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About the Hotel

270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada

Rooms and Suites

James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage offers a range of accommodations, from petite rooms to family-sized spaces. The Petite Room features a double bed and full bathroom. Standard Queen Rooms include a queen bed, a full bathroom, and a large window with natural sunlight. Classic Queen Rooms, retaining 1911 features, offer bay windows with views. Standard King Rooms provide a king bed, a full bathroom, and natural sunlight. Classic King rooms include a king bed and updated bathroom. Twin Queen Rooms feature two queen beds. The Family Room accommodates four people. Connecting Rooms have a queen bed, a Murphy bed, and oak furniture. The Garden Suite offers a fully equipped kitchen and views of landscaped gardens. The Upstairs Suite includes a king bed, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and two flat-screen TVs. The Sundeck Studio has a queen bed, a kitchenette, and a private sundeck. The Upstairs Studio provides a kitchenette and wooden floors. The Cottage, a private 1940s house, features two bedrooms with queen beds, a dining room, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, and private parking for two vehicles. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, and some offer mini-fridges.

Onsite Dining Options

The James Bay Inn features the JBI Restaurant, offering all-day casual dining in an Art Deco setting. Guests can also visit the JBI Pub, which includes a pool table and dart boards. The Art Deco Café & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, providing a comfortable atmosphere. From pub classics to comfort dinners, the restaurant offers diverse food options.

Grounds and Features

The hotel building is constructed of reinforced concrete and brickwork, with the upper stories finished in stucco. The hotel has a red Spanish tile roof supported on massive brackets. The grounds offer private parking for two cars and a bicycle shelter. Each floor features a large open balcony with park views. The main entrance, with steps and balustrades, gives the building a massive appearance. A comfortable pressed brick fireplace is visible upon entering.

Location and Landmarks

Located in James Bay, Victoria's oldest neighborhood, the James Bay Inn Hotel is on the upper end of Government Street. Beacon Hill Park is 1 km away. The Emily Carr House is 0.3 km away. The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are 0.5 km away. Government Street is 1 km away. Helmcken House is 1 km away. St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site is 0.5 km away. Craigdarroch Castle is 2 km away. The Inner Harbour is 1 km away.

Services Available

The James Bay Inn Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free newspapers in all guestrooms. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are available at the front desk. The hotel provides an onsite ATM and vending machines. Secure bike storage is available. A fireproof vault is available for storing valuables.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Queen Room
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2 persons
19 m² 
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Standard King Room
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28 m² 
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33 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Victoria 1.5 km
Airports
Victoria Inner Harbour (YWH) 1.2 km
Victoria (YYJ) 27.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Mini golf

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
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270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
Nearby
Museum
Emily Carr House
170 m
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
600 m
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room