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How popular isNovotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

In September 2026, people searched for Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square by name about 9,880 times in New Zealand, an 8.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 22.6% of all New Zealand Christchurch hotel searches, placing Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square third out of eight hotels. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch hotels, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is the third most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Sudima Christchurch AirportShare of searches 27.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. Rydges Latimer ChristchurchShare of searches 22.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Novotel Christchurch Cathedral SquareShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. The GeorgeShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. Crowne Plaza ChristchurchShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top Christchurch hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. The George1st
  2. The Mayfair2nd
  3. Hotel Montreal3rd
  4. The Observatory Hotel4th
  5. Sudima Christchurch Airport5th
  6. Rydges Latimer Christchurch–
  7. Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square–
  8. Crowne Plaza Christchurch–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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3 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square against Christchurch hotels in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Sudima Christchurch Airport, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, The George, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Hotel Montreal. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSudima Christchurch AirportRydges Latimer ChristchurchNovotel Christchurch Cathedral SquareThe GeorgeCrowne Plaza ChristchurchHotel MontrealThe MayfairThe Observatory Hotel
Oct 202528.4%23.2%21.3%11.4%9%4.7%1.7%0.33%
Nov 202527.8%22.7%19.8%13.5%8.7%5.7%1.6%0.21%
Dec 202527.6%22.6%23.1%10.9%8.5%5.7%1.3%0.21%
Jan 202627.4%22.4%24.1%10.8%8.6%4.5%2%0.25%
Feb 202626.5%21.7%23.3%12.9%8.4%5.5%1.6%0.2%
Mar 202628.3%23.1%21.4%11.4%9%4.7%1.7%0.33%
Apr 202627.9%22.8%23.4%10.9%8.7%4.6%1.4%0.32%
May 202627%22%22.6%10.4%10.2%5.6%1.6%0.58%
Jun 202628.7%23.5%20.7%9.5%11%4.7%1.4%0.62%
Jul 202628%22.8%22.7%9.2%10.9%4.6%1.4%0.32%
Aug 202627.2%22.2%22.8%11%9.4%5.6%1.3%0.47%
Sep 202627.7%22.7%22.6%11.2%8.7%5.7%1.1%0.32%
  1. Held 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -0.08% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  2. Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -2.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  4. 4.The George

    11.2%

    Held 4th. 4.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  5. Held 5th. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. Held 6th. 2.5K estimated branded searches, -0.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.The Mayfair

    1.1%

    Held 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  8. Held 8th. 140 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

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How has branded search demand for Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square in New Zealand rose from 9.1K to 9.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square’s share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand increased from 21.3% to 22.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square’s share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand peaked at 24.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 19.8% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch hotels in September 2026?

6 changes
  1. In September 2026, Sudima Christchurch Airport gained share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand, from 27.2% to 27.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Crowne Plaza Christchurch lost share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 8.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Rydges Latimer Christchurch rose from 3rd to 2nd among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand.

  4. In September 2026, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square fell from 2nd to 3rd among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Hotel Montreal in New Zealand rose 22.9% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 2.5K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for The Mayfair in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in September 2026.

How are Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • novotel christchurch
  • novotel christchurch cathedral
  • novotel christchurch cathedral square
  • novotel christchurch central
  • novotel christchurch city

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is owned by Accor. Brandwave also tracks Accor, Novotel Auckland Airport, Novotel Hamilton Tainui, Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Pullman Auckland, Pullman Rotorua, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Sofitel Queenstown and Sofitel Wellington, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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