Victoria Regent Hotel
The Victoria Regent Hotel overlooks Victoria's inner harbor. The luxury hotel offers condo-style luxury accommodations and was listed as one of the top 20 Canadian hotels in the Conde Nast Traveler 2009 Readers' Choice Awards. Standard rooms feature king beds and scenic views of historic Victoria. The one- and two-bedroom suites, offering king or queen beds, have full kitchens and waterfront views. Luxury suites are available with harbor views, multiple bedrooms, fireplaces and media rooms. The hotel also offers an on-site cafe that serves complimentary breakfast, meeting rooms, laundry facilities and discounted moorage.
Victoria Regent Hotel
234 Wharf St.
Victoria, BC V8W 3H9
250-386-2211
victoriaregenthotel.ivictoria.com
Hotel Grand Pacific
The Hotel Grand Pacific is a five-star European-style hotel that overlooks the Victoria Inner Harbour. The smoke-free rooms provide private balconies, cable TV (with movies and games), Gilchrist & Soames bath products, a living room and a selection of bed types. Some suites include jet tubs, fireplaces and private dining areas. High-speed Internet access is available in the business center, and the hotel also has meeting facilities that accommodate up to 300 people. The Grand features a spa with a full range of services and two restaurants, The Mark and The Pacific, as well as a cafe and lounge. Guests can get their exercise at the hotel's athletic club. Pets are welcome for a fee. The hotel is within walking distance of shopping, dining establishments and historic and cultural attractions. The Grand was the 18th top Canadian hotel listed in the Conde Nast Traveler 2009 Readers' Choice Awards.
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville St.
Victoria, BC V8V 1X3
250-386-0450
preferredhotels.com
James Bay Inn
The James Bay Inn features a vacation cottage, as well as traditional hotel rooms. The James Bay cottage vacation rental is five minutes the Parliament buildings and downtown attractions. Suited for extended stays, the two-bedroom furnished cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, telephone, cable TV, a fireplace and two-car parking. It is available for nightly, weekly or monthly stays. The James Bay is a Victorian inn opened in 1911, and features standard rooms with twin, double, queen or king beds. It's the third-oldest hotel in Victoria.
James Bay Inn
270 Government St.
Victoria BC, Canada V8V 2L2
800-836-2649
250-384-7151
bctravel.com/jamesbayinn
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