Customer service was amazing, especially for the price that we paid. They offer shuttle service to and from anywhere downtown. The indoor jacuzzi and pool are also a plus! Rooms can accommodate 2-4 guests very comfortably. The only concern is found was the lack of AC in the rooms. I would imagine there is not much need for this on a typical day in Victoria, but it got pretty warm outside after... more

Very nice hotel with great restaurant. We had a suite with nice amenities in the kitchen. Good location and very nice staff.

Good location, big suite room(we got a free upgrade to a one bedroom suite), bathroom is a little small, but it's fine to use. Free wifi, parking is a little bit expensive. Have lots of fun rooms at Level B. My boy loves their swimming pool. Walking distance to major city center sightseeing.

Stayed here two nights while in Victoria to cycle the local area. Great suite! Clean and quiet with a well equipped kitchen and comfy living room area. The staff were friendly and helpful. We liked being slightly away from the busy tourist area and didn't mind walking to dinner. The hotel is about four blocks from Thrifty, a fairly large grocery store and a short walk or bike ride to the Black... more

Umm.. Adorbs. A place where 'game room' means actual board games. Love, love, love.

Quaint and kitschy simultaneously, in walking distance many local attractions. Will be back for sure.

The bear's name is Stewart in case you were curious.

We love this place, it is our 4th Annual Christmas trip. Royal. Scot is by far the best hotel we have stayed in Victoria and most other places. They are extremely gracious and family friendly. The rooms and public areas are clean and well maintained. Ey definitely cater to their guests!

actually it was awesome:)

I won't forget my journey in here! thanks nice hotel!

Great location.

We come to Victoria often and wanted to love this hotel. Its location is great and the rooms were very clean and well stocked. However, on arrival we were told the elevator wasn't working and the pool was under renovation so we'd have to use the pool across the street. Its was december in the middle if a cold snap and with 2 children this wasnt going to be sn option for us. This was... more

nice, clean, quiet, no hassles.

just as the title says, it was great value for the price

Comfortable and homey hotel and great location.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Gave us an upgrade to larger suite and went out of their way to make our stay a good one. The pool was being serviced and they gave us a pass for the hotel pool across the street.

Great Stay

Awesome location, amazing staff. A great overall experience for the money.

Convenient - stayed before

After knee surgery used as stopover between hospital and home.

Good hotel right beside the BC Legislature.

Overall this is a very good hotel. The location is ideal for downtown access, as well as the parliament buildings, Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park, and Royal BC Museum.

So comfortable amzing staff and facilities, the best part: the hotel suttle, a major plus

Excellent Choice

Great location.Close to harbour and downtown without being on a busy street. Rooms perhaps a bit dated but immacute with great bed, kitchen facilities and sitting room.

Central in James Bay area of Victoria

Nothing ostentatious, just good value and good quality. A true "Scottish" delight. Good rate, nice rooms, a lovely stay!

Great experience - older, but nice suites. Very quiet, we all slept well. And the location is perfect for walking right from the ferry or to some great tourist spots in Victoria.

Helpful staff, checked our bags, and the shuttle is very convenient.
We will be back.

Staying here for the first time and don't think I'll bother going anywhere else in Victoria! Location can't be beat, only about a block from the whole harbour area and parliament buildings. Rooms are big fresh and clean with a full kitchen. The service was courteous and friendly and we arrived 2 hrs before check in time and were able to get our rooms straight away!

We also ate breakfast down... more

Loved this place!
Biggest criticism was that their sheets aren't very nice- they're sort of rough and scratchy. And it would be great if they would somehow not allow anyone under the age of 18 into the pool area after 9pm- after a long day, annoying shouting children are the worst.

The location is fantastic, and the price is pretty low considering how close it is to downtown and a bunch of... more

Great Visit

The front desk was so friendly and greeted us in such a pleasant manner. The room was nicely appointed and there were so many amenities I sort of wish we had more time to stay and get comfortable. All in all a great stay - I only wish we had been told about the games room downstairs the first night... more

Great Location! Extremely friendly and inviting place

We stayed in a kitchenette for the weekend, the price was great, the location was even better, and the friendly staff are so helpful! A shuttle made such a great asset as well. The hotel is within walking distance of so many great places! Definitely going to be coming back!!

