May 6, 2012
we were lucky enough to find the amethyst inn online-- we were amazed at the inn
from our first moments there to our last. friendly staff, gorgeous rooms,
fabulous breakfast served to you in the beautiful dining room.. a step back in
time not only with the surroundings but to when service was not just a word.
cannot wait to go back there next year. this is a must stay for tourists or even
Victoria residents who need a night away to be pampered.
Review Amethyst Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast
April 3, 2012
The Amethyst is a really lovely place to stay, with its old fashioned
atmosphere. It would be perfect if not for its location. It’s slightly far from
downtown Victoria, but if you are willing to walk for 20 minutes - not much in
the end - you can get there by feet. Otherwise, the bus stop is near and the
time schedule convenient. On the upper hand, you are walking distance for the
Blithly Bistro, a simply delicious, owner operated restaurant in Oak BayReview Amethyst Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast
10 November 2011
Back visiting my home town and I loved staying here. The owners were new at the
time and they were very particular about good service and the home is a gorgeous
piece of history in Victoria. A short walk from downtown and lots of free
parking. Something different for visitors to Victoria away from the Inner
Harbour.
Review Amethyst Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast
19 September 2011
Booked at the last moment and managed to get the last room available.. the
Windsor Room. (Funnily enough my husband and I were engaged at the real Windsor
Castle in England so..!) This Inn was absolutely spotless. I cannot think of any
other word to describe how immaculate this Inn was. The wooden staircases &
finishings looked as though they were freshly oiled, the carpets were freshly
vacuumed, the furniture and mantelpieces were shining and the gorgeous stained
glass windows were glistening in the light... we arrived in the early evening
and were greeted at the door to this amazingly beautiful old historic home. We
were told we could have tea, cookies or even a sherry should we wish to. We were
quite tired so went to our room where it was so surprisingly quaint! There were
books to read, chocolates, and plenty of historical articles about the Inn; even
a television if you like. The soaker tub was giant and everything was very
comfortable and again, so so clean. The one and only somewhat negative comment
we may have is that there wasn't air conditioning (which can be quite noisy some
places) but it was rather warm & our window could not be opened, which I would
probably prefer to AC anyways... They did provide another fan along with a
ceiling fan but unfortunately the were quite powerful so made it cooler yes, but
hard to sleep. It was a beautiful location with an amazing story behind it all,
a newspaper baron and his wife had made this home (wait, another funny
coincidence my husband and I both are in the newspaper industry too!). It has a
coded front gate, which is a nice touch and made us feel secure in a place we
don't know very well. Breakfast was served in the dining room and what a
gorgeous dining room at that. We were served with proper china cups and saucers
by a lovely gentleman who could not have had better manners. We enjoyed a fresh
fruit bowl that was excellent and the coffee & tea was piping hot and always
refilled. We were then given the most melt-in-your-mouth fresh baked croissant!
It was like nothing you've ever eaten (and I've been to France!)! The last
course was a half fresh bagel with whipped cream cheese and fresh salmon on
top... absolutely scrumptious! We were sorry we had to leave right away and
couldn't linger to enjoy exploring the Inn a little more.. but managed to take
some pictures of the decor that is so cozy and welcoming. I would love to stay
there in the winter sometime to experience the coziness of the antique
fireplaces. It was a lovely stay and as I finish writing this I can see that I
couldn't refrain from using the word 'absolutely'.. so that is my title
"Absolutely best in service". You'll see! thank you for a lovely time, Amethyst
Inn!
Guest Reviews Amethyst Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast
19 September 2011
i had a holiday in Canada for about one week with my friends. we have a very
nice trip in the friendly county. it is not only for the beautiful scenery and
the rich cultural, but also we have a deep impression in Amethyst Inn. the
surrounding of the room we live is really quiet so that we can have a good rest
after one day's sightseeing and shoping, the bed they provide is big and
comfortable! What's more ,the breakfast include in the cost of living is quite
delicious. Besides, the scenery around is ,you can have a walk or swimming in
the hotel after meals. Amethyst Inn have a good location. we have take bus to
the destination easily.
Room Tip: Just chose the room by yourself, Amethyst Inn will not make you
disappoint.
Guest Reviews Amethyst Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast
14 September 2011
Excellent!
I have to say it is really your fist choice if you want to have a beautiful
honey moon with your wife. The scenery around is heady and meals there can not
be better any more .The waiter there make us feel so warm and the time in
Amethyst Inn will be our forever memory.
Choice Amethyst Inn ,if you want a happy travel .
Room Tip: Tell waiter you kind of room you like( such as queit & sunny), they
surely can make you satisfied.
Guest Reviews Amethyst Inn Victoria Bed and Breakfast
2 September 2011
Great Service but have had better, We stayed in the Cameo room which was on the
third floor ... The room was lovely, but needs a ceiling fan as the little table
one is not enough. The soaking tub ... Very Strange One person can fill it &
soak but you are in a sitting if you need to rinse (say under arms, the water is
not high enough!) If you wanted to wash your hair, you had to rinse with a tacky
old pitcher ( A hand held Shower would have made a much classier choice) The
toilet paper is the cheapest roughest anybody could find. The breakfast left
alot to be desired ... the muffins were very dry, the fruit cups were not even
made with fresh seasonal fruit, There was no juice or milk offered just coffee
or tea ( not even water offered ) & I am sorry but bagels & lox's is not a
gourmet breakfast. The gate broke ... and we could not enter, except thru the
gate outside. When I went to complain the night help did not speak enough
english to understand, we parked outside the gate and took our chances. This
location is close to many attractions & you could walk!
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