Both are in the expensive range. Broad St. is a less formal place, pasta is the specialty, with jazz at night. Buchart Gardens has a restaurant amidst the flowers . There are many many hotels and inns with a great deal of character in the Victoria area. It's an institution, newly restored to its early grandeur.
Tea is served in the lobby each afternoon.
This unique hotel has rooms with atmosphere in three former mansions, and breakfast is included. The staff serves high tea each day in the lobby. The inn has bicicyle lock-ups and it is an excellent place from which to take a bike tour of the city. Some units share bathrooms. Many fine bed and breakfast inns are in operation throughout the greater Victoria area.