subject: What To Do Golfing Vacations Winter Attractions Dream Vacation Activities For The Athletic Traveler [print this page] Boutique Experience with Victoria Hotels Boutique Experience with Victoria Hotels
The old world feel of Victoria blends well with the latest trends in design and comfort with its splendid array of boutique hotels. Enjoy the slick interiors of Victorias art hotel: the Swans Suite Hotel. Located right in the heart of Old Town, this hotel offers just 29 suites with a spectacular penthouse that boasts of a roof terrace overlooking the Inner Harbour. Youll also find here Swans famous brewpub with its award winning beers, a bistro with nightly live music, and some of the finest original art pieces crafted by local artists. The Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is another showcase of design and elegance. Recognized as Victoria's only five star oceanfront resort; it features posh interiors, contemporary coastal cuisine, and a full-service spa. The Brentwood is also a short walk away from world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Another great option is Abigails Hotel, just a few blocks away from downtown Victoria's main attractions, Inner Harbour, parks and museums. The hotel features Jacuzzi soaker baths and wood-burning fireplaces, first class amenities youll surely appreciate after a tiring day of adventures. You are also treated to a sumptuous three course gourmet breakfast, personally presented by the Executive Chef, plus evening hors d'oeuvres to whet your appetite. Other excellent options are The Bedford Regency and The Magnolia Hotel & Spa.
Victoria Hotels for Relaxing Getaways
Walking is the best way to explore the city of Victoria, and with its abundance of beautiful gardens, museums, parks, landmarks, restaurants, and shops youll find yourself rightly exhausted after a days expedition. To keep yourself energized, stay in Victoria hotels that feature relaxing vistas and rejuvenating surrounds. Delta Victorias luxuriously appointed rooms, spectacular views, top-class fitness facilities, European-inspired spa, and splendid restaurants, will surely recharge your for more adventures around the city. You might also want to consider The Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is another option; with the flexibility and service of a luxury hotel, youll be ready and recharged for more adventures to Victorias major attractions. Your other relaxing options include the Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa, Aerie Resort, and Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, a property that features views of the Pacific Ocean, Olympic Mountain range, and Legislative buildings. An off-the-beaten-path spa experience can be had at the Merridale Spa with their Antioxidant Hut treatment.
Victoria Hotels and British Columbia Attractions
British Columbia is an excellent option for your next adventure. The region has more than 1,100 different wildlife species and some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, making British Columbia the perfect place to watch and enjoy wildlife. British Columbia boasts of some of the most unforgettable scenery, with majestic mountains soaring up to 9,843ft, ancient old-growth forests, caves, hoodoos (ancient, stone-like pillars), and wide stretches of sandy beaches. Look for good Victoria hotels to serve as a base for all your adventures, from hiking through alpine meadows, exploring Canada's highest waterfalls, to wading in natural hot springs. Youre also sure to catch a bit of wildlife rushing by this wonderful scenery, so make time for bird watching; or if the season is right, hop aboard a whale watching tour. Bald eagles may be soaring above so keep an eye out for these magnificent creatures, also keep your eyes and ears peeled for mountain goats, moose, and caribou.
City of Gardens and Victoria Hotels
Recognized as the Garden City, Victorias beautiful gardens are borne of the fact that it the city has the mildest climate in Canada and basks in the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. Start your garden crawl with the Abkhazi Garden, one of the world's best and unique small gardens. This one-acre property is also lovingly called "the garden that love built" and features quiet woodland, rocky slopes, spectacular scenery, and a restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea. Beacon Hill Park showcases alpine gardens, wildflower meadows, rose gardens, lakes, Mayor's Grove of Trees, and native Garry Oak forest. Government House features 8. 9 hectares of a rare Garry Oak ecosystem, and 5. 7 hectares of formal gardens including the Bruce Pavilion, Rotary Garden of International Friendship, Victorian and Sunken Rose Gardens, Winter, Iris, Perennial, Alpine, Heather, Herb, Cut Flower, Cottage and English Country Gardens. Hatley Park is a sprawling Edwardian estate that features a Scottish-inspired castle, formal gardens, lush old growth forests and ocean vistas. Of course, theres world-famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada with 55 acres of superb gardens located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island.
