Victoria B&B for me and my mama
 

I'm searching for a charming B&B-style accomodation for my little (yes, she is) 81-year-old mama and me in Victoria. Problem is, the places that seem to earn the highest praise -- Abigail's Hotel, Beaconsfield Inn, etc. -- also seem to be geared toward honeymooners and couples in general. Most offer only queen- and king-size beds -- no twins -- and though I'm really very fond of mama, I don't want to share a bed with her, much less a romantic jacuzzi for two. I guess I'm used to European B&Bs, which seem to carry a different cache than those in North America. Can anyone recommend a hotel or bed and breakfast in Victoria where mama and I don't have to pretend we're newlyweds? Thanks!

I don't know of any B&B's that fit the bill, off-hand. You could check out the Ramada Huntingdon Manor or the Royal Scot Suite Hotel, both near the main attractions but undoubtedly not as charming as Abigail's or the Beaconsfield. <BR> <BR>Or maybe you could replace the charm with a water view at somewhere like Laurel Point, Ocean Pointe or the Regent. The Oak Bay Beach Hotel might be a bit stuffy but is in a charming area away from downtown.

I had to smile at your post. I'm facing the same issue now but with a co-worker. We're close but we're not THAT close. <BR> <BR>I am doing some research on Vancouver, not Victoria. I found these two places that you might find interesting: <BR> <BR>http://www.dougwin.com/html/homes.html <BR> <BR>I think one of these two has twin-bedded rooms.

Thanks for the advice! Mama will be relieved that I won't be carrying her across the threshold and toasting her with bubbly in front of the fireplace... charming though that may be under other circumstances.

My mother and I are actually making the same trip in a couple weeks -- and have been through the same dilemma. We are staying at both the Prior House (which is providing 2 beds) and the Empress during our stay. Good luck!

Have you looked at bbcanada.com? It has pages for lots of B&Bs, and they're not all frou-frous and jacuzzis. The pages say what kind of rooms the B&Bs have (twin-bedded, etc.)