Great place to stay in downtown Victoria BC

We stayed in Victoria recently. As in the past the staff were welcoming and friendly for our entire stay. They really do go out of their way to make the guest happy. We chose the Royals Scott again due to the great location and extra amenities that they provide. This hotel is on a quiet street and walking distance from... more

Great stay with the family

Just finished a weekend in Victoria staying at the Royal Scot. The hotel staff was so friendly and nice. They offered a free shuttle that would take us anywhere we wanted to go within about 10 blocks. We were going to take them up on it, but the city was so easy to walk around we did just that. The... more

Perfect for our stay

We stayed a few nights in one of the suites, there was 8 of us and it was a lovely room with plenty of space - 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, a living area and balcony. Room serviced great each day and the room was of a high standard. Would definitely stay again next time we are over visiting... more

A long Stay holiday

Upon our arrival we were received and looked after in a prompt, efficient manner. We have enjoyed our spacious 1 bedroom suite for 4 weeks. The room was clean and well-equipped and maintained. We asked for some kitchen gadgets which were brought promptly. We ate in the restaurant on occasions with no complaints. The shuttle bus and its drivers were... more

Found best kept secret in victoria, b.c

We stayed on the top floor 4th in a one bedroom suite complete with balcony and kitchen. From the time we walked in and for the next 4 days we felt completely at home. We checked in at midnight and was greeted with a smile and anything we can do to make you more comfortable. The shuttle was a great... more

Guest friendly,great location

Easy walking distance to: downtown shopping;most tourist attractions;excellent transit system.
Three minute walk to Harbour.
Staff are welcoming,friendly,anxious to please.
Hotel and grounds are clean,beautifully landscaped,well maintained.
Rooms are well serviced by a friendly,obliging housekeeping staff.
Anything needed (kitchen utensils etc.) are promptly delivered to your room.
Thrifty's... more

The Royal Scot Hotel is an average appartment/suite hotel. Its 425 rooms are spacious with a kitchen and a living room.
The area around the hotel is quiet and still withing a 10 minutes walk you are in the Old town Victoria.
The hotel has a small restaurant, also used to serve breakfast.
There's an outdoor parking lot at the back of the hotel.
WiFi-Internet is available in all rooms.
... more

In July 2009 we stayed one night in this hotel. Room was ok. Balcony was 10 Dollars (Plus Tax) more, which was not worth it. Parking also was extra (plus Tax), do not remeber how much. No breakfast included in standard rates.
Lobby is small but people at the front desk are friendly and helpful. Hotel is located 2 minutes walking from downtown and in a quiet little street.

Clean rooms with 1 queen bed & a futon, and a small kitchen!
Bathroom is small.
They have made a partitioned wall in between the room.
Great service. Centrally located in Victoria Island, close to the historic sites and downtown. They have pool and laundry service as well.
We stayed here for 3 days.

Will always come back when ever I am in Victoria next.

A Gem

The Royal Scot has my "Big Three" in hotel criteria; Great Staff, Great Location, and Great Rooms. The people, from the reservations through the front desk and to the most important folks of all, the cleaning staff, are helpful, friendly, and skilled at their jobs. We found the beds superb, & the rooms airy and well-ventilated ( a rarity in... more

Second time around

We stayed here for a second time as part of a Butchart Gardens package offered by Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles, WA. The first time was great. The second time was even better. Instead of a regular sized suite, which is nice, this time we were given a one bedroom suite: a large bedroom, separate living room, small dining... more

We Really Like This Hotel

The Royal Scot Hotel has comfortable guest rooms at a reasonable price for such a central location near the Port Angeles Ferry. Having two comfortable arm chairs for when we were relaxing in our room we liked very much. There was a small fridge in the room which we did not use. We used the indoor pool and hot tub... more

Good rates, great location

My sister and I spent a weekend at the Royal Scot last November and were very happy with our stay. The cost of the suite we booked was extremely reasonable--less than many of the single rooms at other hotels we considered. The decor is looking just a wee bit tired, but the rooms were clean, cozy, comfortable and quiet. We... more

excellent value

The Royal Scot provides comfortable guest rooms at a moderate price for such a central location. We particularly appreciated having two comfortable arm chairs for when we were relaxing in our room. It was also handy to have a small fridge in the room. Our room had a huge walk in closet so we could lay our suitcases out without... more

My buddy has stayed here twice in the past week, had rooms 348 and 445 both were amazing rooms, very clean, very nice, good service, I went to visit him and we went and had a swim and hot tub the entire place from top to bottom was spotless and elegant. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Still a nice hotel, showing its age, but good value for money

We had a very nice stay at the Royal Scot on a summer trip to Victoria. The location is great and close to many downtown attractions. It was a bonus to have a suite with a separate kitchen (full size fridge and stove plus the necessary dishes and utensils), a separate bedroom and living room for the same price one... more

Excellent hotel within easy walking distance of inner harbor, parliament and BC Museum. The rooms were older but perfectly well maintained and clean, the staff was friendly and helpful. We were a group of 11, and they both had space and gave us a discount. Parking was free and there was plenty of space. Besides, their mascot is a kilt-wearing polar bear. We would stay here again.

