The hotel itself was absolutely gorgeous, this is the epitome of my favorite kind of boutique hotel. The decor has a blend of modern lighting and appliances while keeping an antique flare with the brick wall detailing and antiquated heater. It's also ideally located in the city right by the train station and close to a lot of great tourist points in Vancouver. Our room was beautiful and clean--nice bay window lounge area in the room and the bathroom was completely updated with under sink lighting too. Beds were incredibly comfortable and we loved how soft the pillows were. The only negative callout I'd have about the rooms is regarding the old school heaters and no instructions on how to operate it. Now the downside overall was just consistent miscommunication with the staff. While they're nice, they tell you one thing then come to find out they mean something completely different. For example when they say our breakfast reservation is for 7am, so we're up and ready for breakfast only to come out and hear from the front desk staff-- "sorry we actually meant 8am". An entire hour difference is significant and incredibly frustrating when you're timing your morning around a flight but it all worked out in the end. That's just one example among a lot of little other miscommunication from the staff but we only stayed one night anyway so not a big deal. The free breakfast is amazing though and located just at the restaurant next door. There really is only one option (eggs, toast, bacon, potatoes plate) or oatmeal but the breakfast place was absolutely delicious. I'd definitely stay here again if I'm ever back in the area. read more

There are many, many positives about this place. This includes: Service: An extremely friendly place, starting with the front desk, and includes the housekeeping staff. After the first day, they didn't clean our room. We think it's because they were planning to clean it in the late afternoon, but by the time we got back, we used the "Do Not Disturb" sign, and didn't want it cleaned at that point. Nevertheless, we did NOT complain to anyone about it. We figured we'd wait and see if they cleaned it the next day. The next day, as we were leaving in the AM, a staff member came up to us unsolicited and apologized for not cleaning the room! We were shocked, because obviously, we had not said anything to anyone. So that was above and beyond customer service as far as we were concerned, and deserves to be mentioned here. Rooms: They are probably bigger than most in downtown Vancouver. As others have said, all the rooms now have personal bathrooms in them, rather than shared bathrooms. We had one of their nicer rooms with exposed brick in it. However, the reason why I can not give them five stars involves the heating. Because this is an old building, the heating is radiator heating. Now we had zero problem with that, because we've lived in older places in our lives that heat using a radiator. However, because the building is so old, the heating was hard to control, and took time to actually kick in. One person who worked there even told us that during our first day there. So when we wanted to turn the heat on, it took some time, and then when we wanted it off, that took some time too! The thermostat was behind our TV, so that was a little challenging too. I was going to write that there is no A/C in this place, but I saw an earlier Yelp review that says they provide portable units in warmer weather, so if that's the case, then that would be fine. But there is no central A/C in a place like this. The other curious thing about this place was that you couldn't take the stairs if you wanted to take them instead of the elevator. They did have some outside stairs you could take, which seemed to me to be an old fire escape at one point. But I certainly didn't want to go outside to walk downstairs. All that being said, because there aren't too many rooms there, there is virtually zero wait time for the elevators. In the five days we were there, there was only ONE time that we had to take the elevator with someone else. read more

What a gem in downtown Vancouver! This hotel has bed and breakfast vibes with gorgeous rooms, vintage hardwood floors and modern baths. The bed and room were cozy and clean. The staff was courteous and gave us recommendations for food and entertainment. I will be back! read more

I was disappointed with my stay here, but it's not all bad so here we go... The pros: Absolutely beautiful building! Quaint and rustic but with modern decor and refurbishment. Staff were very friendly. Our room was very clean, bed was comfy, large bathroom. The cons: Prepare for your view to be of trash cans unless you really want to shell out a pretty penny. Which leads me to pricing... our total bill was over $600USD for two nights. Mind you, that is without parking and no amenities aside from a keurig machine in your room. Since it is an old building, you have old-building-quirks such as SUPER thin walls. We could hear everything going on in the hall and in rooms near ours. Both mornings we were woken up by housekeeping down the hall. Although our room was clean, there was a funky smell that just wouldn't go away all weekend. Maybe they have AC in the summer but there was none during our stay in April. And finally, parking! They do have a parking lot, as shown in the photo, but parking there will cost you an extra $24 Canadian dollars per night and it is very small. I'm a bit of a hotel fanatic and I absolutely love a good stay. This place just didn't do it for me. read more

