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Guest Reviews of the Victoria Travelodge Hotel
8 February 2012
We stayed two nights at the Victoria Travelodge. This
was our first time, but won't be our last. We are
frequent visitors to Victoria and knew the access was
good to many parts of the city.
Initially, we had planned to bring our dog. He would
have and will love the hotel's location across from a
park which overlooks the Gorge and footbridge across.
We were assigned rooms on this side of the property -
ask for this. The other side has no view.
The building itself is less than impressive when you get
past the front. Past reno's are close to sketchy. Watch
your head on the stairwell. Also, it seemed that many
other guests might be longer term. A number were smokers
who used the balconies.
The room was large, well appointed and had a small
kitchen with range, refer, sink and table / chairs.
Interestingly, there were no utensils or microwave.
Bring your own?
The appliances, bath fixtures and beds were new. The
furniture, which was in acceptable shape, was early
'80's oak. The carpet appeared new. Of special mention
were the bed coverings and sheets. Very nice.
There was a 42" LCD, but no Fox News on Shaw Cable.
The air conditioner was somewhat load. It would run
continuously unlike some that temperature cycle.
We did not try the restaurant. The pool was adequate and
indoors. There is a sauna and small exercise equipment
room.
The front desk was friendly and helpful.
Guest Reviews of the Victoria Travelodge Hotel
January 19, 2012
We go to Victoria nearly every year, and had been
staying with a "bargain" local chain. Recently, however,
the place had gone downhill, so we looked for something
newer and more convenient. The Travelodge (on Gorge
Road) met all our needs. It is clean, comfortable,
well-run (the staff were very helpful), and less than a
10 minute drive from downtown. We asked for a quiet
room, and the one we got was as quieter than our
neighborhood at home--no traffic noise. There is also a
breakfast room attached to the motel--a great timesaver.
We were very satisfied, and we'll be back.
Guest Reviews of the Victoria Travelodge Hotel
January 19, 2012
Rooms are clean and well appointed. Staff was very
friendly and helpful. The front desk staff quickly gave
us a change in room, when we felt we had an issue with
heating. The hotel is not new and the outside hallways
and stairs tend to show this, but not a big deal,
especially if you are aware before you get there. eg if
you are on the third floor, you have to walk up outside.
The indoor pool is quite adequate. Depending where your
room is, it can be a long walk outside to get to it,
though. But once again, no big deal. Ample supply of
towels at the pool, which I really appreciated, having
small children with me. We didn't have time to access
the Galloping Goose Trail, but I think that is a nice
feature to have located nearby.
Guest Reviews of the Victoria Travelodge Hotel
January 18, 2012
I don't remember the last time I stayed at a Travelodge
(maybe never?) but thought I'd give it a shot because I
was booking three/four rooms and needed to be budget
conscious. I can't say I expected much, driving up and
seeing that the front lobby was under construction.
However, this place proved to me how a simple place
could far exceed my expectations! Upon arrival, the
front desk receptionist was very friendly and knew our
booking exactly as soon as I mentioned we had multiple
rooms. She had it all ready to go and was able to
accommodate rooms next to each other (I had e-mailed the
general manager a few days prior to arrival requesting
rooms next to each other). It would have been nice if we
had adjoining rooms, but they were not able to
accommodate it based on the rooms that were occupied
that week. However, having rooms next to each other was
fine anyway. We went into our room and was pleasantly
surprised!! I was expecting a somewhat old-looking room,
with very basic amenities. However, this was more like a
3 1/2 star hotel, with renovations and upgrades
throughout. Within a few minutes of settling into our
room, the front desk had already called to make sure our
room was okay. Really? Never expected such service!
We've stayed at many 4 and 5 star hotels all over the
world and have never experienced this simple gesture
that makes such a difference!! We mentioned that we
would be needing a crib. The front desk said that she
would try her best and within 5 minutes, there was a
knock on the door with a crib! The rest of our 2 night
stay was fabulous and we had no problems except for the
lack of parking sometimes at night. Check-out was quick
and efficient. Hotel staff (both reception and cleaning
staff) were all fabulous. Amazing service, friendly.
Very pleasantly surprised!! I will definitely stay here
again on my next visit to Victoria!!! Props to the
general manager. Has changed my view of Travelodge!!! :) |
