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"What Guests are saying about Pauls Motor Inn Victoria "

Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Mar 22, 2009
Paul’s Motor Inn is a decent place to stay. The decor is somewhat dated, definitely could use an update. Everything worked well, fridge, iron, coffee maker which is always a pleasant surprise. The traffic noise was at an acceptable level despite being on busy Douglas Street.

Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Mar 2, 2009
Old motor inn that has tried to keep up. Stayed there in the past at a reasonable rate, but too expensive for what you get now. Within walking distance of downtown and harbour area.

Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Feb 22, 2009
Room was neat, clean and quiet. Not a spectacular setting, but very good value for the price. Mini refrigerator was an asset. Within walking distance to the harbour. Bus stop located right outside the Inn. Front desk staff is usually very low key but professional, more enthusiasm shown from housekeeping.

Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Jan 11, 2009
The whole place looks like it was frozen in the Sixties -- retro styling and well-maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
We had an upstairs courtyard room that was secure and quiet. One wall was covered in real wood paneling and the furniture was comfortable. We slept very well.
The location was excellent -- just blocks from downtown shops, clubs and restaurants.
The bar was a fun place to watch a hockey game, and we had a good breakfast at the on-site restaurant one morning.
This is NOT the Ritz. But the Ritz wouldn't charge $74 Canadian a night for two people. In all, we loved it!


Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Dec 22, 2008
The rooms were very clean. We booked a courtyard room for the claim they made of quiet. The one of the two nights we were there a group held a wake in the courtyard. A large group of families gathered with food platters, wine, beer and guitars.
Not to mention they sang really badly.
There is no air conditioning - we had to keep our windows closed due to the noise.
We are not unreasonable. If people want to chat and have a smoke in the courtyard. This would have been fine.
Numerous calls to the front desk did not help. No manager was on site.
As we were not dealt with fairly...will will never return to this motel.

Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Nov 23, 2008
This was an average motel for the money.
No air con - only a ceiling fan so the room did get hot as we couldn't sleep with the fan whirring.
Quiet considering it's on a main road.
A bit far from downtown, but we found a fab pub / restaurant a few minutes walk from the motel


Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Oct 16, 2008
We booked for four nights in Victoria with Paul's Motor Inn over the internet. We were sceptical at first as Paul's was so much cheaper than the other places we were looking at. We were surprised and happy when we arrived to find such a nice room, and it was located within walking distance to just about everything. We walked everywhere. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and we had absolutely no problems. We would definitely stay again if we ever make it back up to Victoria. Great little surprise in an expensive tourist town.

Guest Review of Pauls Motor Inn Victoria
Sept 29, 2008
By far the least expensive accommodation in an expensive city - we really enjoyed our stay at Paul's. We did upgrade to the courtyard rooms. If you have the extra $$, I think this is worth it in that it's a pretty area and also a lot more private--and still the least expensive accommodation in the city. I also noticed, sneaking a peak as I walked by the regular rooms, that the duvet is much nicer in the courtyard rooms. However, the area is so safe and the decor is still cozy in the regular rooms, so no worries if you don't upgrade - I'm just saying it is a nice little extra to stay in the courtyard.

I liked the wood panelling and fully loaded bench action - you will have a place to put everything. The only complaint I would have is that it was HOT - and I specifically asked the reservationist when I booked the room if it would be uncomfortable without air conditioning. The air outside would be 55 degrees and in the room it was almost 80. Opening the window helped, but severely reduced the privacy. But again, for the price...we made it work.

One tip I have is to skip the attached diner for all but maybe one breakfast. The waitresses, erm, have a lot of character, and the food has a lot of grease. I'd recommend going two blocks away to the cheaper and tastier QV Bakery on 1701 Government Street.

Overall, though, we really enjoyed it. The wood paneling is real, not cheap stuff, so it lends a warmth to the room. The staff are genial (but so was everyone in Victoria, it seemed) and the price, as I may have mentioned a few dozen times, can't be beat!