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My husband and I stayed here for four days on our honeymoon. Maggie at the front desk was exceptionally kind and helpful! She greeted us with a printed sheet of her personal recommendations for food and activities in the area, and helped us to find restaurants and use public transportation throughout our stay. The hotel is currently under construction -- there are no shared restroom, contrary to the website. My husband and I enjoyed our legacy room with private bathroom and loved the exposed brick. The facility was very nice and clean! The lobby contained both still and sparkling water on tap, which we took advantage of as we headed out on all of our outdoor adventures. Most importantly, the lobby door locked at night, which gave an added sense of security in downtown Vancouver. We hope to stay here again! read more

Had a lovely time at this hotel! Overall, a fabulous find and would definetly stay there again! Soecifics below... PROS = Nespresso coffee machine in room was great! You could always go down to lobby to get additional coffee pods if you wanted more before your housekeeping visit when they replaced them daily. Great toiletries! Full size bottles with pumps for shampoo, comditioner and shower gel in the shower plus hand wash and hand lotion by the sink. Sink is outside the bathroom - shower and toilet are together but the sink is on its own. I LOVE this design so I can do makeup while my husband was using ths shower. Time saving feature! Real full size hair dryer! I hate those wall mounted hair dryers that are weak and take longer to dry your hair. They just installed an elevator! Very close walk to Gastown shops and dining. Helpful and friedly staff! Super comfy bed and pillows! CONS = as someone else said, the walls are very thin. You can hear conversations in the hallway when people walk by. There was a portable AC unit (THANK GOODNESS!) which worked great but it did take up space in the room so the sittig area was not really usable. The curtians are exactly the size of the window, so we couldn't ever get it fully dark in the room to sleep. You would always have a crack on each side where the sunllight peeked through, so no sleeping in if the daylight wakes you up. read more

I'm a big fan of this cute boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver! First and foremost, I have to mention that the staff are excellent and made our stay even better! Special shoutout to Ryan who is so charismatic and helpful - we couldn't have asked for a more seamless booking, check-in and checkout experience. Now let's talk about the actual hotel. It almost feels as though someone took a very large house from the 1800s, upgraded everything inside, and turned it into a hotel. While this might sound weird, it's amazing! It has all the amenities of an upscale hotel (spa shower, comfortable and new bed) with the charm of an old Victorian house (exposed brick, high windows). We stayed in the Legacy King Room and absolutely loved it! One thing to note is that the hotel has no stairs which is something to keep in mind if you have troubles with steps, but the staff will gladly help carry your luggage for you so if you happen to be on floors 2/3 you'll be taken care of. Another thing we loved was that they also had gated parking in the back for $20 (with EV chargers as well!). Although the parking isn't covered, I did enjoy that it was gated as my car felt nice and secure in the back. Overall, I absolutely love this place and will definitely be returning back in the future! read more

Victorian Hotel - Legacy King Room - the exposed brick wall is so lovely! - Hotels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had a nice stay here. The bed was so comfortable and the sheets were so soft and it was such a clean room. Rachel at the front desk was so nice, she even went to her car to lend me her aux cord for some music! Very kind. There was also another really nice woman behind the front desk, I forgot her name (I'm sorry! But she is superstitious she was telling me!) thanks a lot also! Only thing would be that since COVID-19 the Autoastrada restaurant is now in their parking lot and our Room 14 unfortunately was right there so it was quite loud up until 12am while the restaurant was still open. The morning was very quiet and peaceful however. Location is great too! Had a great time and I will be back! read more

Victorian Hotel - Front entrance of the Hotel. - Hotels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was such a lovely stay. As someone who is a chronic mega-hotel chain lover, I was a little bit wary of a smaller independently run and owned hotel, but I couldn't recommend the Victorian more highly. Do your research and make sure you know what kind of room you're booking (they don't have an elevator and they offer rooms without en suite bathrooms, ie. you'll have to share) but the room itself was absolutely beautiful. It's a little loud because you're on the border of Gastown, but it's nothing that I couldn't sleep through. I also was stunned by how beautiful the bathroom itself actually was (LOL). The rain shower was amazing and despite the sliding door, was really well ventilated. Would absolutely stay here again! read more

