ticophile

We are looking for a suite for a month's stay in Victoria next winter. Our first choice, the Royal Scot is full!
Does anyone know the Embassy? We want to do most of our own cooking.
Any information appreciated. David

April

I know of the Embassy but have never stayed there. I believe there is an older part and a newer part, none of it all that new. Has a restaurant and the location is about as good as it gets without being harbourside. Thrifty's grocery store is a few blocks back from the harbour.

You could also try the Queen Victoria.
http://www.queenvictoriainn.com/

taggie

The Embassy has a v. good location but was pretty tacky (red shag carpet) the last time I stayed there. That was in the older part.

ticophile

Thanks April and Taggie. The Embassy played games with me; first they had suites, then 2 days later none.
We have booked for a month in the Queen Victoria.
Oddly, QV did not turn up on my Google searches.
David

April

I think I would be happier with the Queen Victoria than the Embassy. My aunt and uncle used to stay there every second winter. The lobby of the Queen Victoria has recently been renovated and the exterior looks fresher. I've tried their restaurant a few times and have never been impressed but there are lots of others around. The cafe in the museum across the street, for instance, is handy for a coffee and sandwich, and Vista 18 at nearby Chateau Victoria has nice breakfasts and a great view. You'll be in a great location close to the harbour, museum, Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park and downtown.