Guest Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake Victoria
May 2, 2009
The Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites is located in Victoria on Elk Lake
you will need a car as it is about a 10-15 min drive to downtown
Victoria. They have a bunch of things at the hotel like a restaurant,
pool and fitness equipment. We like being a bit out of town and the
price was right and they allow us to bring our small dog. My husband
needed the internet access so this was a plus. The rooms were clean and
even though they allow pets the must have a good cleaning procedure in
place as there was no evidence of any animal dander. We would stay again
and did not mind the short drive to town.
Guest Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake Victoria
Feb 27, 2009
I stayed 2 nights while working in Colwood. Once again I was not
disappointed. The lobby, the hallways and my room was 5 star maintained.
The front desk staff was very efficient. I will return in March for a 3
night trip. "5 STARS"
Guest Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake Victoria
Dec 15, 2008
This hotel is great, the restaurant is awesome, and the hotel rooms are
beautiful.
There is a great heated pool, facing the south/west, so the sun is
shining on the pool all day, until the beautiful sunset over the
mountains.
There is free parking.
I have stayed downtown before, and had to pay $20 for parking, this
hotel, is only 10 minutes away, and you can take the bus which is right
outside the hotel and go downtown for $1.50.
I would definitely stay that again.
The staff was great also, very friendly and helpful.
Guest Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake Victoria
Dec 14, 2008
This is a newish motor hotel located in a distant suburb right beside
the highway. For visitors driving in from the ferry terminal at Swartz
Bay, the hotel is easy to spot just before its exit at Royal Oak. There
is ample parking around and under the hotel. While it is close to the
highway, traffic noise is not a problem.
Since the building is fairly new, the rooms are modern and
well-equipped. My double queen bed room had wireless Internet, a large
TV, a sink, microwave, desk, and a good sized bathroom. The room
overlooked the large outdoor swimming pool at the rear of the building.
Everything was clean and up to date.
The halls were well-lit and the stairwells accessible. In fact, I was
pleased to be able to use the stairs to go directly from the basement
parking right up to the top (3rd) floor. In many properties, you must
exit the stairs at the lobby. Every time I have visited this hotel, I
have found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful. Good morale is
apparent.
The lobby here is grand for a motor hotel. Off to one side is a nicely
arranged bar and adjoining restaurant. Unfortunately, on the morning I
went for breakfast, the staff's attention was divided by the task of
tidying up a banquet room next door. As a result, the half-dozen diners
had to wait long periods for service, so long that a few ended up
walking out... I was disappointed to not be able to report on the
quality of the food. The only other option in the area is a Tim Horton's
in a strip mall.
In fact, this hotel is far from everything worthwhile in Victoria. I can
recommend staying here only if you came by car and don't mind using it
to get to the sites. Parking is free at the hotel, but the harbour is a
20-minute drive and you'll pay to park around there. Several city buses
converge on a major stop about half a kilometre away, but the ride
downtown would be long.
Guest Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake Victoria
Nov 26, 2008
This HoJo's is very nice. The staff is very polite & helpful. Well,
after 2 nights I checked out knowing I will certainly be back. The
hallways, lobby & rooms well maintained. The parking next door at the
garden shop is very handy if you have a large vehicle.
Good job Howard Johnson. See you again.
Guest Review of the Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake Victoria
Nov 22, 2008
I stayed at the Howard Johnson on Elk Lake Drive recently and thoroughly
enjoyed my stay. The restaurant was fabulous, exceeded our expectations.
Staff were VERY helpful and courteous. They recently received the Hero's
of Hospitality Award from Howard Johnson Canada and earned it....What a
memorable stay. Rooms were very clean. Outdoor heated pool was
convenient. So worth staying here than downtown, free parking, WIFI,
local calls, coffee/tea, water and fruit bars upon arrival. Alround
fabulous. Can't wait to head back to Victoria to stay again!
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