January 11, 2012
We stayed in the Strathcona Hotel in December. We chose
it because it was a good price and centrally located.
I have mixed feelings. The room was clean, came with a
decent breakfast in the morning and a great location.
The problem was we didn't know it was the place to party
in Victoria. Sleep between midnight and 2 AM was
impossible. Even before that the place to smoke is in
the doorway entrance to the hotel.
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
Dec 3, 2011
This is a great location but the rooms are small and the
regular fridge, coffee maker and microwave are absent.
On the other hand the various pubs and the convenience
of being able to get around downtown make it a good
place to use as a base. The do need to control the heat
more as we found our room to be too hot despite having
the thermostat set at 15 degrees C. The bass beat from
the 9One9 pub was easy to hear in our third floor room
as well. Considering the location, the room rate was
excellent and the breakfast, while quite basic was
satisfactory. All in all, this is a good place to stay
if you can get a good room rate.
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
13 November 2011
Not the most exciting room, very quaint & small, but
nice. View out window was of a wall 15' away. Very
centrally located within walking distance of all the
attractions downtown. Several fun bars in this hotel,
all worth checking out. Cheapest place in town without
reservation! I'd stay again.
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
8 November 2011
Woke up with bed bug bites all over my legs and abdomen.
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
31 October 2011
While the location is great and the building itself
looks like it would be a regal place to stay it is
anything but. You are required to place a deposit down.
They claim its in case you stay an extra night, but I
have a feeling its more likely because rooms get
trashed.
The room itself was clean but extremely small. The
building walls prevented the sound from the 3 pubs
downstairs from creeping in. However the sounds from the
other guests could be heard as if they were coming from
inside our own room. For the first time ever I had to
call the front desk as the neighbors music was too loud.
Its a great location and perfect if you are there to
party. Otherwise choose another hotel
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
4 October 2011
OK.....value for location verses value for money......On
a good point, I did not come away with any bed bug
bites, the bed was actually very comfy. Shabby washed
out curtains with no block out, and single glazed
windows allowed plenty of street noise. Once I put my
ear plugs in all was well. Glad I had hubby with me, the
room had an adjoining door, only locked by a flimsy
slide snib. The couple next door must have been watching
a funny movie, what else could all those giggles be??? I
enjoyed the seagull, that knocked at the window and must
be very accustomed to being given treats...the gull
liked "Cheerio's" Basic breakfast, night club noise
Friday night, Saturday wasn't so bad. Upside, close to
waterfront and restruants, bus service good.
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
2 October 2011
I would never ever stay here again or recommend that
anyone stay here. I am surprised it has not been
inspected and closed down. When you register the
receptionist asks you to pre authorize the total amount
of your stay on a credit card, plus an additional
$100.00 deposit in case you "Trash the room". This in
itself should have been enough of a warning. However,
nothing could prepare you for the room. The decoration
is in itself depressing awful - Mustard painted unevenly
plastered walls, with no decoration, and the furnishings
including the bed, bedding, curtains and carpet were
badly stained. Everything in the room appears to have
been purchased from a Victorian charity shop and
desperately in need of a good cleaning. Seriously only
the brave could sleep comfortably in this place so be
warned. The area around the hotel is also frequented by
substance abusers and homeless people at night .
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
30 September 2011
I stayed at 'the Strath' with my 3 daughters and their 2
girlfriends for a fun filled trip to Victoria in June.
We absolutely loved it. They have 4 bars and a rooftop
restaurant with a volleyball court! It's very close to
the waterfront and they provide free parking a half
block away. And to finish off your trip a very good
continental breakfast in the morning. One of the best
places to stay in Victoria for sure.
Review of the Strathcona Hotel Victoria
27 September 2011
Sadly we only stayed 1 night but found this hotel to be
right in the heart of things - especially as we had to
carry luggage to the seaplane terminal the next morning.
The room was fine for the price & the pub attached was
great for dinner and a few drinks. I asked for an
upstairs rooms with any possible to views. Cant comment
on noise from rooftop bar as it was closed when we were
there. |
