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| Type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Headquarters | Australia New Zealand |
| Products | Temporary residence |
| Parent | Grand Hotels International |
| Website | Official Website |
Hotel Grand Chancellor is a hotel chain that operates throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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| Type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Headquarters | Australia New Zealand |
| Products | Temporary residence |
| Parent | Grand Hotels International |
| Website | Official Website |
Hotel Grand Chancellor is a hotel chain that operates throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch was severely damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and was believed to be in an imminent state of collapse. The hotel at 26-storeys was the tallest building in Christchurch. [1]
The hotel was searched and no survivors or bodies found. Demolition began in December 2011 [2] and was completed by May 2012. [3]
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