Drifter Christchurch welcomed its first guests over the weekend, marking the first Drifter location opened by new Australian lifestyle accommodation venture Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co). The hybrid hotel experience is the first of five Drifters LA Co has in development, with other locations including Wellington, Auckland and Byron Bay.
The concept “…is built on the idea that travellers want something more when they travel, no matter what their travel intention is,” said LA Co CIO and Drifter Founder Hugh Stephenson. It was born out of a genuine desire to bring guests together and foster social connections through a fusion of thoughtfully designed communal spaces, varied accommodation options, and a dynamic calendar of free events across music, culture, art and wellbeing.
King Suite
“We may not be the first brand to combine a hotel and hostel experience globally, but we are set to be the most remarkable. Drifter Christchurch has been uniquely designed to redefine the hybrid hotel sector and deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for travellers who seek more than just a place to stay,” said LA Co CEO Luke Moran.
Drifter Christchurch offers 95-rooms and a capacity for 372 guests in a mix of private and shared suites, as well as various communal areas including The Revel Room social lounge and communal kitchen; and The Drifter Leisure Club, which is a wellness studio and mindfulness lounge, a cinema and library, as well as multiple co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and outdoor courtyards with fire pits. In August, The Rambler bar and restaurant will open in the heritage building (1919).
Shared Bunk Suite
Drifter Christchurch is located at 96 Litchfield St. Opening rates for Drifter Christchurch start at AUD$190 for a private queen room, and AUD$65 per bed for a premium shared bunk suite.
TOP IMAGE: Drifter Christchurch Communal Lounge – Revel Room
