We did the afternoon tea at the Fairmont after hearing people say it was a must do in Victoria, BC…read more The cost is pricey but the experience is one of a kind. First, you pick your tea flavor. Each person only gets one tea selection the entire experience, but you get a large teapot. So, we were recommended to each get different flavors for our group to share. Of the finger foods for the tea, we loved the beef sandwich and the biscuits!

Didn't stay at the hotel, but paid a visit to the hotel lounge. Beautiful view, historic building…read moreand excellent service (the host went above and beyond to make sure we got the seating we liked in order to watch a sports game. Thank you for the accommodation.!) Two complaints 1) lounge was understaffed. Between services. there were not enough cleaning, and the couch and the table were greasy and dirty. 2) I didn't enjoy the cocktails. Didn't like the gin & yuzu cocktail (too strong and lacked flavor) or the leechy cocktail (too sweet and heavily syrupy). It was a pity that I tried two out of five signature cocktails, and wasn't happy with any of them and they were pricey.

Abigail's Hotel is just so nice! Their extraordinary hospitality began with a phone call we made a…read morefew months before our trip (which was answered by a real and knowledgeable person). I wanted to gut-check our plan to take the ferry from Seattle, use Uber to get to their hotel (and could we please leave our luggage up front since we'd arrive before check in? - to which the answer was, "of course you can!"), and then use Uber all around town. The very pleasant woman I spoke with (those months before arriving) assured me that our plan should work splendidly, and they looked forward to having us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two of the nicest front desk people, who took our luggage for storage, then found our room had indeed been cleaned as early as possible and was in fact ready for us for early check in immediately! The property itself is reminiscent of a period of taste and attention to detail that seldom exists any more. Our room was beautiful: spacious, with two separate bathroom sinks and a separate jetted tub and walk-in shower, plus a small sitting area and plenty of space! So nicely appointed with everything in its place, and everything working. The entire lobby and library/lounge area was also beautifully appointed, and so homey and inviting. And breakfast - included with the room - was elaborate and scrumptious. Each day features both sweet and savory options; for example, pancakes, or eggs and bacon. My wife and I got one of each and shared them. It was all delectable. And each day's menu, specially prepared and printed for that day, includes a weather forecast for the day - even with temperatures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit! We had such a wonderful stay that we hated to leave. We'd look forward to visiting Victoria again and would definitely choose Abigail's hotel again!!

Our visit to Vancouver Island included 4 nights at this marvelous B&B styled hotel. With a long…read morehistory, the current owners made this into a great place to stay with modern conveniences without losing the old-style touches. The Library was a great quiet location, the room (Opal room) was comfortable, large, and provided greaat views out the many windows of the trees around the building. We particuly enjoyed breakfasts offered. Different each day, the quality was excellent as was fresh brewed coffee. Given the number of guests and limited dining room space for tables, the hotel requested us to pick a timeframe to dine so that the pace for table availabilty and meals were manageable. We chose 8:30A and we arrived each day with 10 minutes of that time. Worked great to get a table without feeling rushed or the food delayed in arriving! And each afternoon the chef put out a nice spread of meats/cheeses sometime, and homemade soup other times. All in all a great experience!

A beautiful hotel! The restaurant, Fathom, is great for breakfast and dinner! Great views if you…read moreget a harbor view suite - watch the seaplanes come in to land. Rooms are on the older side but still feel modern and refreshed. Amazing place to stay in Victoria: cheaper than the Fairmont Empress, great service and amenities, and a short walk to Government Street, the main drag.

We stayed at the Grand Pacific because it's conveniently located across the street from the Clipper…read moreFerry. The bell hop was able to check-in our luggage early while we toured the town so that was a plus. It's also situated right in the heart of downtown, next to the Parliament Building, so everything was within walking distance. In terms of the hotel itself, it's a little dated. Rooms were out of the Victorian era and not really modern so if that's your thing, then you're at the right spot.