We booked this hotel with our American Airlines miles, it would have been $187 per night. They are located downtown and just across the street from Vancouver PD and the Salvation Army. The location is convenient for a walk to the downtown Water Street area that is loaded with restaurants. We arrived early and dropped our luggage off and then ventured out in the city. Came back around 3pm and did a formal check in. Our reservations were for a 2nd floor room. Seeing that the first floor is elevated by 15 steps we opted for a first floor room. Something to think about if you have a lot of luggage.....they do not have an elevator. This is a charming old style hotel. Some rooms do not have thier own bathrooms...they share. We had a room with a nice bath/shower combo. Apparently older reviews mentioned it being hot with no air conditioning. They now have individual ac units. The room we had was very nice and old Victorian in decorating. The bed was comfy and had great pillows, which is a plus by me. Very clean room with hardwood floors. There is a continental breakfast that features crossaints, toast, cornflakes, fruit salad and coffee. We enjoyed our stay. We needed a cab to the airport and they set that up for us. It was a fun stay. read more

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Some good, some bad but and the bad was really bad but the good was very good. The location could not have been any better - within walking distance to Gastown and many other awesome cool shiznit neighborhoods. But this is a boutique hotel to the core. The rooms provide plenty of comfort but are also extremely inconsistent, the noise level from the hall is bearable but only after a few cocktails. There is parking in back for $20 per night extended to those with cars. The price is the biggest drawing card and because of this is exactly what will bring me back. Just an FYI, many of the rooms do not come with a private bath, most are shared. Free breakfast and wifi. read more

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This is a very quaint, historical hotel with a lot of character. The locations is ok, located across the street from a Salvation Army and a short walking distance to Water Street where you can catch the Hop-on/Hop-on bus and many wonderful restaurants. I used award travel miles, so needless to say it was an extremely great value. There is a lot to like about this hotel: convenient walking distance to Gas Town area (tip: try the Flying Pig), nice, clean and confortable rooms that come with special touches like soft bath robes, continental breakfast, overall helpful staff. What I was not so impressed with: front desk gal who checked us in had a little bit of an attitude and actually rolled her eyes at me--big turn off. Tip: if you have a lot of luggage, ask for a first floor room as there is no elevator. It's not that big of a deal, but just to be aware of. Overall, a very good value hotel. read more

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Lovely rooms and comfortable beds. Great location three blocks from Gastown. Lost a star because the floors were a little dirty and you have to lug your suitcase up and down stairs. read more

For Myself, A Night In Vancouver. ( Without A Car ) To Have A Fine Meal , And Take In A Hockey Game . The Victorian Was PERFECT ! Comfortable Bed , Clean And Quiet Room . Polite , Friendly And Professional Staff . I Shall EAGERLY Return! read more

This hotel was amazing! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had to stop here since our train got switched and our stay at the four seasons is the next day than when we get in. We usually stay the Wedgewood or the four seasons, we will stay here from now on! Super comfortable beds and pillows. I slept like a dream. Amazing bathtub! The best bath I've ever had in my life! read more

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We stayed here for one night prior to boarding our cruise - service was excellent (desk clerk helped carry bags up the stairs (there are no elevators or ramps, be advised) and our room was clean and comfortable. Location is not the greatest, there is a lot of "street activity" in the neighborhood so keep in mind if you are planning to walk vice have a car. read more

I don't know how or why this place has 4 stars...maybe all paid reviews? LET ME START BY SAYING: COMMUNAL BATHROOMS/SHOWERS! WaRNING! Communal. Yas. You heard me right. There's a random sink and mirror in each room, but if you want to pee, you gotta run down the hall and pray that one of the community bathrooms isn't occupied! Luckily there are about 3-4 on each floor. This place all has NO ELEVATOR! So I lugged , grudgingly, a giant 40 lb suitcase up 3 flights of rickety stairs. Also, WARNING! The freaking carpet or floor or something in each room smells like urine. Like, very strong urine smell , old urine. Had trouble falling asleep due to this. I would never ever recommend this place to anyone. Ok, one decent thing is the bed seemed clean and comfortable. That's it. Ugh. read more