Great hotel, wonderful with the kids. Amazing service and clean. It's not the Fairmont Empress, but it is a very good deal for the price. Everything was neat, comfortable, tidy, and the staff was pleasant. The pool is very nice. We will definitely stay here again!

location,comfort,accessories

only ate once a restaurant

Quiet -- but close , full services in hotel ,

Sloppy housekeeping, not willing to discuss room and price alternatives
-in a half empty hotel

Location and amnesties

No air conditioning

All of it

Nothing

- location is great - games room, pool, hot tub and fitness centre - cookies with room cleaning

- a bit dated - inconsistent maid service - on multiple occasions we had to request they service our room

kitchen, french doors, parking on sight, restaurant, location, quiet, gift shop, polar bear in a kilt, living room, good water pressure, all the staff are friendly and nice,

bed is not soft, no shower cap,

Great location, free upgrade to a spacious room, friendly staff

Nothing

I just lie the hotel a friendly place.

great location, friendly staff, clean, large room, quiet

oldfashioned furniture, not too many tv channels, unfortunately no breakfast included, but these are just minor things, overall nothing really to complain about

Clean, spacious, great beds, good linens

The additional cost for parking seemed excessive.

I found the experience at the Royal Scott, very relaxing and the room most pleasant. The staff were courteous and professional with a desire to be helpful. I would not hesitate recommending this hotel to others

Location. Price. Kitchen facilities.

Maintenance sweeping and washing the sidewalks at 3:00 A.M. every day right under our second floor window!

everything

wifi connection was on and off

I have stayed at the Royal Scot many times and have always been impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the rooms and it's great location. I hope to return many more times when I visit Victoria!

The room was great and the staff were very helpful.

The mattress on the bed was a bit hard for me.

Superb location. Reasonable rates. Kitchenette was fully equipped

A little "dated", but so's my home! Paying for parking.

Location

The kilted bear at the main entrance is naff. Coming from Scotland we
nearly did not book in when we saw it on the Internet. In real life it
looked worse.

Friendly staff, good food, nice room.

Very noisy neighbour late at night.

Clean, friendly,economical

pool area closed for maintenance

Staff was amazing! Extremely pleased with the hotel overall. We had booked a regular guestroom but were very surprised and happy to be upgraded to a luxury one-bedroom suite at no additional charge!

the hotel staff were wonderfully cheerful

used to having an air conditioner in hotel rooms so this was a surprise - got a bit warm during the night

location

no air conditioning in room

Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Liked it all.

Good swimming pool, very helpful staff, upgraded from room to a suite

Decor a little dated, otherwise very little.

Just an excellent hotel, friendly staff, good location. Got a free upgrade to a suite which is always nice!

hot tub restaraunt

nothing

Location and suite style accommodation

(Initially) the smell - it smelled 'old'

Excellent facility. Well appointed room, very clean and nice amenities.

Excellent location Relaxing Pleasant atmosphere Friendly & helpful staff Quiet Efficient

The suite was a little stuffy and too warm.

Great location

The room was ''tired'' looking. As a guest, I did not like the $15 charge, per day for parking, when I am already paying $150 a night for the room.(not to mention the taxes on top of that)

The food in Jonathan's was excellent and the piped music wasn't too loud! The staff were helpful, especially at the reception desk

It was a lovely old fashioned type of hotel. Very close to the town centre of Victoria. Would definitely stay there again. It was over $200 a night so a bit pricey and no breakfast.

Room well equipped and confortable

The restaurant closed too early

The room was clean and well appointed with a pleasant atmosphere.

The room was terribly noisy due to an equipment room next door with heavy machinery starting up every 10 minutes - all night long. Only 2 hours sleep that night. Stay away from Room 152 !!!

Very friendly staff, especially George and his crew in the dinning room. Lovely large rooms, well appointed.

The in-room coffee left a little to be desired. Prefer the Globe and Mail newspaper to The National Post, as I believe is common.

Really really like this hotel. We had a great time playing in victoria. Hope this hotel can become bigger and bigger:)

Locations was great, close to the main attractions. Grocery store few blocks down the road. The room with kitchen was a great option.

The sofa bed was not very comfortable

This Staff was friendly,professional and helpful to our needs.
Especially greatful for retrieving my wifes passport left in room safe.

Rooms a bit small, but considering the age of the hotel it
mattered little.

Our stay was very comfortable. The staff are very gracious and friendly. The food service in Jonathan's Restaurant is outstanding.

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

At approximately 5:30 AM, a large truck arrived in the parking lot directly below our room and proceeded to spray the trees adjacent to the parking lot. This was extremely noisy and we were wondering why it had to be done at that unreasonalbe hour.

Location, professional staff, well appointed suites.

