Victoria is western Canada’s oldest city and British Columbia’s capital. The city’s British influences are clear in the architecture and nomenclature; thriving Chinatown reveals some of the city’s other influences. The Parliament Building overlooks the busy Inner Harbour; the Royal British Columbia Museum is across the street. The University of Victoria is 7.5 km (4.5 mi) northeast of downtown.

This hotel houses extensive recreational facilities including a health club with licensed personal trainers (surcharge). Various classes such as yoga and step aerobics are regularly scheduled (surcharge).

Recreational amenities include an 80-foot ozonated atrium pool, hot tub, and children's wading pool bordered by a pool deck with numerous lounge chairs. Goggles and disposable swim suits are available (surcharge).

Other highlights include a steam room, sauna, strength training machines, and free weights. The fitness room has three treadmills, four exercise bikes, two stairclimbers, two elliptical trainers, and one rowing machine as well as towels, showers, complimentary newspapers, exercise balls and mats, and mirrors.

The hotel is three blocks from historic Beacon Hill Park, an expansive green space with walking and running trails, a petting zoo, tennis courts, and magnificent views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the mountains of the Olympic Peninsula.

There are numerous golf courses in Victoria area and hotel staff can make arrangements for tee times.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

The hotel will be renovating from 2 January 2012 to 20 January 2012. The following areas are affected:

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Pacific Restaurant - Restaurant overlooking the hotel duck pond. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and specializes in West Coast cuisine. The restaurant offers a wide selection of wines, both local and international.

The Mark - Intimate restaurant; dinner served daily. The restaurant's extensive wine list features local, California, and imported vintages.

Pacific Lounge - Mahogany furnishings; big-screen television. Light lunches and dinners served daily. Martinis are a specialty; wide selection of blended and single-malt whiskies offered.

Courtyard Café - Street-level café serving specialty coffees, tea, smoothies, fresh pastries, and extensive deli menu. Guests may use two high-speed Internet terminals; use is complimentary, although guests are asked to purchase something from the cafe.

24-hour room service is also available.

**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.