Guest Review of the Marriott Hotel Victoria Inner Harbor
21 December 2011
Stayed here for for the first time for two nights from Dec 14-16 and was very
impressed by the hotel. It is fantastic for a Marriott and we got a great deal
so we were very happy. The rooms are a decent size, the furniture is all new,
the linens are high quality, and the beds are very comfortable!! They also have
decent shower heads and quick hot water which is always a nice thing early in
the morning. We did first get a two-bed room but they are only double beds and
quite small so we chose a single King instead - definately do that if you are
there as a couple! It's also in a great location... about a 4 minute walk to
Imax/Museum/Legislature and also very close (walking) to everything else
downtown.
I didn't get to eat at the on-site restaurant as there are so many dining
options in Victoria but the menu looked good and the prices seemed reasonable
for a good in-hotel food option. The hotel is also next to a great oyster bar if
you get a craving for some of those. My only two issues with the hotel is that
they charge for parking ($15 normal at most downtown places these days but
Victoria still does have some hotels that don't charge) and the hot tub is set
too high - you can't last very long in there before you're done! It is open
until 11PM though which is a bonus compared to many other hotels.
I would definately stay there again if I got a similar price to this stay
Guest Review of the Marriott Hotel Victoria Inner Harbor
25 November 2011
I tend to stay here the most when visiting Victoria. The staff are always very
pleasant and welcoming. From the check in to the concierge. Everyone is
fantastic. i also really like the location , the hotel is tucked away but right
in the center of things. The rooms are modern nice and spacious
Guest Review of the Marriott Hotel Victoria Inner Harbor
22 November 2011
We were a bit hesitant to book at the Marriott due to a few negative reviews,
however, we decided to go ahead and we're glad we did.
First, the name is a bit misleading in that the hotel is not actually on the
harbor. It is a block away behind the Empress Hotel. That wasn't a problem for
us but some have expressed disappointment and feel the name is misleading.
We had a corner room on the 9th floor facing the Empress. We could glimpse a
small patch of the harbor from our room and had a rather nice view of distant
snow capped mountains as well. The room had a small balcony. We were concerned
that the elevator was only about 15 feet from our door but in the four days we
were there, we never heard it day or night.
We did not visit the hotel restaurant as there are so many restaurants within
easy walking distance.
The hotel location is within easy walking distance of most attractions save for
Butchart Gardens (which is accessible by bus at the kiosk in front of the
Empress Hotel).
Don't miss the Orca (killer whale) watching tour! It was the high point of our
trip.
Next time we visit Victoria we'll certainly stay at the Marriott again.
Room Tip: Reserve a balcony room with either a "harbor" view (you may or may not
actually be able to see some of the harbor) or a city view. If you are
interested in the concierge floor, inquire in advance about the concierge lounge
hours of operation.
Guest Review of the Marriott Hotel Victoria Inner Harbor
18 November 2011
This is our second time staying at this hotel. The location was perfect because
the popular attractions and shopping were all within walking distance. We stayed
as a family with 3 little boys and it was nice to leave the car in the garage
and just walk to the museum or along the harbour too! The rooms are so nicely
appointed and the large floor to ceiling windows provided nice views of
downtown. We stayed at a room with 2 double beds and there was still plenty of
room for a twin roll-away, which was really nice! The front desk and staff are
all so kind and wonderful. The first time we stayed, we ate Sunday Brunch at
their restaurant and it was delicious. We always try to stay at Marriott because
we know we could get great consistent service and amenities. This property
definitely does not disappoint! The only downside is it does cost a lot per
room. But what do you really expect for prime location in a popular city? Great
stay all the way around. |
