The Best Western Inner Harbour is below my expectations, given it's location and the positive reviews on TA. I realize that to families and sightseers, my main complaint is probably not a big deal, but as I write this I am using the Days Inn (next doors) internet connection. Why you ask? Because the Best Western internet is just NOT acceptable, in fact, it doesn't work. I could spend hours on with tech support (I myself am tech savvy), but it's so much easier to click on to the neighbouring hotel's free WIRELESS internet. The modem in my room must be hardwired - which limits my mobility.

There aren't enough plugs in the room so everything is connected to an extension cord - and there are no free slots - so I've had to do some handy work to charge my laptop and other required materials.

Aside from technical issues, I am dissappointed in the fact that you have to pay to use any of the kitchen utensils at 15 dollars per night (the Residence Inn by Marriott provides all for you) and although I could get a corkscrew to use from the front desk, that, like getting the wire for the internet, was a step required by me that shouldn't have been required to begin with.

The room is dated, but appears to be clean. They are apparently doing renovations right now - which is good because it could use an update.

On the postiive? The front desk was very nice, and the underground parking is nice and secure. Also, the bathroom is a nice size and provides me with (almost) everything I need. Stil, next time I'm in Victoria, I'll be looking for more of a Residence Inn...

Located just 1.5 blocks from the center of Victoria, including Parliament, Empress Hotel, and the terrific Royal BC Museum. This was a very good and well-priced hotel, very clean with a large room and large bathroom. There was also a kitchenette which I was not expecting! The only drawback is that there is no air conditioning in the room. We were told to just open the door of our balcony to get our room to cool off. At least there was a fan in the room. I would probably not stay there again, but only because of this air conditioning problem.