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The Strathcona Hotel

919 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2C2, Canada
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The Strathcona Hotel
Ranked #41 of 57 hotels in Victoria
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Oak Harbor, Washington
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33 reviews 33 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Stayed at the Strathcona in April 2013. We had been reluctant to stay here on previous visits due to the comments about loud guests. We asked for the quiet side of the hotel and had a great room - small but comfortable and clean. Never had any problem from noise either from inside or outside of the hotel. Location can't... More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We booked on Hotel.com, we got a rate of 59.00 per night. The hotel has been partially renovated, but our room was not. It was clean, comfortable, provided free wi-fi, had everything that we needed, as we are not room dwellers, it was about the location. The staff was very courteous upon check in and out. Only down side, if... More

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Joel C, Manager at The Strathcona Hotel, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Barry, I will talk to the Front Desk Manager about have coffee available for the early birds. Good idea. Joel Chudleigh, Sales Manager More

Edmonton, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Hotel was booked through Bookings.com on sale. $55 per night. Ideal location on Douglas street, within close walking distance to harbour, bus depot, Empress hotel, parliament grounds,beacon hill park, tourist info.,great shops on Fort street and many restaurants. Hotel included breakfast which was good coffee and quantity of food, a bit lacking in variety. Room was sufficient but a bit... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

the maid service was very spotty- one day the garbage was not cleaned out, another-they never even touched the room until after 4pm! They provided a no-slip mat for the shower but took it away 2 days later!

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Joel C, Manager at The Strathcona Hotel, responded to this review
April 8, 2013

Mark, Thank you for your comments I will pass this along to housekeeping. We appreciare the time you took to comment about our property and we will improve our service thanks to you. More

Bainbridge Island WA
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130 reviews 130 reviews
91 hotel reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

This is a tough one to review. It could be a "3" for some people and a "4" for others. The hotel is ideally located in the center of Vic. Easy walking distance from the Black Ball and Vic Clipper ferries. We were a group of five guys intent on enjoying the pubs and food and booked three rooms. The... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We booked the hotel online and did so because we were only staying one night and they advertised a free breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised to find that when we arrived, we were greeted cordially by the staff. Our room was comfortable and clean. The continental breakfast was a welcome addition and the staff in that room were very polite... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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71 reviews 71 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

The appearance of this hotel is great.. Although Victoria is small it's in a great location a short distance from the Coach Stop. I ate in the pub downstairs, so getting a good meal and a drink was never a problem. My Single room was a little small, although still bigger then the ones in Tokyo :). I would stay... More

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British Columbia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

The wife & I have just spend five days at the Strathcona Hotel in downtown Victoria BC. This very economical hotel located within walking distance of BC Legislature Buildings is a sweet nugget. With the recent renovations, the small room we were in was very comfortable. The upgraded bathroom was clean and fresh. Daily maid service was well done. Though... More

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Sunshine Coast
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

The Strathcona Hotel is one of the oldest in Victoria, beautifully preserved, with friendly staff and very comfortable rooms. A daily breakfast is included in the tariff and there are several on-site places to enjoy lunch or dinner. The decor throughout the hotel is really attractive, with old photos and sporting memorabilia in all the public areas. The staff do... More

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Ottawa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

For the price, this place could not be beat. Rooms were a little small and outdated, but it's a historic hotel so you have to accept a little bit of outdated-ness. We stayed 5 days here and the service was good for us. The breakfast food and staff left a little bit to be desired but it was just nice... More

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Also Known As:
Strathcona Hotel Victoria
Address: 919 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2C2, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Victoria Capital Regional District > Victoria
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Ranked #41 of 57 hotels in Victoria
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