The owner is renowned local businessman Clive Piercy who lends his name to ‘Clive’s Classic Lounge’, which can be found just off the lobby – this award winning bar is highly recommended for a cocktail or two!

This eco-friendly hotel – it has beehives on the roof amongst many other environmental initiatives – is within walking distance of a plethora of sights. These include the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Victoria Bug Zoo, Miniature World and Antique Row in Main Street – running from Chinatown to Queen Elizabeth Park, the Main Street corridor has long been home to the best vintage shops the city has to offer.

There’s an indoor pool, a whirlpool and an exercise room to help you unwind after a day of sightseeing. The rooftop restaurant on the 18^th floor is a must – sample the best that the area has to offer, while taking in the view of the bustling inner harbour or the Juan de Fuca Strait and Olympic Mountains.

Suites are air-conditioned with TV, kitchenette, mini-fridge, microwave, kettle and sustainable coffee and tea, ironing equipment, hair dryer and a ‘walk-out’ balcony

• Craigdarroch Castle
• Beacon Hill Park
• British Columbia Parliament Building
• Butchart Gardens
• Royal British Columbia Museum
• Fisherman’s Wharf Park