This hotel is beautiful. It's decorated beautifully especially Christmas time. The hotel staff were…read morevery helpful and friendly. I always love when a hotel accommodate for early check-in and that you can leave your luggage with them after check-out if you're not leaving the area just yet. The rooms could be a little more spacious but it's manageable. I say no more than 3/4 people in a double bed. Two comfortably. The bathroom is a little tight as well, no more than one person at a time. There are two restaurants in the hotel. One is located on the 18th floor. And yes we did check it out. The food is good but you'll have to see the separate review for that :). We only stayed for one night as our time was limited. But I'd come back here again. It's walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and local business shopping. Overall the experience was great.

Stayed here for my birthday and it was great. Staff is super friendly. Location is just a few…read moreblocks from downtown shopping. It included parking which was nice. Room is on the smaller side... but it was clean. Nice indoor pool! Would stay here again!

I stayed one night at the Magnolia. My first ever stay at any Magnolia. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It…read morewas actually better than a similar star hotel I stayed at recently. This Magnolia is conveniently located within a very short walking distance to Victoria Harbor. It's also within walking distance to many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants. My room was very cozy. Loved using the Nespresso coffee maker. They make a great cup of coffee. I slept so well too. Nothing like sleeping on a bed at this quality or star hotel. Overall, I felt it was worth the money. They also allowed me to drop my bags at the coat check room for an hour until I had to check in for my seaplane ride back to Vancouver Harbor. I plan on returning to Victoria and will strongly consider staying at this hotel again.

My partner and I had a wonderful stay at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa during our recent Victoria…read moregetaway. While The Fairmont Empress might be more well-known, our research told us that a hotel of its size and age would likely mean smaller, less updated rooms and maintenance challenges. The Magnolia proved to be the perfect choice. The Magnolia exceeded our expectations! During our two-night mid-week stay, every interaction was seamless -- from the efficient valet service and smooth check-in process to attentive housekeeping and hassle-free checkout. Rather than dining at The Courtney Room restaurant, we took advantage of Victoria's fantastic walkable dining scene. Our only minor comfort issue was the room temperature -- even with the AC running, we found ourselves opening the windows as wide as they would go for that lovely coastal breeze. Fair warning though: the harbor seagulls are incredibly chatty and apparently never sleep! LOL One small disappointment: our car was returned from the valet absolutely covered in bird droppings -- quite a lot! While I understand the hotel can't control wildlife, it was surprising to receive our vehicle in such a different condition than we'd left it. Would we return to the Magnolia Hotel & Spa? Absolutely! It's the perfect balance of intimate boutique charm while keeping you right in the heart of everything Victoria has to offer.

Amazing architecture! Clean friendly service! This is our go to inn when we are visiting! We love…read morethe marble bathrooms and soaking tubs!

After seeing some of the reviews here I wish I'd taken some photos of our room. I don't think it…read morewas updated that recently but nonetheless, it was quite nice and spacious. We also saw our friends' room which was also very nice. I'll start with the only real con worth mentioning, which is that this property is about a 10-20 minute walk from town (depending on your destination). It's a lovely flat walk along the water. The trade off is a really lovely water-front location. But, it's something to consider. We had a lovely stay at the Inn at Laurel point. The hotel is situated right on a little peninsula so the views from everywhere are wonderful. You are right on a lovely walking path right on the water and you can watch the ferries, water taxies, sea planes and other harbor traffic right from your room. We found the beds comfy and the property was silent. We kept fairly irregular hours but even when we kept our do not disturb sign up until the mid afternoon, someone still stopped by to tidy up and make the bed. Service everywhere was on point. I will review the restaurants separately but wanted to mention that they do excellent in-house pastries and the restaurant is great. Make a point to hit both the coffee shop and the restaurant during yours stay.

My cousin booked this spot for us, Wow!! Beautiful hotel and great location. It's across the…read moreriver but your view is across the water of the waterfront. Our room unfortunately was on the floor level so we didn't get much of a view which is ok since we only stayed 1 night. Great walk/run path around the property. We went to the restaurant at the hotel at night for a cocktail and you cannot beat that view! Kinda sad we ddin't get to take advantage of all their perks.

