We enjoyed our stay at The Ivy in Victoria, B.C. Here are are a few pros and cons to consider and help you plan accordingly.
PROS:
* Easy check-in
* Convenient location within walking distance to downtown restaurants & shops near the harbor
* Secure building
* Beautiful unit with plenty of natural light
* TV with Netflix
* Washer & dryer available in the unit
* Full kitchen (place settings for 4)
* Parking lot across the street was free from 6pm-9am (during other hours, pay at automated station or with ParkVictoria app)
* Initial quick response to messages when we arrived
CONS:
* Lucky Bar Night Club is directly across the street (9pm - 2am Thur. - Mon.) was extremely loud with thumping music until 2am and shouting people on the street until 3:30am every night of our stay. If you’re a light sleeper, consider bringing ear plugs.
* Limited Keurig coffee pods available (4 pods provided for our 3 night/4 day stay). When we asked if there were more (in the locked cupboard under the stairs next to the water heater), we were told that more can be purchased at a nearby store.
* There was no hand soap in the 1/2 bath upstairs, or by the kitchen sink (only hand soap in the unit was in the downstairs bathroom)
* No paper towels or surface cleaner in the kitchen to clean up counters & table after meals
* No extra garbage bags for the small kitchen waste basket
* 4 bath towels provided (1 per person for our 4 day stay), 1 hand towel, 1 wash cloth. No extra towels visible.
* No pillow cases for the 2 pillows in the trunk (used with sofa bed)