stay with Fitness Facilities in Christchurch

Stay active and explore the wide range of fitness facilities in Christchurch, conveniently located near The George.

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Brook Serene Boutique Hotels Celebrates Success at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards.

Brook Serene Boutique Hotels is proud to celebrate global recognition at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards — an international…

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Sakura and Sake Dinner 2025

Our glasses overflow, filling the traditional square masu cups they sit inside as generously poured, diamond-clear sake catches the light, sparking both joy and curiosity. We have the choice of drinking from either vessel, or both, advises proud dad and Zenkuro Sake’s toji/master brewer Dave Joll as he introduces his gong-collecting Drip Pressed Shizuku Shibori Junmai Ginjo.

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A Canterbury Region Showcase by Christopher P. Hill

The George, named New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the 30th World Travel Awards for the 15th time.

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Two Centuries of Service

In a heartfelt celebration of loyalty, excellence, and dedication, The George, Christchurch’s leading 5-star boutique hotel, recently honoured twelve of…

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The Best Things To Do In Christchurch

The George was recently featured in Condé Nast Middle East as the ideal place to stay during your next visit…

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