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Victoria Conference Centre

4.4 (8 reviews)

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Nina W.

We attended a conference dinner and celebration here and were very impressed with the property. The entry seemed grand with dual stairs that came together to reveal multiple levels of dining and entertainment. We were seated on the lower level, which was recalled to have been a pool bottom in a previous incarnation. There was an homage to this in a diver statue (dummy?) high above the diners. On the upper levels, the view was quite nice and the ceiling was glassy, as possibly the feature that caused the name(?). There was a bit of a nostaligic feel for us as we have family who recalled the previous iteration as a pool and we were able to identify some changes. The food at the event was tastey, fresh and well thought out with stations at multiple locations. There were salad options, fresh fish, chicken, steamed veg, a stuffed pasta option and an array of deserts including fresh fruit and a variety of cakes and pastries. In short, a lot for a lot of different dietary options; all delicious.

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John P.

There was no conference to attend, it was just a drop in, and look about the Centre's rather lovely inside lobby. The daughter had attended a couple of conferences at the Centre a few years ago, and had remarked how beautiful the place was, so when visiting Victoria earlier this year, stopping in for a look and walkabout was in order. I'm so glad we did, the lobby was gorgeous, and at the early-morning time we were there, so quiet and peaceful -- conferences were in-session, we pretty much had the whole 'inside' courtyard (lobby) to experience and explore by ourselves. With its decorations of plants, and some lovely pieces of First Nations art (totem poles, masks, et al), it was like stepping into a part of an art museum. The Conference Centre may not be on the city's list of tourist attractions, but from what I saw, I think it should.

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It's a great location right in the heart of downtown Victoria and if you like historical buildings…read morethen this is a beautiful place to stay. The standard rooms are on the small side and have been renovated so they are bright and clean. However our headboard had a big hole in it right where your head would rest if you're sitting up to watch tv and there was some hair on the floor which made me question the cleanliness of the room. The usb charging outlet on the desk wasn't working but a plug in adaptor was fine. Service is great, staff are all very friendly and helpful. I think for the price it's a bit steep and there needs to be better attention to detail like fixing/replacing worn or damaged headboards and clean bathroom floors are a must! The elevators are also pretty worn as are the carpets in common areas. The public spaces like the lounges are beautiful and I'm happy to see the original mouldings and furniture still in place.

I first stayed at this stately hotel many years ago, when my youngest kid was a baby (so....24-25…read moreyears ago. Wow!). I remember having to order a crib for our hotel room, and how accommodating the staff were at that time. Our family had a wonderful stay here, so long ago. And since then, whenever I've visited Victoria, it's been impossible NOT to pass this gorgeous hotel by, as it sits on a huge chunk of prime real estate, on Government Street, overlooking the inner harbor and across the street (kitty corner) from the majestic Parliament Building. And the hotel itself is quite majestic, reminiscent of a castle, really. I think it is one of the most famous and most beautiful hotels in all of Canada. The hotel is known for its high tea service on the weekends, and for its posh hospitality and service. Of course, one must expect to pay top dollar for all this, plus this prime location, but to many, it is worth it. I recently returned to this hotel for a wedding and boy, I was impressed. The ceremony was held on the south lawn and it was gorgeous. What a fabulous venue, with a view of the harbor and the Parliament Building, with all the flowers and chairs on the impeccable green grass, surrounded by all the well-kept bushes and trees, with the stunning hotel as our backdrop. After we were all ushered through the gorgeous main floor and by the stunning lobby to a ballroom for cocktails and dinner. The room was large enough to accommodate all the tables for us diners as well as a large dance floor, plus room for the live musicians and the dj too. Yet despite the open and spacious configuration of the space, it felt intimate, thanks to the lighting and lay-out of tables. And the hotel staff were unbelievable. Seriously, if you plan on hosting an important and/or formal event in Victoria, you should definitely consider this venue. There is not one aspect of the event or evening I could find fault with. I thought the washrooms were beautiful. I loved the high end shops on the main floor (bummer that they were closed when I was there. I would have loved to check out some of the kick-ass purses and clutches on display in the windows). I loved the hotel lobby with the stunning organic mesh art installation suspended from the ceiling. I loved the genteel wood-paneled, gentlemen's club-like lounge....I really loved it all.

Victoria Conference Centre - venues - Updated October 2026

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