🇨🇦 Hidden Gem Alert: The Strathcona Hotel in Victoria!

Why it’s a WIN for families & budget travelers: 📍 Location (9/10) Heart of downtown—10-min walks to major attractions! Easy transit: BC Ferries? Buses #70/70X drop you right there. No harbor views, but who cares when you’re steps from everything? 🛎️ Service (10/10) Speedy check-in with super-friendly staff. Even helped exchange coins at checkout—above and beyond! 🛏️ Rooms (Surprise 5/5 from kids!) Historic 100yo building freshly renovated—colonial charm meets modern comfort. 28㎡ feels HUGE: 2 Queen beds (1.4m wide each! 🛏️🛏️) Spacious bathroom, work desk, sofa, mini-fridge, microwave & Nespresso machine! ☕ Downside: No free slippers/toiletries (pack your own!). 🍽️ Dining Skipped breakfast? Convenience store next door. Rooftop restaurant—affordable dinners with vibes! 🌆 #VictoriaBC #BudgetTravel #FamilyFriendly #HistoricHotels #VancouverIsland