Innovative hotel Christchurch

Hotel SO is an innovative new Christchurch hotel. The philosophy is simple: great design, technology and service should be available at a great price. Each room is full of smart features including free wireless broadband, flat screen entertainment system, and controllable mood lighting. Hotel SO redefines affordable Christchurch accommodation.

Hotel SO is a few minutes walk to Cathedral Square, SOL Square, the Botanic Gardens, the Christchurch Art Gallery and many of Christchurch’s unique and interesting attractions. It is approximately 15 minutes by car from Christchurch International and Domestic Airport terminals.

Hotel SO offers facilities such as a gym, sauna, guest lounge and balcony, computer facilities and laundry. There are also many very innovative features such as touch screen virtual concierge, express automated check-in, and stylish and technologically-advanced board, meeting and conference room facilities.

Though smaller than that of higher-priced hotels, the rooms are architecturally designed to provide a premium level of comfort and function.

Fresh colours, sweeping curves and clean lines create a cool and calming atmosphere.

The revolutionary new flat screen entertainment system, free wireless broadband and VOIP phone means you are connected to the world without breaking the bank.

If you want to relax, an MP3/iPod plug-in allows you to listen to your favourite music through in-room speakers. The unique lighting system provides total control of the room ambience.

When it is time to sleep, do so in the lap of luxury of high quality bedding. Triple-insulated walls mean the room is exceptionally quiet.

Double: The double bed room includes all of the technology and features of the other rooms and is perfect for the individual traveller or a couple on a budget.

Queen: The queen room includes all of the technology and features of the other rooms and is perfect for the individual traveller who likes to stretch out or a couple.

King: The king room includes all of the technology and features of the other rooms and is perfect for travellers who enjoy more space.

Twin: The twin room is king room with the bed split into two single beds. It includes all of the technology and feature of the other rooms.

Family: The family room sleeps up to four people across two rooms with a queen size bed in one room and two bunk beds in the other. It offers all of the technology and features of the other rooms.


A cooked breakfast is available on request for $29 per person. Please advise upon booking if you require breakfast.

Hotel So is great accommodation to book for the night(s) before and/or after the following tours:

* Secret South
* Eastern Epic
* Fault-line Adventure
* South Island Adventure
* Akaroa Hike
* New Zealand Hiking Tour
* Adventure Odyssey
* Mountain Bike Safari

* Rail Trail Cycling
* New Zealand Uncut