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James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage

2.0 of 5
270 Government St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2L2, Canada
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Ranked #35 of 69 hotels in Victoria
3.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
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Cookietheviking
Toronto, Canada
Contributor
13 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011
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Apparently Carr died here, in a suite where the ladies room in the restaurant now stands. At least that's what a lady at the airport told me. Long in the tooth and a bit pricey for what it is (like most places in Victoria, in all fairness), it was still a good stay. My first night was in a small... More

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sunfunandbeach
calgary alberta
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

I stayed here with my boyfriend for 2 nights. I had read reviews and knew the rating of the hotel and it met my expectations. Nice concierge, but the hotel is so dated and old that I would definitely not stay here again. We got a great deal price-wise, which is why we stayed here, but looking back I do... More

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RosieP14221
Buffalo, New York
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011

I probably did not look closely enough at the specifications. I knew it was an old hotel, but have stayed in a lot of "older" place boths here and abroad which were updated enough to have the modern conveniences- to begin with, in the more European manner, the "ground floor" was a restaurant, so you had to hike your luggage... More

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sweisz
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011

We chose the James Bay Inn as part of a Victoria Clipper package. We chose it because it has personality and because of the location-in an interesting neighborhood within walking distance of stores, Dallas Road/beach, and downtown. Be aware that you must go up at least 12 steps to get to the lobby and more if your room is on... More

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whiteteaoriginal
vancouver
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011
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This is a really cute place situated in a quiet area in downtown Victoria. Walking distance to all the best tourist attractions (Royal BC Museum, BC Legislature, etc). We booked a one bedroom, the room itself was quite small, it just had room for a bed and a TV. The price was by far one the most inexpensive places in... More

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carolinetaylor_611
London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011
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person found this review helpful

This hotel has a lot of character - the 3rd oldest in Victoria! The room was tiny but adequate. Restaurant was great, food very good. We had breakfast and dinner there and they were both very nice and reasonably priced. The best thing about the hotel is the location. About 5 minutes walk to the harbour and downtown. More

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don v
Phoenix, Arizona
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

Were in this hotel for 2 nights in early August of 2011. No elevator and we were on the 3rd floor. Quite a challenge carrying bags up now that we are in our 60's. The room was incredibly small with a double bed. In fact the double bed, not a queen or king, took up most of the room. Bathroom... More

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Drummer1957
Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011

I booked a package through Black Ball Line for a one night stay with ferry tickets at James Bay Inn. Based on reviews and pics it seemed pretty decent. Upon arriving and checking into room 119 (right on the street off the lobby) my wife and I were shocked at what we were given. Room was 10 x 10 at... More

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Deni6
Katy, Texas
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011

The restaurant is very good, the hotel part, will never go back. The hotel has no elevator, so unless you are on the first floor, it is stairs! Lobby is also located going up an outside flight of stairs. Is quite a few blocks from the dock area and not an easy walk to find it. The building itself is... More

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mzbarb51
mazama
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Feels like Victoria ! Clean Antique decor, friendly staff, ideal location & very good restaurant/pub; James Bay hotel has it all. More

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