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Thomas's Hotel

36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
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London
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11 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

*We visited pre-quake so the recommendations of places I am about to give may sadly be no longer valid.* Room 343 was small and the walls were paper thin (I could hear every small cough made by the people in the room next to us) but it suited our needs as a base for a couple of nights in lovely... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2011

We had an en-suite double, which we found to be dingy. Upon arrival, there were hairs (not ours) on our pillowcases, as well as dispersed around the room (such as on the mantlepiece). The bed-cover was dirty and stained. Both our room and the hotel itself looked tired and in need of renovation. Our biggest issue, however, is with the... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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49 hotel reviews
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011

I understand that there are ensuite rooms here that look better than what we had. As we were not staying long we only booked a private double room with shared bathroom. It would be unfair to say that the place was terrible it just wasn't my "thing". It most definitely is a hostel not a hotel, with the usual cooking... More

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Suffolk
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011

We only stayed at Thomas' Hotel for one swift night - we arrived in Christchurch at about midnight and were picking up our campervan the next day. The staff were kind enough to arrange us an airport pickup at no additional cost with supershuttle (who are the cheapest airport shuttle in town). We got an envelope with our key in... More

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Scotland
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31 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2011

Pros: Good location Very affordable Television in the double room Clean, quiet kitchen Cons: The lack of a fan or air conditioning was a problem on hot days Limited number of bathrooms

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Wolverhampton
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19 hotel reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010

We booked a double en-suite. This was clean and comfortable although a bit cramped with a non-functioning TV. The hostel has a large kitchen and lounge plus the usual internet and laundry facilities. Reception staff were friendly and helpful (note that they finish at 9.00 pm and you will need to make special arrangements if you intend to check-in after... More

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Ireland
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20 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2010

My partner and I flew into to christchurch late at night, so a shuttle and key to our room was arranged for us, which was great. The budget double room itself was fine, very cold though when we arrived, but in fairness it was the middle of the night. Plenty of blankets to keep us warm. We stayed for two... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2010

stopoped in for one night on way down to Queenstown....great facilities, good location and overall although a quick visit had a nice feel and would defentely comeback thanks guys!

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2010

Everything about Thomas's was what I was looking for! From the friendly receptionists to the super spacious kitchen, the entire hotel exceeded my expectations. And most importantly it fit into our tight budget :) The receptionists were all very knowledgeable about activities and restaurants in the area and were able to help us find things that we enjoyed doing. They... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2010

Think I said it all in my title - this place is awesome value for anyone looking for a cheap room - probably of a "flashpacker" standard more than hotel. I've stayed at the place several times and the staff have always been great, very welcoming and helpful. I think one major advantage of Thomas's is the location - only... More

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Address: 36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Christchurch
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Ranked #37 of 77 Speciality lodging in Christchurch

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