7. Magnolia Hotel & Spa
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is a small, boutique property situated in downtown Victoria. Its enviable location in the city’s center makes the hotel suitable for both business and leisure travelers; however, some say city noise can seep into the accommodations. Rooms are equipped with free internet access, minibars, marble bathrooms with glass showers, deep soaking tubs and sweeping views of the city or Inner Harbour. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Magnolia’s on-site eatery, The Courtney Room, which serves up Pacific Northwest dishes. As for customer service, recent guests enjoy the attention to detail – travelers are treated to a few chocolates each day – and praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly and helpful. The Spa Magnolia is also lauded for coupling a relaxed atmosphere with a versatile array of treatments.
8. Le Germain Hotel Québec
Housed in a century-old building that still retains its original stone and woodwork, Le Germain Hotel Québec has been carefully remodeled to include modern amenities like a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel’s guest rooms and suites also come with a complimentary breakfast, goose-down bedding, flat-screen TVs, minibars and Ruby Brown toiletries. Recent visitors raved about the unbeatable bedding and well-appointed rooms that boast beautiful views of Old Quebec, while others wished the hotel had a restaurant on-site. Because of the hotel’s central location to historic Québec City, guests will find numerous restaurants, boutique shops and attractions within walking distance of the hotel, including the Museum of Civilization and Place Royal.