This was our second stay at this hotel, location is great , very quiet ,good parking , the room was large with fridge ,toaster, dishes etc, even dish washing liquid . Very good value and comfortable .

I have stayed many times at the Royal Scot......the reasons being all excellent.

The pool was ok.

Stuffy rooms, inadequate bedding, overpriced, lousy location, charges
for parking, dated decor.

Great hotel within walking distance to Victoria Inner Harbor. Friendly staff, nice, comfortable rooms.

Additional $15 per night for parking on site is expensive, given the price of the rooms. There are more reasonable parking options on the street or nearby; however, because we have someone traveling with us that has mobility issues, we didn't have a choice. Also, rooms do not have air... more

third time there will be back told our friends

I loved the location.

location

bathtub extremely slippery even with shower mat in it

Friendly, helpful staff. Convenience to downtown and safe and secure.

The appliances in the suites kitchens could be updated as could the carpets throughout. I feel the parking fee should be inclusive of the hotel price, the additional $15.00 charge was not quoted in the hotel rate and a bit of a surprise.

close to down town friendly staff clean

Dated Charge for their guest to park ?? not told when booked in.

great location

This hotel is located in james bay, and is so close to everything downtown. We stayed in a suite with our 3 children and it was very comfy. Nice to have a kitchen and separate bedroom! The staff was very friendly and helpful, we ordered a roll away bed, no problem! We also ordered breakfast through room service and it... more

1/2 block from the legislature

We frequently travel to Victoria B.C. to visit our son (who cannot accommodate us in his one-bedroom apartment). We always stay at the Royal Scot hotel because it is an easy walk to everywhere, and for the price of an ordinary hotel room elsewhere, you have a suite with a full kitchen. Always clean, quiet, roomy and reliable. Would not... more

Amazing value

My husband and I had a short getaway to Victoria recently, and had a wonderful stay at the Royal Scot. I had booked the site on the hotel website at a great price, I thought, but then discovered that they were running a Fall special that included an upgrade and free parking - an unbelievable price of $400 plus tax... more

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel, possibly the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in. I have nothing negative to say about this hotel, it was lovely. Best hotel we stayed in on our journey from Vancouver via Vancouver island to Calgary. If we ever go back to Victoria we would stay here without hesitation.

location, location, location

We have been staying at the Royal Scot for over 25 years, since our children were young. The Hotel has always been quiet, comfortable, clean and very convenient to the Coho Ferry. The only thing lacking from my point of view was the restaurant. I was encouraged to read that there was a new owner but sad to say the... more

Great place to stay

The Royal Scot is a great place to stay in Victoria? Location is perfect, it is within walking distance to everything on the inner harbour and downtown. Lots of restaurants close by including a very nice one right in the hotel. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. We had a one bedroom suite. Lots of room, could have stayed there... more

Royal Scot rates with us

Conveniently situated 2 blocks from the Victoria Clipper terminal! The Royal Scot is just a short stroll to Parliament, the waterfront, and the excellent British Columbia museum.
We return annually and out of season, usually around Thanksgiving, for a very reasonably priced one bedroom suite, the pool and hot tub, and the somewhat Scottish decor: a sedate setting of beige,... more

Perfect location for the Harbor, Legislature and Museum

I found the Royal Scot on TripAdvisor and we were not disappointed. Just steps away from the BC Legislature building, the Royal BC Museum and the Inner Harbor, it is a perfect place to stay when touring Victoria. The staff were pleasant and helpful, and the room was enormous and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.

Royal treatment

We stayed 8 nights and couldn't be happier. The rooms have been completely refurbished, very comfortable and spic and span.
The restaurant Jonathan's is excellent. The rack of lamb is to die for. Servers and management went out of their way to make our meals a terrific experience. We ate dinner there 4 nights.
The staff at the Royal Scot... more

Great Location

You couldn't pick a better place to stay when in Victoria, especially if it is more than a few days. This inn is in a great location, easy to walk to many, many tourist venues, the water, the Empress Hotel and so much more. Plus if what you want to see is a little too far to walk, they have... more

Great price!Great Food! Great Service

The Royal Scot is located 1 block from Inner Harbour where its nice and Quite.Parking is $15/night in a secured underground lot. A little high i think but the cost of the room offsets that.We paid $80/night with our BCAA Card.Our room was a little old but everthing was well looked after and very clean,It included a Small but workable... more

Charming stay at the Royal Scot

The highlight of my stay with a Monograms tour in September 2013 was my stay at the Royal Scot.
The location is stellar. I arrived to Victoria from a high-speed shuttle from Seattle, and the hotel was minutes away from the port. You will be about a five minute walk from downtown Victoria and all of its attractions. The area... more

A pleasant stay

We stayed for 6 nights in a standard room. Overall we were very pleased with the hotel even if it is a little dated. Rooms were clean and there were many amenities which is nice for a November visit since it is pretty rainy. The couple negatives would be the fact it is getting pretty dated and also the maid... more

Best Customer Service

My colleagues and I at Harris Nissan had meetings in Victoria that changed several times during our trip. The Royal Scot was more than accommodating in changing our reservations last minute and even after we had already checked in. The location was great but the staff makes the hotel!

