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Victorias old world charm blends well with the latest trends in design and comfort with its extensive collection of boutique Victoria 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. Within the property are the Swans famous brewpub that serves award winning beers, a bistro that features nightly live music, and some of the finest pieces of original local art. The Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is another showcase of design and elegance. The property is Victoria's only five star oceanfront resort; it features elegantly-appointed interiors, contemporary coastal cuisine, and a full-service spa. The Brentwood also puts you just a short walk away from the famous Butchart Gardens. You should also look up Abigails Hotel, just a short walk away from downtowns 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. Also worth looking into are The Bedford Regency and The Magnolia Hotel & Spa.
Victoria Hotels Near Downtown
Victorias downtown is the best place to experience the sights and sounds of Garden City. Youll find some of the best shopping destinations in downtown Victoria: Antique Row on Fort Street, the charming little shops in Market Square, and the dainty gift shops that line Government Street. Look for downtown Victoria hotels that are just a short walk away from the major attractions of the city: the majestic Legislative Buildings, ivy-covered Empress Hotel, and the entertainments of Inner Harbour. Experience Inner Harbour to the fullest by walking along the causeway while enjoying the ambience of local musicians, jugglers, and artists; or head out into the great big blue to go high-speed whale-watching aboard a zodiac; or hop aboard a yacht for a luxurious dinner cruise. If youre taking your family with you, make time for the Undersea Gardens, Royal London Wax Museum, Crystal Gardens, and Miniature World. The city also features great museums, such as the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum, and historic sites like Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt and Craigdarroch Castle.
Victoria Hotels for Garden and Park Tours
Aptly called the Garden City, Victorias beautiful lawns and gardens are possible in lieu of the fact that it is blessed with the mildest climate in Canada and the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. The Abkhazi Garden is one of the world's best and unique small gardens. Founded by Prince and Princess Nicholas Abkhazi in the middle of the last century, this one-acre property features quiet woodland, rocky slopes, spectacular scenery, and a restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea. Next, head off to Beacon Hill Park with its 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. Finally, take a leisurely stroll around world-famous Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of superb gardens and classified as a National Historic Site of Canada.
Victoria Hotels for Golf Getaways
Looking for a good round of gold?Start with this; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine readers as the #2 Top City in the Americas. Another reason is the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, voted the 2006 Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine readers. The course features three of the most demanding finishing holes on Vancouver Island. Nestled amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill, Arbutus Ridge puts you right on the home of some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries. Opening its gates in the summer of 2003, Bear Mountain Resort was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada. Theres also Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, co-designed by Jack and Steve Nicklaus. Sister course Bear Mountain Valley is equally impressive with its world-renowned Sant Spa, great dining options, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club, and a Nicklaus Golf Academy. The sister course, Bear Mountain Valley Course, is equally impressive while featuring unique amenities such as the world-renowned Sant Spa, great dining options, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club, and a Nicklaus Golf Academy. You might also want to consider the Highland Pacific Golf and the Olympic View Golf Club which plays host the award winning GBC Golf Academy. Its large natural grass driving areas, realistic target greens, and short-game practice areas are great for helping you elevate your game.