This was the first and last time I'll be staying at this place. When I arrived, I had been flying all day and was super tired and just needed to rest. It was a horrible experience from the the moment I got to the door. There are no elevators or sliding/revolving doors, so I had to carry my bags up a flight of stairs to get to the entrance. Once I got to the doors, I had to wait 5 minutes in the cold for someone to open the doors because they were locked. I arrived at the "hotel" at 1pm. The check in agent said that I was too early and check in wasn't until 3pm. So I had no choice but to wait. The lobby didn't seem welcoming at all. The couches were very uncomfortable. While I was waiting, I called around to other hotels and the Sandman down the street had availability and they would let me check in right away. So I went back to front desk and told him that I would like to cancel my reservation because I would like to book the Sandman because they had a room for me right away. The agent then checked his computer again, then miraculously a room became available. I can't imagine this place ever selling out that there weren't rooms available to begin with. So I'm not sure why they are so set on the 3pm check in time and don't allow early check ins if rooms are available. When I was finally able to check in, he asked for a piece of ID and credit card for incidentals, which is normal. What wasn't normal was that he took a copy of my ID. In all the hotels I've stayed at, and I've stayed at a lot, only one other place took a copy of my ID and that was a shady dump similar to this place in Hong Kong. I've stayed at Marriotts, Sheratons, Hiltons, Ritz-Carltons, Holiday Inns, Sandmans, Fairmonts, etc and none of those places ever took a copy of my ID. They've asked to look at it to confirm identity but never copied it. It seems like a shady practice to copy people's ID. To get to my room, I had to go up 2 more flights of stairs carrying my suitcases because there was no elevators to the rooms either. When I got to the room, it was a pretty small room. It was about the size of the main closet in the master bedroom at my house. It wasn't a bad size but it did feel cramped at times. There was no microwave or fridge in the room. There was only 1 luggage rack, so my other bags had to go on the floor. The closet only had 3 hangers, 2 of which were used by the robes. I needed all 3, so I set the robes aside and hung my jacket, shirt and pants. The washrooms/bathrooms are shared, which isn't bad but if the previous person using it doesn't tidy up after themselves, it makes it less usable especially during COVID. But it is what it is and it is a boutique hotel after all. The hamper in the bathroom had a dead spider in it. You'd think that housekeeping would have caught that and gotten rid of it since it was the only thing in the hamper. The only upside to my stay was probably the shower. The pressure was just right and the water never got too hot or too cold. As the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for". I just wish this was the case here. I didn't get anywhere near what I paid for. I definitely overpaid for this place. I would not recommend. read more

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Read explanation of scoring first: This unique little hotel is pretty awesome I must admit, its in the middle of Gastown and is walking distance to a lot of great places. The rooms are very clean, better than name-brand hotels & competitively priced too. Now for the bad stuff: parking is shit (which is expected in the city) and you have to park a block down in a garage for $15 a day. I would say that the staff were pretty awesome but on the night of our stay the room next to us decided to have a hotel party- which the staff didn't attempt to stop whatsoever. Multiple calls were made to the front desk about the disturbances but to no avail. I loved staying here but honestly after getting no help from the staff to get the party shut down- which meant no sleep for me and the wife- I felt the 2 star rating was pretty generous. read more

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It's a decent place. We were in a room that faced west so it got pretty warm for us and asked for 2 fans We didn't want to keep the window open because there was a loud gate that squeaked behind us and could also hear homeless people rummaging through the trash Hotel has potential. Our room had private bath. It was a big room and bathroom was nice and big too. The shared bathroom are also very nice and were clean. Hotel staff were nice- somewhat friendly and somewhat helpful Breakfast was ok. Wish they had oj or a juice. Yogurt, granola and berries plus bread- but it's free! It was tasty, but limited selection and no variation Location- ummmmmmm good location with a suspect surroundings. Within a block- strip club, church of Scientology , and Salvation Army. So lots of homeless - but they never once bothered us( unlike sf, seattle or pretty much anywhere else in the USA ) they kept to themselves. Gastown( restaurants and bars) is super close as well as subway stops. So location is pretty good Would I say here again? probably. Price is right, free breakfast and comfy bed and good location. 3.5 stars. Rounded up. read more