First Rate Suites

We were in Victoria for an appointment and this was a perfect spot. The room, 420 was spotless and had everything we needed. The accommodation was excellent. The staff were excellent. Very helpful. We may return for a stay around Christmas

Autumn in Victoria

We stayed at the Royal Scot for two nights, my husband was on business, so I had lots of time to enjoy Victoria. First of all from the very beginning when I phoned to book our accommodation, the staff were very helpful, polite, and easy to talk to. We booked a suite, we were very comfortable, the suite was spotless,... more

Great Value for Wonderful Accommodations

When we read the reviews about the Royal Scot Hotel, we phoned for a reservation as we had to be in Victoria for medical reasons for three days recently. We definitely were not disappointed. In fact, we were astounded to find such a superb accommodation with attentive and pleasant staff, a wonderful restaurant and our suite was extremely comfortable. The... more

Excellent location

Our room was comfortable [ not a suite ]. The hotel's location is its major asset - so close to the harbourfront, civic buildings, shopping streets, restaurants - while still being quiet and restful surroundings.

Nice place to stay in Victoria

Super friendly, super clean, in the heart of the city. The Royal Scot is the best value in the city. We highly recommend this hotel for your next stay in Victoria, BC. Just a block from Parliament, a couple blocks from the Royal BC museum. Walking distance from the ferry, and to many fine restaurants.

Sweet stay

Warm welcome from the kilted piper in front. Stayed a couple of nights without a problem. Large suite, fully equipped, kitchenette, ensuite. Handy to downtown, but quiet. Not the Empress, but still impressive. Clean, modern room with very comfy bed. The meals at the restaurant were very good.

Unbeatable location

This hotel is located on a quiet side street within easy walking distance of downtown Victoria, the inner harbour, the legislature building, dining and shopping. I had a studio suite. The kitchen was well equiped. The seperated sleeping area was comfortable. I enjoyed morning coffee on the balcony!
The room decor is slightly dated, but they are spotlessly clean. The... more

Clean, Great Location

Our second visit after four years. We had a 1-bedroom luxury suite, with a window in the kitchen, a nice touch if only it hadn't poured rain for our 3-night stay--not much of a view. If you're a walker, you can cover all of downtown Victoria easily from here and there's also a Thrifty's grocery store nearby. Prices are high... more

Rosie N" Last stop

Our last stop on our tour. We got of the bus to a man playing bagpipes how lovely. We liked it here caught up on our washing while we had a dip in the very nice pool and hot tub right next door to the laundry. Nice big rooms which were clean and a very good bed. Loved the shower... more

close to everything in a quiet location

The hotel is right next to the Parlament, BC Museum public transportation and many attractions in down town Victoria and it's located in a very quiet streeet.
The rooms are big, clean and the bed is very comfortable.
The service is excellent and very friendly.
Felt at home!

Consistently good, friendly service at a great location

Older hotel in a clean, QUIET, leafy, hotel-residential neibourhood on the Oak Bay- Inner Harbour boundary. Close to everything. The rooms are not huge;the suites are large and fully equipped with everything. Well worth the extra money and good value. We took advantage of free parking and breakfast vouchers offered. The staff here are all extremely helpful, hardworking, courteous and... more

Very nice hotel, very nice staff

We stayed here in October and had a lovely stay. The rooms were very nice. The staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating. It is a beautiful hotel and within walking distance to much of the Inner Harbor. The only potential problem I could see would be staying in the hot weather, as there is no air conditioning,... more

Highly Recommend & kudo's to Staff for making my stay so enjoyable during a difficult period

I have had the pleasure of staying at the Royal Scot Hotel for a period of 3 weeks while I was going thru Re-Hab. treatment for an injury. The hotel is centrally located in a quiet, but beautiful location near Victoria's Inner Harbour and within walking distance to many wonderful attractions for visitor's to take advantage of during stay.
Unfortunately,... more

Friendly

Nicely nestled in Victoria's inner harbour, this gem is full of friendly staff. It is within easy walking distance of the Royal BC Museum, the provincial legislature, and other interesting places. Although it is aging a bit, the Royal Scot is full of charm.

