Compendium

Hotel Information

The room service “10 till 10” menu outlines what is available between 10.00 am and 10.00pm daily.
We operate a complimentary courtesy shuttle, 24 hours per day. Please allow us 15 minutes to deliver you to the airport should the shuttle be away from the hotel. Bookings are not required for this service.
Christchurch International Airport is located only 1.6 km from the Commodore.
Cots and other baby facilities are available, please contact reception.
We can organise a baby sitter for you, please contact reception.
For collection or storage, please contact reception. We have both short term and long term storage facilities available.
There is a branch of the ANZ located at the Avonhead Mall open from 9am till 4.30pm Monday – Friday. We will happily deliver you and pick you up in our courtesy shuttles.
Pattersons Restaurant & Bar is open daily. The lounge is available for you to use at any time.
Breakfast is available in Pattersons Restaurant from 6am until 10.30am. All day dining is available from 10am until 10:30pm. Children aged 13 years and under dine for half price and under fives dine for free when accompanied by a full paying adult.
Breakfast is available in your room from 6.15am until 10.30am; please either complete the room service breakfast card and hang on the outside of your door before 1.00am or dial the restaurant directly.
The timetable for the public bus service to the city is available from reception. We have complimentary passes available for this service that are also available from reception.
Ipads with Internet access are available for use at the reception. Should you require any documents printed, kindly email them to info@commodorehotel.co.nz
Touchdown Car Rentals has a fleet of late model all-wheel drive vehicles. Enquire at reception or ring 0800 736 849 to book directly with Touchdown Car Rentals.
Airpark Canterbury is Canterbury’s ONLY privately owned and operated and the most cost-effective 24-hour / 7-day Christchurch airport car parking facility. Phone 0800 24 77 27.
For daily foreign exchange rate information, or any query on your account, please contact reception.
Our checkout time is 11am, 12pm for our Business Level guests. Late checkouts are available upon request, please contact reception.
The Unichem Spitfire Square Pharmacy is just around the corner from the Commodore. They provide full Dispensary service, OTC medications, Pharmacist Only medications, Emergency Contraception, Quit smoking products,Vaccinations, Dry Cleaning depot,vitamins,makeup and a large travel section. Unichem Spitfire Square Pharmacy Unit 14 Spitfire Square 544 Memorial Ave Christchurch Ph 03 358 6266 Fax 03 358 6267 open 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 Sunday and public holidays
The Christchurch Wellness Centre Chiropractic and Health at 390 Memorial Avenue is just a few doors down from the Commodore Hotel. Mary Patterson (twin sister to Ken Patterson) is the principle Chiropractor and has established the clinic to provide Chiropractic and Wellness services in the community.To Commodore Hotel guests, Mary is offering the initial examination as a complimentary service. Chiropractic treatments are, if eligible, subsidized by ACC. Come and visit Mary at 390 Memorial Ave for a Wellness check up next time you’re at the Commodore. 03 3579 222 , 021 560870. www.chchwellness.co.nz
All rooms have complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
Should you be interested in looking over our conference facilities our Manager on Duty will be happy to oblige. For all other information please click here.
Please contact reception.
The Commodore welcomes the use of all major credit cards. As of February 01, 2014, there will be a 1.5% transaction fee for all credit card transactions. Personal cheques and charge back authorisations are only available through prior arrangement with the Manager on Duty.
To exchange major foreign currencies, please contact reception.
The Hotel Doctor is Dr Ding at 73 Grahams Road, Tel. 358 3526 and the Hotel Dentist is Rhonda Ding at 62 Grahams Road, Tel. 358 4169. We will happily deliver and pick you up from these surgeries. Should your require urgent attention, there is an after hours service available. Please contact reception.
A same day dry cleaning service is available Monday through Saturday (excluding public holidays and Sundays). There are dry cleaning bags in the drawers in your room. Please either leave the bag at reception or call reception to have it collected before 8am.
The power in New Zealand is 240 Volts. A dual voltage outlet is provided in your bathroom (110 Volts – for shavers only).
Ipads with Internet access are available for use at the reception. A laser printer is also available. Should you require any documents printed kindly email them to info@commodorehotel.co.nz
The Commodore has a sophisticated Fire Detection System in place. Upon hearing the alarm siren, please make your way as soon as possible to the car park outside the main door of the hotel. Exits are signposted. Please familiarise yourself with your closest exit.
The guest laundry is located on the ground floor just past the internal lift. Washing machines and dryers are available for $4.00 per wash and $2.00 per dry cycle including detergent. Change is available from reception.
We have available a fully equipped gymnasium just along from the reception area. We are able to organise a personal trainer to assist those guests staying for an extended period of time. Please contact reception for details.
There are hairdressing salons located at Kendal Avenue (Trends tel. 358 8147), Avonhead Mall (Bobsidi tel. 358 9712). We will happily deliver you and pick you up from these establishments in our courtesy shuttle.
There are hairdryers in each room. These are connected to a circuit breaker on the shaver socket, which may require resetting before operation of the hairdryer. To reset the hairdryer, press the green reset button on the shaver socket. If you find you are having difficulty operating your hairdryer, please contact reception.
