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. This is an 1892 Victorian house in the old community of Fairfield, near Juan de Fuca Strait. All rooms have private bath. At 1 Cook Street in the Beacon Hill area, this is a very large Tudor mansion which overlooks the waterfront with 14 units including suites with kitchens. Some rooms have fireplaces.