This review is long overdue but better late than never! We chose The Victorian Hotel to host all of our out of town guests attending our wedding in May. Most of our guests (including ourselves) were traveling from abroad and we wanted a more intimate property where we could all connect. We were looking for a unique, non-chain hotel with a serious dose of character and personality. WE NAILED IT! This property was absolutely perfect for our needs. The hotel is comprised of two attached corner block buildings from the 1800s. The hotel has been lovingly restored and updated, very much staying true to its roots and accentuating the character/original details of the building. I believe there are 48-50 rooms of varying room types. We stayed in a newly renovated corner room and it was spectacular. It was the perfect mix of Victorian and modern with big beautiful bay windows. The room translated incredibly well in our wedding photos. I spend half of the year sleeping in hotels for work and try to avoid chain properties whenever possible. All of the rooms are slightly different in terms of shape, decor etc and I appreciate that. There are interesting antiques around the property (tall throne chairs and a knight in shining armor) to name a few. Our bed was SO COMFORTABLE!! I judge a property on their linens and this hotel passed with flying colors. They did not skimp on quality linens! The staff was incredibly friendly and patient with our guests (some of who didn't speak English) . After the wedding, many of the guests reached out to me to tell me how much they loved the Victorian. They all felt so comfortable there. It's like a big beautiful mansion instead of a stuffy 1000 room property. Included in the room rate is a continental breakfast served in a modern breakfast room right next to the lobby. This was so nice for our guests as we could catch up in the morning and chat over coffee etc. A BIG THANK YOU to the staff for being so kind to us. We crowded the lobby and breakfast room for hours on end and you were all so understanding. Before I forget, this hotel was clean clean clean! This is obviously super important so I want to stress how impressed I was with the level of cleanliness. Last but not least do yourself a favor and book a reservation at Cinera, the Italian restaurant in the hotel. We did a family style rehearsal dinner there and it was outstanding. We left the menu up to the chef and I chose a red and white wine to be served upon arrival. Every single dish that we had was better than the next. I cannot wait to go back. The Victorian Hotel is such a breath of fresh air! I will only stay at The Victorian Hotel when I'm in Vancouver from now on. Thank you for making our wedding week so memorable! read more

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I recently stayed at the Victorian Hotel for a couple of days while in Vancouver on business. I arrived late at night and found the attendant to be very friendly and helpful. A box I had sent previously was waiting for me and he helped me to my room with it. My room, which was on the ground floor - at the corner of the building - was extremely clean and seemed to be newly remodeled. The bed was extremely comfortable and I found the amenities within the room to be great especially given the price I paid. The room I had came with a private bath with great water pressure and local shampoos and conditioners. The only downside to the room was the fact that it sits on the corner of Homer and a busy cross-street. Not the hotels fault, but it was a little disturbing to be woken up by some party revelers at around 2:00 am just below my window. The breakfast, which is simple, is fine. The days I was there it consisted of cereals, bagels, fruit, yogurt, coffee and tea. If you don't need a protein filled meal, it will be fine to get you on your way for the day. The location was good and it was nice to have working Wi-Fi! On the morning of my check-out, the attendant was struggling to contain a leak from the floor above. It's definitely an old house that's been remodeled, so don't expect there not to be some "unique" characteristics. I'd definitely stay again! read more

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I'm sure there are big and better hotels, with more amenities, but this was exactly what I was looking for and hoping for. Reminded me of the small, quaint european hotels back in the '70s and '80s. Lovely room, comfortable bed, nice remodeled bath and very hot water. The view from the roof was spectacular - tried to up load my panorama photo, but it didn't work. The hotel was close to Gastown and walking distance to any bus you might need. Talking about buses and where to go - Michelle was knowledgable, delightful, and hysterical. Helped us figure out what bus(es), sea bus, fare for buses, called and arranged our taxi - Michelle is a gem! Thank you for a wonderful stay - when I come back to Vancouver, I will stay here! read more

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Spent one night here as we were leaving on a cruise to Alaska the next day. Cab fare from the airport to hotel was about $30 and about $8 to the cruise terminal.This is a very quaint hotel that has been updated with modern, clean, comfortable conveniences yet still retains the original flavor of the old hotel. Staff was very nice and helpful. There is no elevator so they will carry your luggage for you. There was a small breakfast included. The hotel is not too far from Gas Town and near the Cathedral of the Holy Rosary, but you have to pass the Salvation Army. There is an Italian Restaurant next door but we did not eat there. A one night stay cost $430.00 Canadian. I found this to be expensive read more

This hotel was booked by our office staff, who are unfamiliar with Vancouver. No elevator, lots of stairs, terrible parking, the room was extremely low-class with a portable, noises a/c unit with a huge hose out the window. You need to leave the a/c running all night to block out the nighttime "commerce" and altercations that are right outside. The front desk staff was not warm and welcoming and when we decided to move hotels they didn't even ask questions as to why. Just insisted that we had to be out by eleven....even though they were going to charge us an extra night because we gave them short notice. The breakfast was in a small room with all the offerings not vegan- friendly. There was some fruit, but it was rubbery and cubed so long ago that the edges of the cubes had a shiny coating on it and cut in such ways that the offerings were not identifiable. When your neighbouring properties are the Salvation Army, a hostel and a firm that offers "pussy waxing" (the company's words-not mine", a hotel needs to go above and beyond to ensure the guests feel like they are in a safe haven. This place IS NOT that! read more

