Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
Aug 9, 2010
We went to Victoria for a mini weekend vacation and stayed at the James Bay Inn.
My boyfriend and I did some research online prior to our stay and decided on the
Inn because it sounded like it had lots of charm. It did have the charm but we
missed the basic things you get with a regular hotel...things like more pillows,
towels, hair dryer in the room (you have to ask for one and then you still have
to go down to the front desk and pick it up yourself). The bedspread looked
dated and although I didn't mind this too much, the sink is actually in the
bedroom and not the bathroom. The shower is clean and good shower head/pressure
but the water went hot/cold without any faucets being turned on in the
room...something you don't want when you are taking a shower!
The location is great...easy walk to downtown and also in the a beautiful
neighborhood. The building has a restaurant below it, which was convenient too.
We enjoyed our stay in Victoria but would probably stay at a different hotel
next time...as we enjoy a few more upgrades, however if you just need a place to
stay and prefer the charm to the new amenities...then you may enjoy the Inn!
Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
Aug 4, 2010
I would recommend to a friend. The place is a but more of a walk to downtown
then advertised, but do-able. The rooms were immaculately cleaned, in fact we
kept commenting that we'd never seen a bathroom scrubbed so clean. The rooms
varied in size depending in location and some of the smaller rooms were pretty
squished especially if traveling with luggage. We enjoyed our stay and would
return. We especially enjoyed the small sun deck and the large variety in paint
colors on the interior. :-)
Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
Jun 30, 2010
I stayed for 2 weeks in Oct and my experience was mostly positive. However, with
my length of stay, I would have liked a refrig or a microwave in my room. Fair
warning-there is a pub on the ground floor and my room was right above it. A few
nights some very rude, inconsiderate pub patrons were standing and talking very
loud for about an hour so this can be a problem if you like peace and quiet. The
staff was very helpful and friendly and I would stay again but not in room near
the pub entrance. When I asked about the pub noise before I made my reservation,
the desk clerk said the noise would not be a problem. Wrong. The rooms near the
pub can be noisy and the staff should just be honest about it. Overall, I
enjoyed my stay for the price I paid..
Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
Jun 21, 2010
The staff and cleanliness were terrific. The room was ready when I was told it
would be. Staying there on a Saturday night I was wary of noisy passers-by, but
that was a non-issue. Sleep quality was mediocre because the person I was
sharing the room with (my brother) was still up while I was trying to sleep. The
beds were very comfortable. I wouldn't call this a complaint, but if you're a
light sleeper, you may find that the hallway noise gets through the door without
much difficulty.
Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
Jun 6, 2010
I booked the James Bay Inn on a whim after deciding to hop over to Victoria for
the weekend, and was pleasantly surprised. Sure, it isn't a Westin or a Hilton,
but for the price, what do you expect? The room was cozy, but had all the
basics, including a comfy bed and good sized washroom. And I liked the quirky
aspects of it, like the radiator and the slightly sloping floors. I'm certainly
more likely to remember it than, say, a Travelodge. My room was completely
clean, the staff were pleasant, and the location is unbeatable (few blocks
outside of downtown, almost right beside Beacon Hill Park) and safe.
And, seriously, the hotel is three stories high-- it's not like they are asking
you to carry your bags a mile barefoot. Yes, good to know if you have limited
mobility, but, really, for easily $40 cheaper a night than a chain downtown, I
will take the extra exercise.
Plus, they have free wireless that is actually really fast-- unlike most of the
chains that charge you $12 a day!
The restaurant was pretty standard. Friendly staff, good selection, but there
are definitely better restaurants downtown. You do get 15% of a meal, though,
and their breakfast selection looked good.
One thing worth remembering-- there is no blow dryers, so bring your own!
Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
May 25, 2010
Loved the residential neighborhood. Was not as close to downtown Victoria as we
understood from the website but still within a 15 minute walk to town. Lobby was
cozy & welcoming. Front desk staff was a bit aloof at first but helpful when
asked. The room & bathroom were clean but water temperature during showers was
unpredictable. Had a nice bay window (that opened) & a heater in the form of a
fake fireplace that added a quirky charm. Looks like the TV & duct-taped remote
could use an upgrade but both still worked. We stayed on the third floor & had
to shlep our own bags up both flights of stairs which was fine for us but anyone
with physical challenges should probably stay elsewhere. Once you are off the
ground floor, it's clear how old this inn is. The floors are slanted to the
degree of feeling like the building is composting. The physical set-up of the
hallways is strange & awkward. Walking through the long hallways, & around
corners, especially at night, gave us a strong sense of being watched. And not
from a guest or employee - this place is genuinely creepy! Would likely NOT stay
again, just for the uneasy feeling we experienced.
Guest Review of the James Bay Inn Victoria
May 10, 2010
We absolutely love staying at the James Bay Inn. It's our type of place. It's
cozy and comfortable and clean. Every time we come to Victoria we stay at the
James Bay Inn. We don't even think of staying anywhere else. I feel sad for the
negative comments some people have made about this place. Those people don't
deserve to stay at the James Bay Inn. This hotel has a warm, friendly, family
atmosphere. If this doesn't appeal to some people they should go elsewhere and
leave this place to those of us who appreciate it.
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