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Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
6 January 2012
My parents have stayed here during their annual visit to Victoria twice now, and
it will likely be their regular spot from now on. The location really can't be
better - easy walking distance to the Inner Harbour and downtown; the Royal BC
Museum next door; 180-acre Beacon Hill Park across the street; and 10-15 min
walk to stunningly scenic Dallas Road waterfront. The room included full
kitchen, so my parents could prepare meals and host family in the room. The Inn
is friendly, economical, clean and comfortable. My parents had rental bicycles
and they were able to store them in a safe place. Big windows facing east and
north with views to the park and towards town. There was some traffic noise, and
the room was a bit warmer than they liked (their visit was in June). Otherwise I
heard no complaints. Other accommodations in the area tend to be high-end
hotels; this place has been a quiet favorite of travelers for many years.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
5 January 2012
I was traveling with my 85 year old mother and we were given a ground floor
1-bdrm suite that met our needs perfectly. If traveling with someone who doesn't
do stairs very well, be sure to ask for this as there are no elevators. The beds
were great, the kitchen was surprisingly large and well equipped and the price
was excellent, particularly with the winter rates in effect. No view but a very
nice patio to be enjoyed in warmer weather. The location is excellent, bordering
the Provincial Museum and Beacon Hill Park and within easy walking distance of
the Inner Harbor and downtown Victoria.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
29 December 2011
The location was great and the room was overall nice and clean. But the shower
drain was totally plugged, and I had to pull out a long handful of gucky hair,
bit by bit, before it would drain. Yech! And make sure you get one of the rooms
with balcony or patio. Ours had only windows that looked out on an alley at
pavement level. Also, there was no counter space at all in the kitchen or bath.
The only table was so narrow it could only seat one person at a time without
overlapping knees. And no DVD player. Not a great experience, overall.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
17 December 2011
Very nice hotel with large, clean and well decorated rooms. Ours with a all you
need kitchenette. No restaurant on site but very close by and you have the
option of cooking yourself your meal with the well equipped kitchenette. Right
across the entrance of Beaconhill Park if you really enjoy a stroll in the park
or need some open space for children to run and play.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
14 December 2011
I have been staying here at the Helm's Inn for nearly two weeks. I'm visiting
Victoria while taking a class at the University of Victoria. Helm's Inn is clean
and quite with friendly and helpful staff. I have rented a suite with a
kitchenette witch is perfect for longer stays. The location is wonderful, close
to the inner harbour and great downtown shopping and restaurants. The bus stop
to catch a ride to the University is just a block away. Best of all, I feel safe
here which is important when I'm travelling on my own. The cost to stay here is
very fair considering the room size and amenities. I would recommend this hotel
to anyone visiting Victoria!
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