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Hotel review of the Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
18 September 2011
Walking into our room and finding two separate sleeping areas was a big and
welcomed surprise. Linens were fresh, crisp and in general everything was
sparkling clean. Staff so very accommodating and friendly. We were picked up at
the ferry and driven to the hotel. Breakfast at the tower dining room, Vista 18,
was delightful with a near 360 view of Victoria.
Our next night was at the Empress. Our return trips will be back to Chateau
Victoria! They made our trip very memorable.
Hotel review of the Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
August 27, 2011
This was a three day trip to Victoria and our room was on the 17th floor looking
out over the entire harbor area. It was a two bedroom condo and it was
immaculate and very quiet. The staff at check-in was very friendly and the
shuttle driver from the ferry dock to the hotel was very good in telling us what
sites to see and good local info on restaurants....we would definitely stay here
again!
Hotel review of the Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
August 27, 2011
I have stayed at this hotel twice on vacation. It is best to avoid the smaller
rooms on the first few floors and reserve one of the many suites on the upper
floors. There you can spread out in quiet comfort to enjoy a small suite of
rooms, which may include a separate bedroom and kitchen. It is a great place for
older travelers, who prefer quiet and accessibility to attractions over style
and workout rooms. A real bonus is the View 18 restaurant on the top floor,
which serves up an excellent breakfast and dinner, along with fabulous views
that even the single traveler can enjoy. The staff is very accommodating, and a
computer is available for a limited time to check your email, if you want to do
that sort of thing on vacation. They'll even be sure you catch the airporter
that they called for you on time! Room Tip: Avoid lower 2-3 floors of single
rooms; ask for suite on the many higher floors
Hotel review of the Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
August 25, 2011
My teenage son and I stayed here for two nights, Friday and Saturday, and paid
$178.50 (including tax) a night for a small but clean room with two queen beds.
The beds were comfortable, and since we spent most of our time with friends who
were staying in one of the suites, the size of the room wasn't a big (pun)
problem, but it would have been if we'd needed to spend much time in the room
itself. With only one suitcase stand, and a fair amount of photographic
equipment in addition to two bags, our ability to get around was limited.
The TV was small, but we never turned it on, so I don't know about channels and
reception. The wireless internet connections were okay, and complimentary. The
bathroom was fine, clean but nothing special. It's most notable feature was the
gap between the medallion around the tub faucet and the wall--it made me feel a
little vulnerable (imagining what kinds of things crawl around inside walls that
could come out).
The other things that made the room less inviting were the view (parking lot)
and the fact that our windows were reachable from ground level. I understand
that almost all hotels have some rooms that are less desirable, and this time we
got one. I wish, however, that hotels would categorize these rooms in some way,
and charge less for them--it feels galling to think that you're paying the same
as someone who has a much nicer view, more space, etc.
Hotel review of the Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
August 25, 2011
We visited both the lounge and restaurant, and enjoyed both--the restaurant has
a great view, and the breakfast service was fine, although the bar service on
Sunday afternoon was odd--inattentive, almost resentful waiter, but we didn't
really care, we were exhausted and just wanted to sit and have a drink before
getting on the ferry back to Seattle. The lounge (while quite pricey) was
great--warm, friendly waiters who made us feel welcome even though not everyone
in our group was having something.
All in all, I probably would try to find another place to stay if I came back--I
don't have any big complaints, but I bet I could find someplace nicer, and a
better deal. |
