VICTORIA HOTELS, SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND
Victoria, British Columbia is always in season! Along with Nanaimo, Victoria shares the mildest climate in Canada. Victoria is famous for it's many gardens, hanging baskets and wonderful parks. No wonder that it is called The Garden City! The wild beauty of the Pacific coast and the 
adventure of the great outdoors are within the city limits and ocean and mountain vistas will follow you wherever you go.
Victoria is proud of its colourful history with First Nations totem poles, heritage architecture and afternoon tea, and bustles with the energy of a university. Shop windows are full of British imports, Native art and the latest trends. Restaurants and cafés serve the freshest cuisine. The harbour is alive with the romance of an era when tall ships moored alongside the wharf and evenings glitter as lights twinkle and cast their magic from atop the landmark British Columbia Legislative Buildings.
The Garden City is a year-round tourism destination that offers a friendly, safe haven for all visitors. Getting here is very easy, and, once here, you will feel a million miles away. With a clean environment and charming ambience, it is no surprise that Victoria, BC is one of the world's favourite destinations.
Our picks for Victoria accommodation, of the hundreds of choice you have, are three properties that are owner operated accommodations that offer great reliable lodging and service that you can trust.
HELMS INN
Ideally nestled between Victoria's Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park, the Helm's Inn caters to the seasoned traveller. The Inn has been owned and operated by Dave Helm for over 30 years and he takes pride in offering great accommodation at an unbeatable price.
Helm's Inn guests enjoy a 100% smoke free environment. Their rooms have been recently redecorated and refurbished with quality furniture, bedding and beds. All rooms offer plush duvets, a colour cable TV, direct dial telephones, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a coffeemaker, a teakettle and much more. Studio suites come equipped with an efficiency kitchenette for those who prefer to prepare their own meals. We also have units with separate bedrooms and/or full kitchens for those who wish the utmost in comfort.
The Helm's Inn is a Canada 3.5 Star property.
600 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C., V8V 2P8
Tel: (250) 385-5767 Fax: (250) 385-2221
Toll Free: 1-800-665-4356
info@helmsinn.com
www.helmsinn.com
ADMIRAL MOTEL
The Admiral Motel has been family owned and operated for a long time. They offer quality accommodation at very reasonable rates.
Admiral guests enjoy an excellent harbourside location in a relatively quiet part of town, right beside the Victoria Clipper Terminal. It is just a short and pleasant walk to attractions, shopping and restaurants. Having been recently decorated and fitted with quality furnishings our rooms are attractive and comfortable.
All our rooms have a balcony or patio, colour cable TV, telephone, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Of course they have their own bathroom with tub and shower. Free parking is available on premises. Complimentary local telephone calls and welcome cup of tea or coffee. Housekeeping units and suites have full size equipment (fridge, stove etc.) and are supplied with place settings for four. They have Discount Vouchers for many Victoria activities - restaurants, car rental, tours etc. exclusively for our guests. At The Admiral you can do your laundry or use the guest computer to explore the internet or send and receive emails.
The Admiral Motel is a Canada Select 3.5 Star property.
257 Belleville St., Victoria, BC, V8V 1X1
Tel/fax: (250) 388 6267
Toll-Free Reservations 1-888-823-6472
Email or go to their website
SWANS SUITE HOTEL AND BREWPUB
Swans Suite Hotel, Victoria's Art Hotel, is a beautifully restored award-winning heritage building is located in the heart of
downtown Victoria near the lively Inner Harbour. The hotel offers 29 distinctive one and two bedroom suites. Many suites feature two-storey lofts and accommodate up to six adults. Each suite offers a spacious living area and a fully equipped kitchen with microwave. Feather duvets, comfortable furnishings, open beams and skylights – these are just a few of our special touches. Choose from private patios, terraces or flower-filled balconies with harbour views.
Also located on premised is an award winning microbrewery and pub located downstairs in addition to the Wild Saffron Bistro. An all in all excellent choice for accommodation, food and beverage.
506 Pandora Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8W 1N6
Toll-Free Reservations 1-800-668-7926
swanshotel@swanshotel.com
www.swanshotel.com
