About Sandman Hotel Victoria
The Sandman Hotel Victoria is conveniently located just outside of downtown Victoria right along Douglas Street, which provides direct access to many of the city's top attractions.
Rooms at this hotel come with a work desk, an alarm clock, free toiletries, a flat screen television, air conditioning, and a coffee maker. Guests will find ironing facilities and a hairdryer in their rooms, as well.
Amenities at the Sandman Hotel Victoria include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business centre, and 24-hour guest services. There is also free parking, a fitness centre, an indoor pool, and hot tub at the hotel.
There is a bar called the Shark Club Sports Bar Grill on-site at this hotel. Nearby restaurants include Chiba Sushi, Spoons Diner, and Golden Gate Chinese.
This hotel is one kilometres from the Mayfair Shopping Centre, 1.8 kilometres from the Save On Foods Memorial Centre, and 2.6 kilometres from Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Positive Reviews
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Close to downtown Victoria
Many guests have raved about the location of this property. The hotel is right along the Trans-Canada Highway, which turns into Douglas Street in downtown Victoria. From Douglas Street, all of the city's main attractions are easily accessible.
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Very secure property
Past guests have mentioned that this hotel is very secure, as you are required to have a key card into get into the parking garage, the elevator, and the rooms. Because of this, guests have felt that they and their belongings have been completely safe while at this hotel.
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Free underground parking
This property offers free underground parking, which has been appreciated by many hotel guests. There are plenty of spaces for everyone in this lot and it is easy to get in and out of, too, which guests have been happy about.
Negative Reviews
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Uncomfortable beds
Guests have complained about the beds in the rooms, as the mattresses are quite soft and this has led to some sleepless nights. There have been reports of the beds being smaller than advertised, as well.
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Tired and dated looking
There have been complaints about the rooms at this hotel looking tired, old, and dated. The rooms could use a renovation, according to guests, as new fixtures and updated furniture would make them much more appealing.
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Issues with the pool
A number of guests have experienced issues with the hotel's swimming pool, as the water tend to be quite cold and it isn't always clean. This has led to guests frequently avoiding the pool altogether, as it doesn't always provide a relaxing experience.