Nice hotel and excellent location to explore victoria or fishermans wharf dock area

Stayed at this hotel for a few days and room was a suite type room. It was very clean, very large. Two bedrooms, one with double bed and two single beds. It had a kitchenette area, fridge and proper kettle/usual facilities.
The room you could say was slightly dated but it worked, it was very clean. Beds very comfy. For... more

upgraded

Upgraded to a full suite with balcony on arrival which was very nice. Staff professional and polite. Widest bed on our holiday! We had the deal which included breakfast and parking. We were given a breakfast voucher for each morning, which did not include choices from the full breakfast menu including fruit juice and cereal, but all our breakfasts were... more

Close to Inner Harbour

We stayed here as part of a Black Ball Ferry package for 2 nights. It was only 1 block from the Parliament Building and Inner Harbour. We were upgraded to a 1-bedroom suite with a kitchen which was nice although you had to do your own dishes. There were 2 TVs, an umbrella and robes provided. Our suite faced Quebec... more

close to what you need

Here I am on my 2nd night. The room was 74 degrees when I got in on a wet cool day. Themtce guy got the a/c working ( maybe the only uni that has the wall unit). Think the maid turned it off as it was back 74 just now . I do not have a balcony or a view.... more

Love it

I absolutely love this gem of a hotel! The rooms are spacious, balcony is great, the staff is so friendly and the apples at the check in desk are fantastic!
We are traveling with an elderly person and this hotel is just fine for that.
I would highly recommend this hotel for location and amenities.

Comfortable Hotel

We had a comfortable room with living room, king bedroom, kitchen, dinning room.Wi-fi included. The room also had a balcony.
There is a restaurant, but there were was a group (possibly a bus group) and we could not get reservations to eat there for dinner or breakfast. The hotel would shuttlet people into town to any other restaurant. You could... more

Our favourite in Victoria

Close to all attractions, inner harbour, parliament buildings, Imax, restaurants. Large rooms,clean. Outside is nicely landscaped and well maintained. Good service and friendly staff. Also has a shuttle bus to take you anywhere downtown.

Mid-level prices, outstanding staff service. Good location

BOTTOM LINE: We are a Senior couple and fussy when the rates are over $100/day. This is one of the best two or three hotels we have stayed at in any country.
PRICES/ACCOMMODATIONS: Rented a King room for 6 days September 2013 and were upgraded, without asking, to a suite. Total price per day about $160, including taxes and $15/day... more

I stayed over one night for a business meeting at this hotel. Excellent location but besides that I have nothing nice to say. Customer Service overall is very poor. Front desk staff are mostly grumpy with little training in the hotel industry. They will do you a "favour" but they make you fell bad about asking them. The restaurant attached to the hotel seems to be under different... more

I loved the room as soon as I saw the beds!

The people were great. Very warm, welcoming & helpful. There was a great kitchen stocked with all that one would want or need while away to enjoy our room that much more. Very clean & crisp bedding with more than enough pillows. We will definitely be doing our yearly birthday celebration here at the Royal Scot Hotel. Thanks to all the great staff.

This place has great character, an unbeatable location, and gave us free parking for no reason (just ask when you book). It was clean, had a little fridge, and there was even a nice little balcony where we could sit and enjoy the quiet. Just walk a couple of blocks straight South to get to a grocery store and coffee shops and restaurants, then walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk,... more

Best deal and location in Victoria

This is our second stay in Victoria and we have stayed at the Scott both times. You can't beat the location, right next to the Provincial capital, one block from the inner harbor and the Black Ball Ferry Terminal -- you wouldn't need a car. It is a converted apartment building, so every room is large, with a full kitchen, real bedroom, etc. You could live in this hotel. The entire hotel is... more

If you want a hassle free experience then this is it

I have stayed at The Royal Scot many times and always felt very comfortable. Staff are always very helpful and friendly, rooms are always clean and well maintained. Location is great and within walking distance of anywhere downtown . If not there is a free shuttle.

It just feels like home!

Great location! Situated on a very quiet street only half a block from the Parliament building; walking distance to everything. While I was staying, there were lots of tourists from out of town and the front desk staffs (with every one of them) were talking their time showing everyone on a map where the hotel is and where everything is located; very helpful. Great customer service all along;... more

Nice hotel, very centrally located, many restaurants close by.

Nice hotel, very centrally located, many restaurants close by. clean with very friendly staff.

Excellent location and the nicest customer service we've experienced in a long time. The staff helped my step-dad gather all the supplies he needed to make a pin-hole viewer to watch the transit of Venus. Amazingly friendly.

And you couldn't ask for a more convenient location- half a block from parliament and the harbor. Rooms are cozy and spacious, and the kitchen was a bonus.

Didn't try out... more

My room

It was good, not great. Very small rooms, outdated decor, but the flat screen was nice.

Fabulous place to stay!

