Victoria, BC

The mineral pools with ocean views are the main draw and guests love them. Staff go out of their way to help. Rooms have ocean views and balconies with kitchenettes. You'll spend most of your time in the spa pools and hot tubs rather than your room.

Spacious suites with full kitchens and large harbor-view balconies make this small, quiet hotel feel like a European boutique property. Beds are comfortable, rooms stay clean with daily housekeeping, and the waterfront location puts restaurants and sights within walking distance. Water pressure runs weak and some rooms have poor electrical outlets, but guests consistently return.

Staff treat you exceptionally well and the waterfront location puts downtown within walking distance. Rooms are clean and quiet with stunning views. The pool stays warm, parking costs money but works well, and the hotel welcomes pets enthusiastically.

Staff excel at service and the harbor location can't be beat. Rooms vary in condition, with some feeling dated while renovated ones impress. Pool facilities have maintenance issues, and the in-house restaurant gets mixed reviews, but food quality is strong when it's good.

Rooms are small and warm with thin soundproofing on lower floors, but upper floors offer great views. Staff are friendly and helpful, early check-in happens readily, and the rooftop restaurant serves good food. You'll find it well-located near shops and restaurants with affordable rates for the amenities.

Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and good views sit in a prime downtown location near the harbour and shops. Staff treat guests well and give warm cookies at check-in. One guest froze because the thermostat couldn't be adjusted during HVAC upgrades, so call ahead about their heating system.

Rooms are noisy from street traffic and poor window insulation, with cleanliness issues including unwashed sheets and mold. Staff are excellent and the social atmosphere shines, but you'll need earplugs and should inspect bedding carefully.

Oswego Hotel offers clean, well-decorated rooms with strong harbor and mountain views from higher floors. Staff consistently go above and beyond with attentive service. The on-site restaurant serves quality food, welcomes dogs, and the hotel location puts you a quiet ten-minute walk from downtown Victoria.