Perfectly walkable from the Lower Johnson, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Parliament House, Government…read moreStreet, this hotel gives you just the right space from the city bustle and an incredible view from the opposite side of the marina with the added advantage of multiple view points across the Songhees Park. The view of the Parliament House in the night across the water is even more mesmerizing. The in-hotel restaurant Lure is very nice and stays open until late to accomodate those late night crazy discussions that can only happen when they happen. Staff is kind and courteous. As a Marriott member, we were able to enjoy the Lounge for breakfast during our stay and their continental spread was of a much higher quality than most places. Freshly basked muffins of healthy variety like cherries and carrots really made my five-year old very happy. The scrambled eggs were a notch higher with some really good cheese blended in and seasoned perfectly. Lastly, the sourdough bread they serve was very tasty - must be local. And with the weather warmed up, you can really enjoy the breakfast on their outdoor patio facing the marina - was one of the highlights moments of our stay, especially since we couldn't get a room that faced the marina this time! Definitely a great option - we wil be back!

We absolutely hated to leave the hotel and island to get back to reality. The level of service by…read moreall the staff was tremendous. Winona and Carla were tremendous. The hotel is within walking distance of most of the sites. In Victoria. You can Uber to everything else. There is also a Starbucks on site! If that's not your "jam" there are plenty of places for coffee, ice cream and other treats.

Very nice property located in the middle of downtown…read more Room has huge, clean and well appointed. Fitness center was also large and had plenty of equipment. Breakfast choices were great and the staff in the restaurant were all very friendly.

I am a Marriott Titanium Elite member and have stayed at many Marriott properties, but this was one…read moreof the most uncomfortable and intrusive experiences I've had. Despite having a Do Not Disturb sign clearly displayed, hotel staff entered my room without my consent, later explaining that it was a "wellness check" required when a room has not received housekeeping service for three consecutive days. However, no attempt was made to call my phone, leave a voicemail, or contact me in any way before entering. In an era where every guest provides a phone number at check-in, this should have been the first and most basic step. Entering a guest's room while Do Not Disturb is displayed is a serious violation of privacy. Additionally, I had requested and received towels directly the day before, and I had declined housekeeping at check-in, which contradicts the claim that my room had not been serviced for three days. To make matters more confusing, management later focused their response on the presence of my service dog, asking me to confirm if I was traveling with a dog. However, my dog was present with me at check-in, so it is unclear why this suddenly became a concern or why it was brought up after the unauthorized entry. What was most disappointing was the response from Danielle Powell, Director of Operations, who repeatedly justified the situation rather than offering a sincere apology for the intrusion. The tone of the communication felt confrontational rather than customer-focused. Overall, this hotel is a very poor representation of the Marriott brand. Privacy and respect are fundamental expectations when staying at a hotel -- especially when a Do Not Disturb sign is clearly displayed. Unfortunately, that basic expectation was not respected here.

I did an overnight stay with my family last Monday. We paid for an off-season price and were…read moregrateful to stay at this hotel. Most importantly the location was great. Everything was close to this area. There was a restaurant inside the hotel as well as a pub within walking distance. I never heard of any noise throughout the stay. It was pretty quiet since we stayed at penthouse. View was fantastic. Bed was comfortable and cozy. Gym and swimming pool are was quiet. I got to use gym and swimming pool whenever convenient. Although didn't experience any issues, breakfast was not complimentary. Aside from that everything was good!

The location is great, it is a walking distance from the harbour and surroundings. The diner is too…read moresmall, we have to wait for a table for our breakfast. Customer Service is fine. The reason I gave them a 2 star is we upgrade to the side of the harbour to have that view, hold and behold it is all trees to view . They should not call it harbour view!!! Another suggestion install air conditioning for summer

We had a very pleasant stay with Best Western. The beds were comfy, there was a small kitchen with…read morea small Mid size refrigerator/freezer, stove, pots, utensils. Only 2 items were bothersome which were the chairs were terribly worn in dining area and the carpet has a huge bulge in the middle of the room and need to be stretched flat. The staff were nice and helpful. Breakfast was decent.