While I was in Victoria, I stayed for 4 nights at the Royal Scot and the experience was awesome. From the moment I made the reservations to the morning I left, I had incredible service...the front desk staff, the shuttle drivers (I kept them busy taking me to events downtown), to the wonderful cleaning ladies. Walking distance to the harbour, retaurants and shopping. I was upgraded to the queen... more

very nice and family friendly

will definately stay there again if Im in victoria

Loved their location and services!

Loved their location, free shuttle services, and it's worth of the money I paid for.

A block from the Clipper dock and a block to the Parliament building put this place in just the right spot. It is a older hotel but they maintain it very well. The staff completely rocks, they seem genuinely friendly and can take care of everything. The room is on the smallish side but do you go to a hotel to stay in the room all day? The hotel has a restaurant on the side and it was okay. Our... more

Clean, dog-friendly accomodation in Victoria

The Royal Scot welcomed us and our dogs, with open arms. When you travel with dogs, you typically don't have many choices of places to stay. Royal Scot is one of the better places. The ground floor room with easy access to the outdoors, for potty trips, was a big plus. Royal Scot is very well situated in downtown Victoria, easy walking distance to many restaurants and the sights. On the down... more

Home away from home!!

We we very pleased with our stay at the Royal Scot and plan on returning for another stay.

This place rocks and I say that being a person who has travled all over the world and stayed in some very nice 5 star hotels! This is the best bang for your buck! I was pleasently surprised as I didn't pick this place...it was a surprise birthday trip and this hotel did not dissapoint. It put a big smile on my face!

You cannot beat the location relative to visiting Victoria especially when on... more

This hotel is a very much a home away from home.

This hotel is a great place to spend your time in Victoria. The rooms are clean and very much like a home away from home. The 10 cup coffee maker as well as umbrellas in the closet are just an added bonus to make your stay great. The staff is very helpful and friendly.

Fabulous Location - Great Stay

We stayed for two nights at the Royal Scot this August. The service was exceptional and location is fantastic, quick walk down one block to the boardwalk. Close to everything you want to see. Clean nicely appointed rooms. The only thing missing was a little bar to sit and relax at the end of the evening, had to go next door for that. All in all a great stay for a great price, would definately... more

What a find!

This was the perfect hotel for my husband and I, active seniors who like comfortable, quiet accomodations, with warm and helpful service. This was an anniversary trip, and I wanted to just get settled in one place to really see everything in Victoria (which I knew was a charming, walkable city for most sights). Our hotel had everything we needed. We used the kitchenette more than I thought we... more

Great value

If the weather is hot you may want to try elswere, no air conditioning.

Fantastically close to the Victoria Clipper - less than a five minute walk and very easy even with luggage. While our room was not available for early check-in, they kindly kept our bags while we grabbed some lunch and did a little sightseeing. Room was spacious and accommodating, though perhaps a little outdated. Staff were friendly. Would recommend with the caveat that it's nothing fancy.

I was worried about staying here after reading some poor reviews, but I really liked this hotel. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is because the building is a little older, and the pipes made weird noises at night (my husband and I swore it sounded like an electric guitar through an amplifier).

We originally paid for the cheapest room, but were upgraded to a suite for free so we ended... more

The Royal Scot is nice, decently priced, quiet, clean, smells fine, and very close to Clipper and COHO docks. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

The game rooms in the basement are a nice touch. The swimming pool is nice, though noisy when there are a lot of people. There's a sauna in the locker room, another nice touch.

The suite rooms are spacious, beds are OK but not bad, and the... more

Nice little hotel, excellent location.

Our room was very small, but very clean and comfortable. Shower with all you need, LCD TV with a lot of channels, and free wireless. The location is great, you are less than a block away from the city hall (or the legislative building I think is called, the nice big old building =] ) Staff was very friendly and helpful. It also has indoor pool, a games room, and a billiards room, where you can... more

The hotel was easy to find, and it was close to many attractions.

I would stay there again. The staff were great, and the room was much larger than I had expected.

“ My family and I returned to this excellently located hotel year after year for weekend getaways. The rooms are large, clean and quiet. The staff is always attentive, courteous and helpful. I would recommend this hotel to families and business travelers. ”

Great little hotel in downtown Victoria.

Staff were very courteous, the room very clean. The location is ideal - walking distance to everything we needed. Our expectations were definitely met.

Great Value and Location

The hotel is in a great location and great value. The rooms are big and comfy. Great large TV in living room area.

Great location and great room!

My partner and I stayed at the Royal Scot for a week end. We love it! The location is perfect, only a few step from the legislature, the room was really big and comfortable and the staff was very nice. We have had breakfast at the restaurant and the prices were really affordable and the food was good. I would recommend the Royals Scot for your stay in Victoria.

