It's not luxurious, and the area doesn't have the charm that pre-earthquake downtown did, but my room was plenty spacious and the staff was friendly. The hotel restaurant was closed at the time I was there, but there are lots of take-away places with ethnic food within easy walking distance. In-room internet was a little costly ($20 per day), but... More

This was our last night in New Zealand and booking was done late so this was the only hotel available for our group. We had a room on the 4th floor facing the front and ti was a bit dated.. Noises from below was carried right up to the room all night and we could hear whole conversations quite clearly.... More

Initial impressions were a bit negative - our tour group had been booked into the Crown Plaza until the Feb earthquake. The decor etc was not of the standard we had expected when we booked the holiday. However, you have to warm to a place that although considerably damaged by the earthquake (main entrance and restaurant unusable) manages to keep... More

Staff here were very nice and friendly. The bathroom door did not fit the frame and I got locked in it when the door handle fell off. The rooms were dated but clean and comfortable. I am sure it has just not been repaird since the earthquake. I slept fine and breakfast was good. More

We had a good size standard double with two large double beds. Bathroom was large and clean. The beds were comfortable and the room was quiet. TV had no reception - and one had to brave polar conditions to use the internet on the computer located through a fire door in a stair well. Very friendly staff and lovely continental... More

We stayed in a twin room overnight at the Elms on Papanui Road in August 2011. I found the room to be a little dated, but clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable however, and the room was quiet. The flat screen TV was possibly the smallest I have ever seen in a hotel room, but it did get about 7... More

We have used The Elms in the past, and again this year for a tour group of 25. Meals were excellent, staff very accomodating and helpful. Facilities clean and adequate. Only downside was a very noicy touring group that came in late the first night. Maybe they could have been instructed to respect others already in bed. More

Nice setting, set back from the road so reasonably quiet. Clean room, beds a little saggy but o.k. We got a very cheap room rate so were happy with what we got for the price. Reception staff were very frosty did not make us feel welcome, more like a bother to be there really. Good location for airport and city... More

this place reminds me so much of home. quiet, and friendly. it is located around 15min drives from christchurch international airport and and 10min drives to the city centre. it is very close to a big shopping mall and also, a smaller mall (merivale mall). its all within walking distance. i wont recommend it to anyone who wish to stay... More