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Strathcona Hotel

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A historic building with a prominent 'Strathcona' sign, featuring a classic architectural style with large windows and a balcony. - Strathcona Hotel (Victoria)
A bar area with a central counter, wooden railings, and a chandelier. - Strathcona Hotel (Victoria)
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Located close to Victoria Bug Zoo and Greater Victoria Public Library, Strathcona Hotel provides a nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and 6 bars. The on-site restaurant, The Sticky Wicket, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a chair, and framed artwork on the walls.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, wooden dresser, and a large bed with a grey blanket.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

City Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Queen Room - Newly Renovated

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with drawers.

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small kitchenette.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Strathcona Hotel is in Downtown Victoria, a walkable area in Victoria with good shopping. Victoria Royal Theatre and Royal BC Museum are cultural highlights and Victoria Bug Zoo is a popular area attraction. Greater Victoria Public Library and Miniature World are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Victoria travel guide
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919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2C2

What's nearby

  • A bustling outdoor market with stalls, tents, and a historic building in the background.
    Government Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A glass-domed structure with a staircase leading up to it, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrian crossing.
    Victoria Conference Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A multi-level shopping mall with a glass ceiling, hanging decorations, and banners.
    Bay Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A museum exhibit with a large, patterned textile on display, surrounded by informational panels and exhibits.
    Royal BC Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Royal Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cactus Club Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Crust Bakery
    2 min walk
  • The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Browns Socialhouse Victoria Falls
    2 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Clubhouse Lounge
  • Distrikt Nightclub
  • Rooftop Patio
  • The Sticky Wicket

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (46 inches high)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests arriving after midnight should ring the doorbell to gain access to the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Strathcona Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Strathcona Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Strathcona Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Strathcona Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this hotel is steps from Victoria Bug Zoo, Greater Victoria Public Library, and Bay Centre. Miniature World and Victoria Conference Centre are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Strathcona Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1172 out of 1889 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 481 out of 1889 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1889 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1889 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1889 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, big rooms, excellent location and very friendly accommodating staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at Strathcona. Great position in downtown Victoria, but lovely and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and very delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, lots of pillows, hot showers, quiet, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for the price. Easy to walk to a lot of great food and tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an adequate value for money proposition. Its (just) outside of the cute victoria waterfront. Rooms were very spacious which was important to us. That said, the stay was a bit unpleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a good location, and the staff were very friendly and helpful with both the check in and checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sensor lighting at night in the bathroom was extremely helpful. Great cleanliness each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The location is perfect with being so close to numerous restaurants, The Parliament House, waterfront and lots of shops were walkable and it was nice to not have to drive anywhere. Fun bars are just next door. Coffee in the lobby is tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Walking distance to everything. Quiet. Unless activities on the rooftop patio. Good coffee in lobby. And next door to the Sticky Wicket ! Good food and atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, and a good rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. Hotel was very good value for the area. Easy walk to multiple restaurants, tours, and shops. Rooms were clean and spacious. Parking was very easy. Air conditioning was much appreciated - as well as the extra blankets when it got chilly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is good , close to tourist places. Room was clean, bathroom clean but door was so hard to open from the inside. Parking is outside the hotel premise which I was worried that it would be broken in during the night, front line staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Clean Room!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angeline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient in the area, close to all., like attractions, food restaurant , fast food, groceries. Maybe need some renovation and innovation. But over all it is awesome if you just need to rest and sleep over night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We showed up early and they were happy to keep our luggage while we walked around Victoria. Hotel is in the heart of town and close to excellent shopping and dining, yet was surprisingly quiet. Excellent hotel and excellent price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The attached restaurant was good. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and welcoming !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Clean , comfy room and shower
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms. Only downside was that we were above the patio and it was a little noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well situated in the heart of downtown with a convenient excellent pub attached to it. The room were well appointed and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026