Would be possible to give 0 stars to a hotel? For me , I would classify this place as the hotel with no stars!!! This is definitely the worst hotel I have been IN MY LIFE!! ( and I travel kind of often.) This place shouldn't even be called a Hotel: it is a HOSTAL!!! As they have "SHARED BATHROOMS" (Only 3 bathrooms for more than 8 bedrooms; and one of the bathrooms was not even available!!); in addition to the fact that bathrooms were shared; The bathrooms were not clean at all: they were very DIRTY; which is unacceptable for me! staying here was like camping for me ( and I'm not a big fan of camping) with shared & DISGUSTING bathrooms. The bedroom was also super tiny; not comfortable at all. The only positive thing in this place is the location: which is not bad; but even the price was not cheap: for the quality of the service received; it was pricey. I don't think is fair to pay more than $100 for a place with shared bathrooms!! And honestly I would prefer to pay a little more and have a more decent place to stay; this hotel is a NEVER AGAIN for me! And I do not recommend anyone to ever stay there! Not even for one night!! read more

Love this hotel! Staff are super friendly and laid-back. Super lovely rooms with lots of character/style. AMAZING value: perfect location near a ton of venues, Gastown restaurants/pubs, etc. Parking is secure and well-priced, super quiet at night, comfy beds and super clean rooms/bathrooms. Have stayed here on two separate occasions now and it will definitely continue to be my first choice whenever I am in Vancouver. read more

Loved it! Beautifully redone old hotel with high ceilings, wood floors, modern shared bathrooms and an amazingly comfortable bed. We loved our room and wished we were staying longer. Breakfast was delicious and staff friendly and helpful. This area has its share of homeless people, like many downtown areas. Easy walking distance to Gastown, shopping, train station and harbor. Great value and atmosphere. read more

My room was enormous, lovely and on par with any boutique hotel I've ever stayed in; private bathroom was recently remodeled. It was meticulously clean and I liked there was a coffee maker, ironing board and iron in the room. Oh, and what a godsend to have free wi-fi! Seems like every other hotel in Vancouver charged exorbitant rates for what should be a free service. I'd stay there again, but you might hesitate for the following reasons: 1) My room was HOT: I had the same experience as John G. My room was unbearably hot. With a window open and a fan running and propping open the door of my room for a cross-breeze it was almost bearable. When I complained, the front desk just shrugged. I closed my door while sleeping, for security, but kept my window wide open and the fan running at full blast all night to try and sleep in the 85 degree room. That's how I know that... 2) Low Security: Despite the 10 foot security fence around the parking lot, some homeless guy kept getting in and going through the garbage (11pm on the dot, like clockwork). When I informed the front desk, the clerk ran him off. The dumpster-diver claimed the day clerk had let him in the security gate. When I asked the day clerk about it, he denied having let him in, but said the homeless guy was "really nice" and "harmless," leading me to disbelieve his denial of culpability. His attitude towards security was lackadaisical and completely out of line with the expectations one has for a hotel. Access to the parking lot means access to the hotel. 3) Smokers: Employees and other guests stepped just outside the back door and onto the steps to light up because it's a non-smoking hotel (one of the reasons I chose it--cannot BEAR cigarette smoke). Unfortunately, that happened to be right under my wide open window through which I was desperately trying to pull in cool air. Despite these drawbacks, I'd stay there again. I just wouldn't let them put me in Room 110 if it was the least bit balmy. I'd also suggest they hotel put up no smoking signs at the back entrance of the hotel and in the parking lot. I doubt they read their reviews, though. I don't see a single reply here. read more

Pros: walking distance to Water St with pubs and bars, near subways, easy to walk to the cruise ship, access to the waterfront running/bike path. Wifi included. Clean. OKs: beds were fine. Breakfast included, but minimal in quality. Staff- some super friendly, others seemed put upon when asked things. Cons: No soap in the shower of the shared showers, just conditioner and shampoo. At times all the toilets were in use on our floor. There weren't always towels in the shared toilets. The sink in the room didn't hold water and had no plug. Our personal trouble with this hotel is that we had booked a room with three beds and a toilet in the room 7 months in advance. Three days prior to our arrival, we get an email saying "sad news" that the renovations which had begun on that room in March were still not done, so we were to stay in a room with two double beds and a bath down the hall. I won't go in to the details, but the result was 4 adults with 4 substantial suitcases, with no floor space and a lot of hassle. Would not stay here again. It's pros are generic and there must be other boutique hotels in the area. read more

