Victoria, BC - The Harbour Towers Hotel

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The Harbour Towers Hotel has been around for quite some time, but it's just undergone a complete makeover with totally refurbished rooms and lobby area. Colors are soft teals, purples and burgundy.

It's conveniently located within walking distance of the Inner Harbour with its attractions and ports of entry. The upper floors of this 12-story hotel have views of Victoria's inner harbour on one side and of the Olympic Mountains on the other.

All the rooms have coffee makers, hair dryers, mini bars and the other usual amenities. A real plus here is the large number of suites which provide money saving options. Both the one and two bedroom units have full living rooms, pull-out sofa beds, dining areas and full kitchens. The opportunity is there to share with others or provide space for a family. With the fully stocked kitchens, you can eat in and save a bundle on meals. Even a standard room is quite spacious. Desks and computer modems are provided. Bathrooms are well lit and well stocked with amenities.

If you're here on a honeymoon or for special occasion, splurge on a two level penthouse suite with full kitchen, fireplace and Jacuzzi. The views and the suite itself are spectacular.

There's a good size (for a hotel) pool, a sauna and a whirlpool, but the exercise equipment is minimal. Never mind, there are lots of opportunities for beautiful walks in Victoria.

Impressions Cafe (breakfast, lunch and dinner) is located in the lobby area next to the Lobby Lounge. Both serve standard hotel fare at reasonable prices.

There's a day spa located in a two level penthouse suite with magnificent views over the Olympic Mountains. Massages, body wraps and polishes, facials, and a hair salon are available separately or as packages.

All in all, you can't go wrong staying at the Harbour Towers Hotel. It provides all that a well appointed and well run hotel should, along with almost all the comforts of home.

Harbour Towers Hotel
345 Quebec St.
Victoria, BC
V8V 1W4
Tel. 250-385-2405
Fax. 250-385-4453
Email: harbour@pacificcoast.net

Underground parking
Meeting space available
AAA/CAA 3 diamond rating
Canada Select 4 star rating
Rates vary according to season of year and accommodation. Year 2000 promotional rates for April and May run from CAN$109 for a standard room to $209-269 for a two-bedroom suite. Prices are higher between June and mid October and lower during the winter season.

©2000 by Barbara Ballard. Reproduction of this work in whole or in part, including images, and reproduction in electronic media, without documented permission from the author is prohibited. All images by the author.




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