Where to stay in Victoria

The environment is first-class, in the heart of the old city port area, across the street from the city's landmark Parliament Building. However, the facilities are a bit old, especially the air conditioner, which is a bit noisy. Some waiters have good service attitudes.

Spacious and clean, perfect sunset harbor view from the window but toothbrush and toothpaste were not provided

Although the building is old, the room is very clean and bright, and the decoration is very tasteful. All kinds of sanitary products are available, and it feels like home! The most praiseworthy thing is the big bed, which is not only clean and tidy, but also gives you a "weightless" feeling when sleeping on it! The hotel is located in the seaside harbor, surrounded by British shops and various restaurants...

The staff are very nice, and everything is clean. As a clean freak, I would definitely choose this hotel if I come to Victoria again.

Fairmont seems to be a luxurious five star hotel. Nevertheless it’s a bit over-expected. The room is very small, and the toilet can only be used by one single person each time, which is very inconvenient if you go with young kids. High tea quality is unexpectedly low, the environment is good but the staff are not enough. The food is simply not delicate for such a renowned five star restaurant.

Historic hotel with the best location in downtown Victoria with easy walking distance to everything

We have stayed at this hotel 5 times this year between May and August and have loved every single night. The staff are friendly, they remember your face, and your preferences! We always feel welcomed. The spa like environment creates a tranquil space that allows your mind and body to just relax. The relaxation pool and hot tubs are fantastic and with the 16+ age restriction the space is calm.

Overall was a good stay. There are a few things to note that we found were disappointing and inconvenient. There were no locks on the bathroom door which was weird. The microwave was "locked" during our three day stay which was super inconvenient. Another thing to note is that the TV only has paid channels and live tv. There is no option to log into your Netflix or YouTube which is unfortunate as...

My recent stay at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel was unfortunately not as enjoyable as I had hoped. While the hotel has some positive features such as the spacious and clean rooms and friendly staff, there were some limitations that detracted from the overall experience. One major inconvenience was that the main restaurant was only open from Friday to Sunday, which meant that there were limited dining options...

Beautiful property with an outstanding ocean view. The rooms are very comfortable, and each come equipped with a large bathtub and separate shower. The heated mineral pools are amazing. The service was excellent throughout our stay. Everyone from the valet, front desk, housekeeping, pool staff, etc. was very friendly and helpful.

My husband and I came for our wedding anniversary to celebrate one night in the Oak Bay Hotel. I've heard so much about it that i decided to try it out. Everything from the moment we stepped foot on the property until we left was absolutely exquisite 👌 ✨️. They provide towels, flip-flops, and a robe in the room. They provide cold water in the pool area to drink and towels for the pool. The mineral...

Absolutely everything here was luxury and comfort. Gracious and professional staff. Clean and hospitable. Room service is Lovely and they check in on you at least twice a day if you need anything. The restaurants in the hotel are delicious albeit expensive. The pool is relaxing although many jets are not working. Cozy high quality robes and cardboard slippers for lazying around. Kitchen in the room...

Location was amazing - walking distance to everything but far enough away to be peaceful (including the clip clopping of hooves as the carriage rides passed by). Also it is amazing to stay in a historic building. Having a cafe and restaurant in the basement was an added bonus.

Beautifully kept historic building. Location is excellent! The staff all love the hotel and are wonderful to talk to. Rooms are nicer, cleaner and better than some of the big hotels. This is a must visit hotel. Yes, Emily Carr had lived here and died here. Fascinating to be a part of such an amazing part of Canadian history. We loved our stay.

The menu is fantastic, they have a great beer selection and amazing prices. The staff were warm and welcoming and very friendly. The building itself is full of character as it's one of the older buildings in Victoria, and it's also one of the most haunted buildings in Victoria 😉 I'm definitely making James Bay Inn a more regular place to visit

Overall our stay was pleasant but our toilet was clogged. We couldnt use the washroom for a while. I had to try to unclog it myself with a plunger (not my idea of a nice time in a hotel) but it didnt work. After a while, hopefuly, someone came to unclog it. Thing is, imagine if we had realised our toilet was clogged after using it for a messy business. It would have been extremely embarassing to ask...

Quaint, historic hotel in a quiet neighborhood, at walking distance from the legislature building, fisherman's wharf etc. Rooms have been maintained in old style, so there's old fashioned heating pipes running through the room but no thermostat. No elevator either for the 3 floor building. Plumbing is modern though but I wonder why they could not supply a kettle or coffee machine in the room. The...

Cozy spotless rooms with a restaurant and pub. Top notch service at the front paying attention to every detail to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I had lost my phone charger, they provided me with one at no charge. Thank you very much, we will be back to your beautiful hotel.