Ok, it's across from the Salvation Army. And the steps are made of wood right now, and it's a bit odd walking in... But the people are great, the room was awesome. I really loved this place. A bit high on price in my opinion. Oh breakfast was bad. Stale bagels and bread are not a continental breakfast. read more

Stayed here for two nights as young solo travellers who have never visited vancouver. Awesome central location with super helpful staff! George from concierge helped us with our luggage and with getting a taxi home. The room was way bigger than we were expecting and the exterior was so pretty! Highly recommended to anyone travelling to vancouver (experienced or not!) read more

A very cute boutique hotel. We stayed in a superior double room on the second floor. The room was very nicely sized with a desk and seating area with two arm chairs and a love seat. They've done a great job keeping the Victorian era charm in the furnishings and the architecture with some interesting modern touches. The beds have comfortable mattresses and linens. The staff on-site are friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located and easy to walk or grab a bus to get around. read more

I brought my wife and I to Victorian Hotel for a short stay in downtown Vancouver just this last weekend. We were attending a show a couple blocks away and this particular show ran until early Sunday morning. We were very pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Neither of us had stayed here in the past, but I have driven past it a couple times and was always interested to see what the rooms were like. The Lobby isn't anything special.. in fact it has a very "hostel" like feel to it. the front desk is pretty small. The whole establishment does have the air of an older hotel, both inside and outside. Not to say it as a bad thing, but definitely the feeling that you get staying here. That being said, they have clearly done much to update the hotel where the rooms are concerned. The rest of the hotel however still feels on the older side, complete with what I believe are the original staircase and railings.. Features like a skylight that shines down the center of the staircase is quite a nice touch. The room: Very warm, VERY clean, and very very cozy. My wife mentioned how huge it was compared to other rooms to be had in this city for the price. Complete with several chairs, a desk, a tv, a bar fridge, ironing board, hangers.. they certainly don't skip out on the features. Also, as other reviewers mentioned, they offer free wifi, which I found to be pretty good compared to many other places I've stayed, and also free desktop internet and printing on each floor.. very handy! The bed was a little on the soft side for me being a big guy.. was not the best bed I've slept in, but was good enough. the pillows were not my favorite.. they feel soft until you put your head down on them. The bathroom was spotless and the finishings very nice and modern. The water pressure was nothing amazing.. average. Overall, I found that this room provided very great value. It was quiet and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay! read more

The Victorian was our home away from home for a delightful weekend in Vancouver. What a great place! Located just a short walk from the Steamworks brew pub and Gastown, also not far from Chinatown and the shops on Granville St. We loved walking to so many great restaurants and sights. Our huge room had a king bed and private bath. The mattress was luxuriously comfortable and the pillows were so large you would think an extra person was in bed with you :) The bath areas had been renovated very recently with fancy fixtures, granite, marble on floor and walls, and even had an exceptionally deep soaking tub for long baths! Our kids' room was even larger and had two double beds with a similarly new and shiny bathroom. Everyone slept like Canadian logs. The daily continental breakfast buffet magically had exactly my favorites: great strong coffee, fresh croissants, perfectly ripe strawberries, plain yogurt, granola and some breads. Not much else tho. Free city maps at the front desk were enormously helpful and the friendly front-desk staff patiently answered all kinds of questions about Canada and Vancouver. They had some good recommendations about things to see and do. I heartily agree with their recommendation of walking to the Granville Island public market for a low-key lunch. The wi-fi was free altho a bit slow at times. We were on the ground floor and heard some, ahem, inebriated locals have a, ahem, lively discussion at 3am. Price was about $160/night, and the rooms were far better than I expected for a hotel in a central location in an expen$ive city. I'd return here in a heartbeat! read more

