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600 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2P8, Canada (James Bay)
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Ranked #16 of 57 hotels in Victoria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013
Melanie_41P Tucson, Arizona
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tucson, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We stayed at Helm's Inn because of the rave reviews received on Trip Advisor. The inside of the hotel is NOTHING like the outside....completely re-done in new modern decor. It was GREAT to have a full kitchen in the room. Breakfast in Victoria is expensive, so it was nice to be able to walk 4 blocks to the grocery store... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Rarely can I say a hotel is perfect, but here it is. Helm's Inn is perfectly situated between the Royal BC Museum and Beacon Hill Park. It is a better price than can usually be found so close to the Inner Harbor. The rooms are big, with good plumbing, quiet, and a kitchenette. I paid a good price for everything... More

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17 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This place was the best! We were surprised when we opened our room door to find an actual apartment with a living room, full kitchen, bedroom with 2 queen beds, a bathroom and two closets. We even had a private entrance. It was priced surprisingly well, there is parking (I believe for a small extra charge), coffee available all day,... More

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9 hotel reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We stayed in the Helms Inn during the Memorial Day weekend and we were very surprised at the great room and the price. The room we had was a king sized suite and it was completely renovated with lots of tile, granite and nice furnishings. I have stayed at several hotels n the Victoria downtown area and this one is... More

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Denver
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We found Helm's Inn to be perfect for our family of three. Located on the same block as the BC Museum, across the street from Beacon Hill Park and only a short walk to the Fairmont Empress was a plus. This Inn has three buildings, two of which are former apartment buildings. We had a one bedroom unit with a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We all make mistakes, and a mistake was made when we arrived to find we did not have a room after changing a reservation to a week later because of illness. Naturally I was surprised to hear we had no room on a very busy holiday weekend. . I wanted to make this perfect little birthday get a way for... More

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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We have visited Victoria twice in five years (2008 & 2013) and stayed at Helm's Inn both times. We enjoyed both stays. It is clean. It is quiet. It is at most a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal. The price is excellent for the large rooms and suites. Just right for a family of three and would serve... More

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Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

5 of us stayed in a one bedroom apartment with 2 queen beds and a crib. It had a kitchen which was functional. The room had its own little entrance and has been renovated. The room was a little dark but we just turned the lights on which was fine. There was quite a bit of storage room for suitcases... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

The staff was so obliging. They had made an error and booked me a single bed when I needed twins but they quickly rectified the situation. Any taxis needed, they got immediatel. The property is so well located- steps from the Royal BC Museum, Empress Hotel, and the waterfront. Clean well made rooms, with a kitchen!!! Greta value- would definitely... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

When my husband and I come to Victoria, this is where we stay. It's the best kept secret in the city. The hotel was recently renovated, so it's much less shabby chic than it used to be. You can get a suite with a kitchenette for an incredibly reasonable price. It's nothing fancy, but it's clean and well kept. There... More

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What travellers say

  • Great location(9)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Royal BC Museum(6)
  • Helpful and friendly(4)
  • Front desk staff(4)
  • Full kitchen(3)
  • Parking spot(3)
  • Beacon Hill park(3)

Additional Information about Helm's Inn

Address: 600 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2P8, Canada
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Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Victoria Capital Regional District > Victoria > James Bay
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
#14 Family Hotels in Victoria
Price range (per night): $114 - $163
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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Helm`s Hotel
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn

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