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    The Oswego Hotel

    4.2 (95 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Gym
    Natasha P.

    Lovely boutique style hotel near Fisherman's Wharf and the Victoria Harbour. This was the one hotel that offered 2 bedroom suites (and a sofa bed) which accommodated 6 people. In addition, they're also dog friendly (additional fee per night) which makes it really easy to travel with the entire family. The sofa bed was slanted which made it really uncomfortable to sleep on, but the actual beds were heavenly. The hotel has a very small gym (1 treadmill, 1 bike, 1 elliptical and some weights) and it was very busy. That was the only amenity the hotel offered (no pool, hot tub, etc). The staff were really friendly but overall the hotel could use a bit of work. Nevertheless, I would return as having the entire family in one place was priceless.

    Gravlax with fried capers and pickled red onions on an everything bagel with dill cream cheese. Excellent!
    Edward S.

    The Oswego is a lovely boutique hotel, perfectly located near the ferries and walking distance to shops, cafes and venues. The rooms are exceptionally nice and spacious with views (some with balconies) galore. We were there for three nights. Check in couldn't be any easier - although there were no luggage carts to be found. A few rides up and down the elevator to/from the parking garage.... BUT, the comfort level of the room makes up for it. Room service did a great job for our "brunch," and the food was perfectly done! I had the gravlax on an everything bagel. WOW! Loved it! And, FYI, if you drink coffee in the morning, you're going to LOVE the coffee they have in the rooms. We got to enjoy a "Jazz Night" down in the 500 restaurant-lounge. We were told reservations were required (fair warning), but got lucky to find a couple seats in the lounge area. They should make more available. The show, with the colorfully-talented Edie DaPonte, was both entertaining and ... well, GREAT! We got to do another brunch in the 500. I had the "breakfast sandwich." Excellent! The brioche bun was so fresh and toasted perfectly while the egg and generous bacon portion were delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. My one (marginal) complaint would be the bedding. While everyone would think an über-soft bed and pillow would seem "luxurious," it is tough to sleep on without a sore back or neck. All-in-all, though, we would love to come back to the Oswego if we're ever in Victoria again. It's a great place.

    Restaurant
    Geana N.

    Oswego is a nice hotel with clean, well appointed rooms and friendly staff. I was pleasantly surprised to see our room even had a full kitchen. The accommodations would certainly pass as a business Hotel. The bed, however, was extremely firm. It was difficult for me to sleep on it. My husband even commented that it was the most firm bed he's ever slept on. Also, I got cold at night because there was only a sheet and thin comforter on the bed. The couch looked nice, but It wasn't terribly comfortable either. The restaurant was okay. It was clean. The service was friendly and prompt. We always felt welcomed here because of the prompt service. The Thai chicken wings were tasty and worth going back for again. In fact, we did go back a couple times for it. However, the restaurant/bar closed super early. It was shut down by 10pm I believe. On a summer weekend, I would expect them to be open later than that. After a long day/evening of doing tours we were looking forward to unwinding in the late evening at the nice bar. No such luck. Overall it's a nice hotel, not amazing but not horrible either. We would consider staying here again but would definitely look for other options. Solid three star.

    Studio bath
    Mark F.

    Location is great with easy access to ferry and town. Would certainly stay here again. Booked a package through Clipper Vacations from Seattle but did my homework prior and liked the reviews and location of Oswego. I was not disappointed. All rooms feature a kitchenette which is a plus if for nothing else, free coffee. I like orange juice in the AM instead so the small refrigerator was great. Although there were pots and pans, we did not cook. The electric kettle was nice. Our goal was to sight see and not hang in the room so for the two of us, the Studio was perfect. The living space was small but with the Murphy bed folded into the wall, you could move around more. No AC but separate, electric radiators in den af very large bath with both tub and shower. Nice, bright tile work. No ATM on site Free Wi-Fi Parking only $10/day The bar/restaurant features live music and while we did not eat, we did sit at the bar enjoying the Thursday wine special at $5 glass for house wine. While I've had MUCH better wine, it was acceptable for $5. The rooms are clean, the staff courteous but the best part is the very hort walk from the ferry (less than 5min) and the proximity to town (8-10 min walk). The only major complaint I had was the hall way noise coming in from under the door. Next time I'll stuf a blanket there to block. The good news it there will be a next time at The Oswego.