Lovely! The location is great--very convenient to the seabus and skytrain, on the edge of Gastown and close enough to walk (30 minutes) to Stanley Park. The neighborhood can get a little rowdy late night on the weekends, but it didn't feel unsafe. If you have a window looking out onto the street, be prepared for some raucousness while you're trying to sleep. Rates seemed very reasonable--though $10 more than listed on the website. For 110-129 CND, you could get a room with a double bed or a slightly larger room with a king bed. Rooms aren't spacious, but are nicely appointed with real antique furniture, comfy bed, and clean sheets and a warm duvet. They won't look as nice as the website pictures especially in terms of space, but I was pleased. The in room sink is useful, since we did shared bathrooms. However, there were two full shared baths on our floor plus several with half baths, and I don't think I ever had to wait in line to shower. All rooms come with cozy robes, nice towels, and soap and lotion. The showers are equipped with decent shampoo, and conditioner on the thin side. The staff were very helpful, and there are big maps at reception that you can take. The continental breakfast includes bread, croissants, cereal, yogurt, and awesomely fresh big blueberries. The bread and croissants are pretty meh, but the blueberries are worth making a first breakfast out of. A second great perk is that the rooms have free wifi (really slow though), BUT there were two shared computers on our floor that anyone could use and there's even free printing! read more

A cute, little hotel in the heart of Gastown's edge -- it looks a bit dodgy at first. The boutique hotel has been restored.The rooms are hardwood floors, decorated in 18th century style and make you feel like you're in England during the Victoria Era. It's charming, warm old-world feel will appeal to tourists.There are 27 rooms, decorated with floral prints. Pricing is between $99-189 per night. read more

Victorian Hotel - The Victorian Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lovely boutique hotel, convenient location. Room and bed were wonderfully comfortable. The bathroom was updated and roomy with a great shower. The room was warm even with windows open- thank goodness for the fan. Breakfast was okay however would have been perfect had they provided eggs or cheese- some protein other than yogurt. They are in the midst of renovation however they maintain great service and hospitality. Eager to visit again. read more

We stayed at the Victorian Hotel the weekend of the BMO Vancouver Marathon. By the time I made reservations, no hotels in the area had rooms on the Saturday night before the marathon. The Victorian was the closest hotel with rooms. Located within walking distance of Roger's Arena, the Victorian Hotel was close enough to walk to the start and from the finish of the marathon. My family of 2 adults and 2 children was called "large" by the front desk. There is a hostel portion of the hotel, with shared bathing facilities. There is also a more "American" style portion of the hotel, with en suite bathing facilities. Our room was a 2 double bed room with a television, desk, and closet, as well as, a sitting area for two which included an oddly shaped plastic chair that was super-comfortable, especially for my poor 13.1 mile run feet. A continental breakfast was served in the morning. It is a truly continental breakfast - coffee, fruit, bagels, etc. It was great for a start for the day. We also paid for parking in the gated lot behind the hotel. Parking elsewhere would have cost as much money, so we were happy for the secure location. However, the parking was so tight and full, that we parked our car in a spot and left it there the entire weekend. We took the bus or walked every where we went. Wi-fi was available for free. Unfortunately, the night before the marathon, the Canucks played, and lost. It was noisy outside. There was heat in the room, but to have cool air, the windows had to be opened. The beds were quite comfy. Overall, I recommend the Victorian Hotel to those looking to stay in the area. Be sure to clarify if you want a hostel-style room or "American"-style room. We'd stay there again. read more

This is a solid hotel in a great location with reasonable rates for the area. The rooms are comfortable and warm, and there's a basic breakfast downstairs in the morning. If I could give 3.5 stars I would, but no se puede, and there were a few quirks to our stay that make me lean towards the 3 mark. Here goes: - Lots of noise. The basement was being renovated while we were there and there was constant jackhammering during the day. It's also pretty easy to hear the hallway and adjacent rooms, especially if there's a band of Chihuahua-voiced sorority girls shrieking into the night. - One of the rooms was missing a tub mat, and my poor mom actually and slipped and bumped her head during a shower. No good. - Broken toilet handle that fell off with every use - Broken ringer on one of the phones, so no room-to-room calling. - This one's superficial but -- the lighting in my room was super bright and fluorescent with no lower setting available. A dimmer switch would have made the room a lot more nicer to be in. We voiced our gripes to the front desk on checking out and the response was kind of... "aw shucks". Not rude, but they could have offered more of an apology or preferably reduced the bill a smidgen. So all in all, if you don't mind putting up with some noise and occasional amenity failure, this isn't a bad option by any means. You'll be right in the thick of Downtown Van, which is probably more important than sitting in a hotel room anyway. read more