Booked this hotel through an Expedia package and was very pleased with the great price and quirky charm. Loved the old glass windows, creaky stairs and panel furniture. My plane trip was delayed by one day due to weather and the James Bay Inn desk clerk arranged with Expedia to give me a refund for the night, which I appreciated.... more

After finding a slew of other hotels were full, I was happy to get a room at the James Bay Inn a few weeks before an August trip. I suppose I wasn't expecting much, so the lack of atmosphere in the basic room did not bother me. The location was very convenient - just a few blocks behind Parliament -... more

I was disappointed with the hotel and it's procedures. I had made reservations for the James Bay Cottage in August, before I made the reservations for the Clipper. I called again Thanksgiving weekend to re-confirm our stay and was assured that we were correctly listed for the cottage. I had requested that because our son Mark, who would have just... more

I got the JBI bundled with my Clipper reservation, and read reviews here that made me a bit hesitant, but the location and price were right. Things I found from other reviews that were accurate: There is no elevator in this property. So if you are above the 1st floor, prepare to lug your luggage. Also, the Lobby itself is... more

I was disappointed with the hotel and it's procedures. I had made reservations for the James Bay Cottage in August, before I made the reservations for the Clipper. I called again Thanksgiving weekend to re-confirm our stay and was assured that we were correctly listed for the cottage. I had requested that because our son Mark, who would have just... more

The price and history of the James Bay Inn attracted me to it. Even though there is no view of the harbor from this hotel it is only a few blocks from the docks and in what appears to bear an historical section of Victoria. We found the lobby to be very quaint, breakfast at the restaurant very filling and... more

We had booked our 3 night stay at the James Bay a month in advance. We had a confirmation number, a room number as well as the woman we spoke to. Didn't really matter about the confirmation number, they had given our room away and really didn't care. We needed two beds as we were not a couple. All they... more

I was recommended the James Bay Inn by a co-worker who just happened by it one day and has stayed there every time they're in Victoria. I absolutely loved the old charm! I was already forewarned about the history of the James Bay Inn and the hotel being older with every room having a different look depending on what kind... more

We booked our trip on the Clipper, for a room at James Bay Saterday and Sunday. We also booked a Hi Tea at the Emperous, and a vistit at the Royal B Musium. We were told that the James Bay had an elavator, this is not true. My friend has had a stroke and can not climb stares, I have... more