Apr 18, 2011
Our one bedroom had a good sized kitchen with coffee
maker, toaster, microwave, full size fridge, table and
chairs, along with plates and cutlery. There was ample
room for 3-4 adults as there was a queen bed in the
bedroom, a king bed and double bed couch in the living
room. We opened the window on arrival each day as it was
musty smelling. Our wheelchair accessible room was close
to the elevator, and a steep ramp into the side
entrance. There is an elevator and accessible entrance
at the front of the hotel. There were two comfortable
double beds. The bathroom had a roll in shower. The
toilet was a front transfer only. THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP AT
THE SIDE ENTRANCE IS DIFFICULT TO GET UP, TOO STEEP AND
UNEVEN AT THE BOTTOM TO GET DOWN ALONE. The onsite
restaurant is not fancy but had good pub food and served
mainly beer. It opened at 11am as its owners are
separate from HoJos. Price and accessibility were the
main attractions for us, and we would stay again.
Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria
Apr 4, 2011
I was travelling solo and also this was just a pleasure
trip. I sought out accommodations with cooking
facilities as I hate to eat out alone and I also want to
stay on my heart healthy diet so by preparing my own
food, I know what I am eating. Exercise is also
important to me as well as being in a safe neighbourhood
for walking outdoors. This hotel had all that I needed.
The property is older but welcoming and well maintained.
My king size bed was comfy and the room was very large
as we use to see in hotels years ago. The room was well
fitted with room darkening drapes, sofa, t.v. (with an
amazing channel selection), table and chairs as well as
a writing desk and complimentary internet. The cooking
area had a full size fridge with separate freezer, stove
with oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and
even an old fashioned "brown bettY" tea pot! Good
quality pots and pans allowed me to prepare my meals
like at home. They even supplied the dish soap, clean
dish cloth and towels every day as well as my decaf
coffee and salt and pepper. The beddings were fresh and
fairly new. This was a non smoking room and the blankets
were not full of cigarette burns hidden under the
spread. My room overlooked the gorge and was very quiet
even when there was a full house several times during my
7 night stay! A full house several times a week tells
one that others believe in this place. My bathroom was
spotless as was the whole room and again, the manager is
blessed with great staff who bend over backwards for
you. So if you are looking for "bang for your buck" and
good clean accommodations please don't hesitate to stay
here. I will certainly return given the opportunity.
Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria
Mar 2, 2011
While the room was fine, there was no dining room for
breakfast as was advertised on the website. The hotel
staff were not helpful and the restaurant was little
better than a sleazy bar. The pool closed a 9pm. Rental
car service which was also advertised on their website
was non existent.
Area recommendations
I would recommend the city centre
Getting around
cabs are handy and inexpensive. There is little parking
in Victoria..
Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria
Feb 12, 2011
Good location, free parking, mini-suite with full
kitchen, nice pool and spa, comfortable bed, free WIFI.
Very good service on demand. Only thing missing is
satellite TV for french channels.
Area recommendations
Downtown is really nice. Go do the grocery shopping at
Wall Mart where it is lot less expensive than to the
local stores like Save-on-Foods where you even pay to
get a cart. Mayfair shopping center close by.
When to go
Not in January or February because there is lots of rain
and even if the temperature is between 5-10C, it is very
cold...
Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria
Jan 14, 2010
You can't beat the value of this Hojo near downtown. The
staff are wonderful and we got a big suite for my
family. If you have kids or like to swim, the large pool
will be a delight. The hotel is older but you definitely
get what you pay for. I recommend this hotel
wholeheartedly.
Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria
Nov 28, 2010
Absolutely horrible experience. I can't believe the
Howard Johnston carries their name on this hotel. I have
stayed at lots of hojo's and this was not in the same
league. We where not expecting anything fancy, just
clean. Upon checking in, we went to our room, which
reeked of pet urine, and smoke. Carpet had disgusting
white stains on it. We then got changed to another room,
which was hotter than the Sahara, heater was broken, and
on full blast. Our 3rd room had a hole punched in the
wall, and cracks in the bathroom floor. After 3 room
changes, there was no manager around. Doesn't he do room
checks.. Is he that clueless his hotel is in shambles???
The front desk girl explained because we had booked
through Expedia, we would have to call them for a
refund. Very disappointed. My parents stayed at inn of
laurel point, for $30 more, well worth it!!!! Stay away
from this one!!!!!!
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