The hotel is dated, however, it is well kept, clean, and friendly service. The breakfast was very nice and a great location

Super good location, which is just next to the Legislative Assembly. We got a room with a very good view. We enjoyed the breakfast very much to start our day.

Great Location in Downtown!  Very Clean and Comfortable Bedding!

Always exceeds my expectations and friendly, helpful staff.

Had a great stay. Perfect location.

Strategic location. Walking distant to trademark area. Got horse carriage ride nearby. Friendly staff. Can put luggage here when you check out and come back to get a few hours later

Great location, within walking distance of waterfront, float plane, whale watch, and downtown. Very comfortable rooms.

GREAT building. Visit an old English Club, but one that allows both genders in. I have not stayed in the guest rooms. The common areas are what makes this place special.

Joined the club in March. Nice quiet peaceful atmosphere. Have eaten some awesome dinners. Five star meals and service.

Beautiful old world charm right in the heart of downtown. Especially love the rooftop deck and views.

Took a tour as we are considering joining the club. Our tour guide, Danielle, was friendly while being very informative and helpful. An impressive landmark, with rich heritage... truly beautiful building. Amenities were nice, and the location is amazing. Non members can book rooms here, might be a unique place to stay on your next visit to Victoria.

I went here for a work christmas party and nearly every part of the whole experience was amazing. Truly some of the best food I've had. BUT to be fully honest, the beef was not good at all. So chewy that if you went to take a bite of your beautiful sandwich that you just assembled, you wouldn't be able to pull away and you'd be stuck gnawing until something gives.

Decent place to stay in the city, nice workers.

Good hotel right at the center of everything! Lots of good restaurants and tourist places are near by. We were able to see the Victoria Day Parade from our room! Only disadvantage is you can hear traffic sound at night, if you are sensitive then book a room that doesn’t face the Main Street!

The hotel has really comfortable beds, awesome pillows, great water pressure, and atmosphere. There is a slight smell to the hotel that is not completely unpleasant. It kind of smells like old books. It's unfortunate that the parking is limited and the neighborhood is a bit sketchy. The hotel does have a good security system in place to combat the neighborhood issues. The staff are very welcoming...

Room was decent enough, but nothing special or nearing luxury.... the problem is you are paying luxury prices in summer season for a clean but budget style hotel..... close to shopping and food downtown, but also close to homeless sleeping in doorways and wandering around..... at the right price, say under $175 a night, not a bad option ... but with the high season rates you are getting really ripped...

This hotel was nice for our 1-night stay. You can park outside the hotel for 10-15 mins while checking in which was super convenient. The staff member who checked us in was friendly and helpful. We were provided with a map to find the hotel's parking due to the one-way streets. The hotel's parking is not attached to the hotel but not far away either. It is underground, safe and easily accessible. The...

Stayed here for two nights recently and found the location fantastic in downtown Victoria, the staff insanely lovey and helpful and the room cozy. Bed was super comfy and the pillow were nice and solid, not like the ones that just sink right through when you lay down. It was perfect for someone with acid reflux who needs to prop myself up from time to time. Had two great night’s sleep and didn’t...

This place is awesome! So much thought has gone into so many things that are important these days. We were particularly impressed with but being so bike friendly, no single use cups in the room, refillable shower stuff and 24/7 coffee and tea at reception. Staff were unbelievably helpful and friendly. I am rarely impressed with places like this but the place is an exception!

We love this place! We chose it because it cost less than the hotels downtown. It turned out to be the perfect place for a visitor without a car. It's across the street from a mall and food court and half a block to Denny's, KFC and Starbucks. The hotel is cute, clean and has free bike and skateboard rentals. The staff is fun and friendly and our room had a balcony. And there is bus stop across...

Wonderful experience for us. The vibe and decor are so fun and guest centered. Really focused on ensuring we had a comfortable stay and every detail was thought out and anticipated. The desk staff were friendly and helpful, knowledgeable and generous with their time and suggestions. Borrowing the free guest bikes added a huge bonus to the stay. We saw Victoria from a whole new perspective and saved...

Can't go wrong for the price here. We loved the slide, hottub and pool. We also used the free bikes to do a little self guided tour. Staff was amazing, helpful and super friendly. Only thing I disliked was that the street noise was a bit loud at night as were the people above us. I would just stay on the upper level next time.

Rooms are clean and spacious with a modern TV. The staff is nice and they offer regular cleaning. Great place for kids and it is in a good location. Only few comments, my plane was at 8 and the staff wouldn't let me stay beyond 11:30. An hour or two would have been nicer. And a bottle of water and some coffee in the room would have made it more pleasant. You wouldn't feel like taking a walk to the...

The Ruby was great, The staff was amazing and worked as a team to make sure everyone was happy!!