JAMES BAY INN HOTEL, SUITES & COTTAGE, Victoria

James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage - Historic hotel in Victoria's oldest neighborhood near Royal BC Museum

Built in 1911, the James Bay Inn is the third oldest hotel in Victoria, located in the residential district of James Bay on Government Street. The property features the JBI Restaurant serving casual dining in an Art Deco setting and a pub with pool table and dart boards. The hotel is within walking distance of Beacon Hill Park, Inner Harbour, and Fisherman's Wharf. On-site amenities include private parking for 2 cars, bicycle storage, ATM, and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The building includes wide hallways, spacious stairways, and open balconies on each floor offering park views.

Additional perks of the hotel

Common areas with seating and sunny verandahs

Front desk offering hairdryers, iron and ironing boards upon request

Daily housekeeping service

Telephone service in every room

Fireproof vault for storing guest valuables

Constructed of reinforced concrete and brickwork

Room Options

The hotel offers various accommodation types: Petite Rooms with double beds (160 sq ft), Standard Queen Rooms with full bathrooms, Classic Queen Rooms with bay windows, Standard King Rooms, Twin Queen Rooms, and Family Rooms for groups up to 4 people. Suites include the Garden Suite overlooking landscaped gardens, the Upstairs Suite with living room, and the Sundeck Studio with a private patio. The separate Cottage features two bedrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living room, and private parking for 2 vehicles.

Other conveniences

Free Wi-Fi and cable TV in all rooms

Work desks and telephones with free local calls

Full bathrooms with showers and/or bathtubs

Mini-fridges in select rooms

Fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes in suites and cottage

Bay windows in Classic rooms offering area views

Wooden floors in select accommodations