    1BedBedroom Suite~ Queen sized bed
    Catherine W.

    I booked this hotel as a combo package from the Victoria Clipper, since I got a much better rate...around $80 per night for a studio suite. This' a nice modern boutique hotel, only 5 min walk from the Victoria Clipper drop off dock, and 10min walk to downtown Victoria. The lady at the front desk was friendly, and I opted to pay additional $22 CAD + tax for a one bedroom upgrade, which still beats the rate on Oswego's website. The decor of the room has a nice modern flare to it, there's no central AC in the room, since I guess the weather doesn't get hot enough. A nice full sized kitchen with granite counter top, the bathroom has a separate shower area, a big bath tub and a big granite marble top vanity. The only complains I have was the paint in the bathroom was peeling off around the shower area, and it took a while for the guest service personnel to pick up the phone, but once I made my request, they took cared of things promptly.

    kitchen and dining room
    Kim C.

    My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 nights. Booked them through Expedia for a 1-bedroom suite. They were booked full and we ended up with a 2-bedroom suite instead when we checked in. Loved the full kitchen and the french press. I never had a french press before and it was a wonderful experience. The coffee is much better than any hotel coffee I've had. Also loved their green apple touch; I was a bit hungry and enjoyed the refreshing green apple from the front desk (and pleasantly surprised that there're more in the room). The decor was modern, clean and lovely. We had a small balcony but didn't have a chance to sit out there. The beds were very soft and comfortable. The rates are also comparable/ cheap to the other boutique hotels/ chain hotels/ bed and breakfasts in the area. Definitely a fan!

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    Excellent location. We had a one bedroom suite, with kitchenette. Very roomy. Pretty grounds. Very friendly staff. We would stay here again.

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    Abigail's Hotel - Dining room

    Abigail's Hotel

    (79 reviews)

    $$$

    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!

    Magnolia Hotel & Spa

    Magnolia Hotel & Spa

    (123 reviews)

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    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.

    Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

    Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

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    The Delta is a a terrific hotel located at the Victoria Harbor. As we were arriving, my daughter…read morementioned "that place looks like a castle!" I responded by saying that place is our hotel. We made reservations for 2 nights. We didn't stay for 2 nights as my wife had a serious trip and fall accident in downtown Victoria. My wife and I spent more time at the Royal Jubilee Hospital than she did at the hotel. I only got to sleep 3 hours in the hotel after my wife sent me to the hotel to get some sleep knowing that we needed to get back to the USA as soon as possible. Our room was nice. We used our Nightly Upgrade Awards and were given a fantastic room with a view of the harbor. We were excited to stay here, until the accident. It would've been nice if they had gave us back one of the Nightly Upgrade Rewards that we used but, I didn't think about it at the time of our departure. Service was great. They were very understanding of our situation, knowing that my wife was in the hospital for that first night. The manager gave me a sandwich knowing that I didn't have time to get anything to eat. After talking with him, they allowed me to check out a day early. I was able to go their executive lounge. They provide breakfast and and evening appetizers. Soda and water are always available. It was not the hotel visit that I envisioned. My daughter spent more time here as I gave her the keys to the car so she could stay at the hotel instead of the hospital. They were very helpful and understanding. Even though it was a short visit, my wife is already planning on going back.

    Major points for this location's SIX EV chargers, close proximity to major scenic spots, and…read morebeautiful walking areas. We visited on July 4th weekend, which I would assume is one of the most busiest weekends. Despite the holiday weekend, this hotel provided the best EV charging situation I've ever experienced - there was always at least one available charger in the downstairs garage and there's two available for use outside in the valet area. I loved this hotel's outdoor walking space - beautiful harbor views with lovely landscaping and pathways of varying heights, tons of pedestrian and dog walking traffic. We brought our dog - the designated pet rooms have vinyl flooring. There's pet rooms on different floors, but we unfortunately got the ground floor level, which feels slightly shabbier as you're walking through the hallways (it smells faintly like a restaurant's dishwashing area). My only other gripe is there's three elevators and they run pretty inefficiently but stairs to the lower level (gym, pool, and garage access) were not easily found.

    Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

    Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

    (91 reviews)

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    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 Oswego Hotel - hotels - Updated August 2026

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