This hotel built in 1989 is very quaint with lovely furnishings, polished floors and lovely rugs.   I liked it so much the first time that I decided to stay there again.   I left something in the room on my first trip and they posted it to me in Australia.  What great customer service is that!  The room rates are reasonable with an ensuite room under $100 Canadian and if you want to share a bathroom then it would be about $70 per night.

The breakfast included toast, spread, coffee and juice which was sufficient for me, as I don’t eat big breakfasts anyway.  If you like a larger breakfast then there are places nearby.  The hotel is located in a great position, in walking distance to Gas Town and Robson Street shopping in the other direction.

In conclusion to this hotel travel review of The Victorian I must add that I would recommend this hotel to anyone who can manage the stairs as it is a great deal for being so central.

Liked:  Clean room with lovely furnishings for a very good price
Disliked:  Stairs but they were only an small inconvenience
Tip:  Walk everywhere - don't miss out on Gastown which is close by

I was there 4 nights so it did matter more to me than if I had been only staying overnight.  I had breakfast included in the charge which was a buffet and this was quite sufficient but I didn't eat in the restaurant at other times.  I did go to a small restaurant nearby, about a street away, though which was pleasant.  There is a food mart a few blocks away but this is walkable.

The sullen Manager added to the overall dissatisfaction with the hotel so I hope he has moved on by now.  I must admit though the other staff though, besides the Manager,  were polite and tried to be helpful.  The experience was not all bad and the hotel had the bonus of the view of the Colosseum from the roof.   I hope you found this hotel travel review to be useful to you and know that is my own unbiased opinion of the hotel as I experienced it.