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Hotel Description

3-star Edwardian hotel near Emily Carr House

James Bay stay

A stay at this James Bay hotel places you steps from Emily Carr House and within a 5-minute walk of Beacon Hill Park. British Columbia Parliament Building and Royal BC Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Renovated in 2019

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and free Internet in public areas. Free self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also offered.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $191* Per night/room 29 Jun. - 30 Jun.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Couples (1) Family (2)
4 out of 5
Cute old hotel. Nothing fancy, but perfectly adequate for touring Victoria. The bed was comfortable. The location, close to the downtown and key tourist stops, is great.

Posted by on 8 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5
Property was nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful, excellent service!!

Posted by on 5 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Jun. 2023 by rwhitney

Thank you Karen for sharing your experience while being our guest. We hope to see you again soon. Cheers

About the James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Location 270 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L2

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also featured at the eco-certified James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites was completed in December 2019. This Edwardian Victoria hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1911
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

JBI Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 19
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free 11
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00–30 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • James Bay Inn Hotel
  • The James Bay Hotel
  • James Bay Hotel
  • James Bay & Suites Victoria
  • James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel
  • James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Victoria
  • James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel Victoria

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key Eco-Rating Program
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