An ice tray is located in the refrigerator in your room. Extra ice is available from the bar. Alternatively call reception for delivery.
Please refer to the instruction card on your telephone, or contact reception for assistance.
Free Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. To get access to the internet please log on to "Commodore Wi-Fi" and then authenticate your account through a browser.
All our guest rooms are equipped with an iron and ironing board located in the wardrobe. Alternatively clothing that requires pressing may be sent to the cry cleaners to be returned the same day (Monday-Saturday).
For your convenience and safety, your room key card will expire on the morning of your scheduled departure. Should you wish to extend your stay, please contact reception.
A mail drop is located at the reception desk. Incoming mail will be delivered to your room on every day of mail delivery.
Please advise reception of any malfunction that you may notice.
Should you require the Manager for any reason, please contact reception.
Russley Sports Massage therapy clinic are conveniently located 750m away from the Commodore Hotel at 135 Roydvale Ave. They offer all sorts of massage including relaxation, sports, pregnancy and deep tissue and will tailor your session for your needs on the day . All of the 5 friendly massage therapists are fully qualified and have years and years of experience between them. Appointments are available Monday through to Saturday and they have late nights Monday through to Thursday. Check out the website for more info, and to make appointments at www.russleysportsmassage.co.nz or for short notice bookings please call 03 3589017
Your room telephone is equipped with a voice-mail facility. A glowing/ flashing lamp on the telephone, and a broken dial tone when the telephone receiver is lifted indicates a waiting message. Any messages not left on voice-mail will be typewritten and placed under your door. You may wish to advise the reception staff of your whereabouts if you are going to be away from your room and wish to be located.
The minibar in your room is for your convenience and will be replenished daily. A list of prices for minibar items can be found above the refrigerator in your room. Please contact reception if you require that your minibar be re-stocked or removed from your room.
If you require a complimentary newspaper to be delivered to your room Monday to Saturday, please hang the newspaper request card outside your room before 10pm. A copy of the New Zealand Herald, the Otago Daily Times and the Sunday Star Times is available in the guest lounge. The Airport bookshop has a large range of newspapers from around New Zealand.
If you are expecting a parcel or wish to send one, please contact reception.
The city of Christchurch is a safe place to live but you should at all times take reasonable care of your property. The Commodore Hotel maintains a high standard of security and has staff on duty 24 hours a day. Any jewellery or valuables not worn or carried can be left at the hotel reception for your safekeeping or your room may also contain a room safe as a gratuitous service for your convenience. 1. Commodore Hotel gives no warranty whatsoever of any kind as to the degree of security provided by the proper use of the safe. 2. Commodore Hotel gives no authority to any of its employees, contractors or agents to grant any user of the Safe any warranty or representation as to the condition of the safe, or its quality of security. 3. Should the occupant of this room (or an invitee of the occupant) choose to use the Safe for any purpose, including security, then: i. The occupant/invitee uses the Safe at his/her risk absolutely in all respects; ii. Commodore Hotel gives no warranty or representation, whether explicit or implicit, that the Safe is fit for any purpose whatsoever, and iii. Commodore Hotel accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, claim expense or damage suffered by any party as a consequence of such use. 4. Commodore Hotel reserves without qualification the right after your departure to open the Safe and remove any its contets. We recommend if you are in any doubt as to how you should secure your property or valuables you contact reception.
Postage stamps are available from reception. We will happily send your mail; there is a mail drop on the reception desk.
The radio operates through the television in your room. Please consult the Television programming guide for exact details.
A 24-hour service is provided at our front desk.
Pattersons Restaurant is open daily from 6.00am until 10.30pm. We are proud holders of the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Golden Plate Awards. Breakfast is served from 6.00am until 10.30am and then an a la carte menu is available until 10.30pm
A sanitary dispensing machine is located in the women’s toilets next to Pattersons Bar.
The Commodore has a sophisticated intruder surveillance system along with surveillance cameras strategically placed around the building. After 9.00pm, access is available using your room card. Safety deposit envelopes are available from reception and personal safes available in our Business Level rooms.
All rooms in the hotel are designated as Non-Smoking. We ask that you refrain from smoking in your room. An ashtray is provided outside on your balcony for your convenience. Please ensure that the balcony door is closed whilst smoking outside.
We have an indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna which all our guests are welcome to use between the hours of 6.00am and 10.00pm. The pool is equipped with an aqua jet, which is an excellent way to exercise. Please use your room key to access to these facilities.
We recommend Corporate Cabs. Concession cards for this service are available from our reception. You can order a taxi direct by dialing 902 or contact reception.
The Commodore has it’s own full size tennis court for patron’s use. Guests also have access to the Burnside Park Tennis Club which is only 800m from the hotel. Check reception for availability and use of rackets and balls.
Your room telephone is equipped with a voice-mail facility. A glowing/ flashing lamp on the telephone, and a broken dial tone when the telephone receiver is lifted indicates a waiting message. To collect your messages press the button marked messages on your telephone. Alternatively, dial 8624 from any room telephone. Follow the voice prompts to collect your messages. To delete a message, listen to the entire message and then press 2 when prompted.
Please contact reception who will arrange a wake up call for you.
Should you need the help of a wheelchair please contact reception.