“Royal Scot is a comfortable hotel close to the waterfront and attractions of downtown Victoria. Its location one block off the main street provides a quiet environment that is a very short walk from the Black Ball ferry dock. The staff is very friendly and helpful, quickly addressing questions and requests for service. They were very kind to store our bags for several hours both before check... more

This would be a great place to stay if you planned on getting food and stuff to make while you are vacationing. If you are into trying little "hidden gems" it is kind of a hike to the specific locations.
Clean
Comfortable

Great hotel but was disappointed in the room we received.

The Royal Scot Hotel was a beautiful hotel, unfortuately we did not get to enjoy the nice rooms in the main part of the hotel. We were given the only room that had an outside entrance. The room was smaller than our friends and the water in the shower did not work very well. The was very little water coming out I was very dissappointed in our room considering we paid the same amount as the other... more

Pretty decent. Find it cheap and realize you are a expect a little walk to the great restaurant and coffee areas.

Very close to the uber-touristy junk around the harbor, and in the right direction to get you to the park and beaches.

This not so little hotel is located in downtown Victoria, BC. It's about 1 block away from the marina. The Royal Scot is within walking distance of everything you want to do in downtown Victoria. We paid about $122 per night, which for the area isn't too bad considering the location.

It's defintiely an older hotel, not ancient, but it is well maintained. The rooms were clean and decent sized.... more

“Very good location, quiet, clean.”

This is a quiet, clean, well kept property. Located in a quiet neighborhood with reasonable prices. It is a little old but well maintained. Would definitely return again.

A relatively well priced online deal and a roof over our heads with what is undoubtedly the busiest weekend in Victoria's history (little did I know it was the Victoria Marathon) landed me in Victoria this past Thanksgiving weekend. There to explore the sights, by which I am actually referring to as shopping and eating, all I was really looking for was a clean, warm and quiet place to rest my... more

Great location and service!

My friends and I went to Victoria for the Royal Victoria Marathon. The Royal Scot was perfectly located only 2 blocks from the start/finish line and 2 blocks from our ferry. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable. Our room was very spacious and came with a full kitchen and fridge. The check out time of 12noon provided us with plenty of time to come back to the hotel after the race to shower... more

I stayed at the Royal Scot for just one night as a sorta layover from Vancouver to Port Angeles, WA. The location of the hotel is fantastic, as others have said, it's so close to the Black Ball Ferry line and it's a nice walk to the downtown area which was pretty cool since I only had one day to check out Victoria.

I think I would have enjoyed my stay if I had a better room. That's probably my... more

Loved it!

It was comfortable and clean. Staff so very helpful. Pool hours were such that one could enjoy the pool and hot tub. It was wonderful. We loved our stay.

This is a great hotel! Great service, great room, great location.
Only a couple blocks away from where we disembarked the Victoria Clipper and a scenic walk into downtown.

I had won a weekend package, so I can't say much about the price (free is always a great price!), but a quick glance at their website and I can tell you the price is great for the location and for what you get. We had a... more

Located in scenic Victoria British Columbia, the Royal Scot Inn is a fantastic place to stay for a relaxing weekend away or a full vacation. Located just a couple of blocks from the fairy terminals, the Royal Scot offers personalized and attentive service in a spacious suite setting.

On a recent visit, we were happy to see that despite some updates to the decor, the hotel was still the great... more

A wonderful find in Victoria! This hotel, where we had a regular room without a kitchen, was significantly less expensive than other comparable rooms. Our room was large, very comfortable, and immaculate. The staff was exceptionally helpful about everything.

The temperature was a bit warm, but with outside temps at 68 or so, it didn't bother us. The location is great as well.

Oh, where to start. We stayed in a one-bedroom suite here, and it was probably the best rooming experience we had on our week-and-a-half long Vancouver / Victoria / Seattle trip. The staff is extremely helpful here, and little touches around the room like leaving a cookie for the kids and having a large assortment of cookware around the kitchen for us to use were much appreciated.

The place... more

Excellent Value

The Royal Scot Hotel has an excellent location and excellent service. Travelers receive 4* service at a very reasonable price. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The free shuttle is a valuable feature. I would highly encourage friends to stay here.

"Nice location, good for families"

My husband and I stayed at the Royal Scot due to it's location near the harbor and because we obtained a very good rate. Hotel is dated but immaculate. Our room wasn't ready, even at 4:00, but they did give us a different one.The room was large and comfortable. Their shuttle is great, we took it to dinner one night, to see the castle another day. Victoria is a rather spendy city so I feel we... more

Victoria Stay

My stay was short at the Royal Scott Hotel, but it was a most pleasant experience. The front desk called every whale tour operator until they found an opening and shuttled me to the location with their courtesey shuttle service in a very prompt and courteous manner. The hotel staff went out of their way to ensure I would make the tour. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. I... more