Central Auckland apartment hotel, The Chancellor on Hobson, has completed a full soft refurbishment of all 65 guest rooms, delivering modernised contemporary accommodation in one of the city’s best-located properties.
The refurbishment, which began in late 2025, has touched every guest room in the property. Rooms have received a revamp which includes new flooring, beds, furniture, smart TVs, curtains, mirrors, artwork, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. The result is a noticeably improved guest experience within The Chancellor on Hobson’s well-appointed studio rooms, suites and one and two-bedroom apartments, all with private balconies.
“This investment reflects our confidence in Auckland’s tourism outlook. We wanted The Chancellor on Hobson to be ready for the increasing visitor demand, with a product that matches one of the best locations in the city,” said Steve Martin, Area General Manager, Hotel Grand Chancellor New Zealand.
“The apartment-style offering is what sets us apart as guests have the living space, kitchen, and laundry facilities of an apartment, with the convenience of hotel service. We’re proud to offer that combination that caters to leisure and extended-stay corporate guests in central Auckland,” Martin said.
Positioned on the corner of Hobson and Fanshawe Streets in the heart of Auckland CBD, The Chancellor on Hobson sits within easy walking distance of the Viaduct waterfront, Sky Tower, Britomart, and the Auckland Ferry Terminal, making it a convenient option for both short-stay leisure guests and extended-stay corporate travellers.
The hotel’s facilities including an indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness centre, and on-site parking, feature alongside the refreshed rooms. Room categories range from 27-square-metre studio rooms conveniently equipped with kitchenette, dishwashers and microwaves through to one and two-bedroom suites with separate living areas, full kitchen and laundry facilities and either city or harbour views.
For guests driving into the city, The Chancellor on Hobson’s Park & Stay package offers a practical addition to the newly refreshed rooms with secure underground parking and complimentary access to the hotel’s gym, spa, indoor heated pool, and sauna. Parking is subject to availability and spaces are limited. Studio room rates start from $169 per night.
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The Chancellor on Hobson is part of the wider Hotel Grand Chancellor network, complementing the group’s other Auckland CBD property, the new-build 4.5-star Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland on Wellesley Street.
