Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Was alright location, just that after reception hours you have to call them to get the lock key number to open a padlock under the rain to get your keycard to access the hotel.

I received a 'warm' greeting from the desk clerk upon my arrival, with the 'check-in' straight forward and quick. Upon entering my room, I found it to be tidy and clean. Very impressed! But to my dismay, there was no alarm clock in the room so I could set my 'wake-up'!! I also had issues with setting the air conditioner. Upon going down to reception and enquiring about these issues, I was advised: 1. They don't have alarm clocks in their rooms, but can offer a 'wake-up call' after 7am when the office is open. 2. The desk clerk did show me how to operate the air conditioner using the one in the office. He even turned mine on and adjusted it to suit my requirements, using a master control in the office. Great service there! But if you are staying at the hotel, it would pay to set your own 'wake-up alarm' using your watch, or what-ever else you have. That is, if before 7am. Be wary of the rooms either side of you, I could hear what was going on in the room next to me, talking, tv, etc. Breakfast in the morning is a 'set' menu, but I was surprised to find that the cooked breakfast and continental breakfast were two different prices! At other hotels, for about the same price, I received both cooked and continental for the one price. I even had to pay for a glass of orange juice! Coffee/tea and water was complimentary. Overall, I did enjoy enjoy my cooked breakfast. Overall, I was happy in some respects with the hotel, but disappointed in others during my stay. The location of the hotel is within an easy walking distance to the Christchurch Square etc. The Christchurch ****** is literally just around the corner.

The room is small but nicely furnished. Would be a lot more functional if the room can include at least a small desk so business travel can do a little work or a traveller can do hotel bookins and trip planning using a lap top. A big draw back is a vey limited no of parking space available. I advised anyone with parking needs make sure they can reserve a spot in advance.