Hotels near Victoria Inner Harbour Airport - YWH, Victoria

What were your favorite spots? Use to be along Dallas Rd. and was so proud Dallas Rd. allowed dogs to walk along with their owners but now they are segregated to a muddy field. Where did you eat? So many places and atmospheres to choose from, from ethnically infused restaurants to funky places. Awesome place for breakfast is "John's Place" and if you're celiac "Six Mile Pub". Is getting around Victoria easy? Driving down town is a test of your patience. Lights stop you every second block, left turns jam up traffic flow to traffic jams caused by crammed streets made worse with bike lanes also impact parking. What would you avoid next time? down town > Use to be that Victoria was like a shiny penny but that is no longer the case. Street are not clean and the city no longer caters to the average visitor, instead the street people and beggars rule the roost. Speaking to other they feel the same which even includes those who live there. One resident stated they never go downtown because of the filth and harassment. So sad, because I was one of the biggest cheerleaders for Victoria.

Very safe, clean, driving not an issue, many to see and do and surprisingly inexpensive. Buchart Garden is a must see. Having tea time or a little bite with a glass of wine at the Empress is a great experience. Driving along the Fisherman's Wharf up.to those beautiful homes and communities is a great feeling.....positive thoughts in life.

A nice place to spend a quiet weekend away from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver. Downtown is easy to navigate with a lot of options to dine - restaurants, cafes and bars. Don't miss Milano coffee shop. The coffee and breakfast items are amazing. There are a couple of gluten-free and dairy-free options too. You won't need a car if you plan to explore the city but may need one to get there from Vancouver as it's a solid 30 minutes drive from Swartz Bay. All types of cuisines available in downtown - Canadian, Indian, Asian, Italian, fine dining, fast food etc. One sad thing though is that there were people sleeping in front of stores during the night. They did not look like junkies and rather just unfortunate to be in that situation. It was safe to wander about in the night but would not suggest to stretch your luck late into the night.

Victoria is a beautiful city. We were able to experience most of it on foot and bicycle. People were so kind and we felt safe the whole time. We also used city transit which is very clean and safe. Very impressed with our overall visit and I hope I can get back to see more. On a side note, we were there in April and many things were closed on Mondays. And a lot of the city doesn't open until 10 am even on regular work days. One of our favorite things was Fishermans Wharf. The food and atmosphere were fantastic!

I lived in Victoria for 20 years and have stayed at the Emptess numerous times before and since. I find your attitude and facilities impersonal and commonplace. No individuality or character. Run of the mill. Even the Union Club is more comfortable. The Empress had a certain atmosphere you have lost it. No different than any other American hotel. I would stay at the Magnolia for convenience or Dashwood Inn. The only difference between the the Emptess and Sandmans is price. You do have excellent staff. All your recent “ improvements seem to be money oriented and an effort to be “ politically correct “

Victoria is a great city to visit for a walking visit. Don't bother with a car - parking is expensive or non-existent. Skip the tourist shops on Government Street (except Murchies Teas). Beacon Hill Park is nice especially in spring or summer. The walk around the waterfront presents some interesting views. The Royal British Columbia Museum is a great place to learn about the history of western Canada. Overall, a nice, comfortable place to visit with slight British flavor.