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Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
June 26, 2011
I've stayed here several times in the past because of the great location, and I
enjoy having the kitchenette. On this five-night stay I found the housekeeping
to be very lacking --- bathroom not cleaned well, complete towel set not always
replaced... but most upsetting was that my room door was left unlatched (not
just unlocked, but ajar/unlatched) by someone -- probably housekeeping.
Fortunately, nothing seems to have been stolen from my room, but this could have
been a very expensive, hurtful mistake.
Parking is always tight .. and a bother that they charge extra for it.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
June 24, 2011
We stayed for one night at the beginning of June and although the location was
great and we could not fault the value for money - the room could do with quite
a bit of sprucing up. It smelt absolutely horrific when we arrived and to be
fair I should have complained then but we were in a hurry to go out and hoped
that if we left some coffee brewing and a window open it would improve, It did
but not significantly but we were only there for one night so it was not the end
of the world and I don't like complaining! However whilst looking for the source
of the smell we noticed that the room was not the cleanest. Around and under the
sofa was filthy and the sofa itself was not terribly clean - I could not have
relaxed on it and I dread to think what was living under there! The bathroom on
the other hand was fine, the shower was good and the fact that there was a table
and a kitchen area as well was also a plus. The location and the low price kept
us happy as did the fact that we were allowed to check in early. We would
however probably look for somewhere else if we visited Victoria again unless the
rooms were given a significant make over.
Room Tip: 1 without too many stairs to carry your luggage up
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
Apr 26, 2011
This hotel is very good value, and though even being recently renovated the
furnishings in our room were quite "tired" and dated. Having the little kitchen
in our room was a plus. All in all a great stay until we checked out. The girl
at the front desk seemed not to be interested at all, wasn't the least bit
conversive and reeked of alcohol.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
Apr 21, 2011
Second time we have stayed at the Helm's Inn. The lobby has recently been
renovated and looks very nice. Coffee and Tea are available all day and "tea" is
at 4:00 p.m. each day - coffee, tea and cookies. Comfortable seating with flat
screen tv and fireplace also in the area so you can meet your fellow travellers.
Suite had a king size bed and fully equipped kitchen. The brochure says all
rooms renovated - did notice laminate flooring and new carpet but otherwise
basically the same, (at least the room we had) but still very nice and
comfortable. A quiet inn and location is so great - I will always stay here, and
the price can't be beat.
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
Apr 21, 2011
The hotel is located basically across the street from Beacon Hill Park. A nice
stroll across the Park will bring you to Cook Street, which has coffee shops,
pub, restaurants, antique shop etc. James Bay area is interesting with grocery
store, little corner stores, coffees shops and nearby James Bay Tea House. The
Inn is located in an interesting area to walk around and close to Dallas Road by
the sea.
What to pack
Spring seems to be late all over Canada this year, and I am glad I took warm
clothes to Victoria in April. Although it was sunny most days, the wind off the
sea can be very chilly, so take clothes you can layer to keep warm and remove as
it warms up. Victoria is a great place to walk so take comfortable walking
shoes. You will probably need an umbrella at some point during your visit...
Guest Review of the Helm's Inn Victoria
Mar 29, 2011
Looks like an old place to avoid amid all the new glitz of Victoria, but this
place is great. We had a suite with hardwood floors, a spacious kitchenette,
free parking all within 5 minute walk to the inner harbour. For $89. Sure its
the off season. And this was a basement apartment, but it was excellent. Wished
we could have stayed a week.
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