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3.0 of 5
3366 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia VBZ 3L3, Canada
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Red Lion Inn
Ranked #41 of 69 hotels in Victoria
3.5 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Chinese restaurant(4)
  • Double bed room(3)
  • Nightclub next door(3)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Too bad(3)
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Bellevue, Washington
1 review
“Smoke, Beer Bottles and Where's the Parking?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

What has happened to the Red Lion chain? I have stayed at several in the past year and been sorely disappointed. I'm definitely not a 5 star (or even 3 star) hotel kind of person, but no parking, a night club attached to the building that is active every night and sucks up the parking, beer bottles in the stairwells, piles of leaves INSIDE the stairwell doors (leaves have been off the trees now for 4 months), sagging beds, a tiny window air conditioner/heating unit were the fan clatters on low speed, maid service that took the used towels but didn't replace them, didn't empty the garbage cans, and didn't make the bed (so I knew they were in the room, but didn't do anything), and a toilet that barely flushed even after holding the handle for 5 seconds. The only good things I can say: room seemed fairly clean when I checked in, and there was a hair dryer in the bathroom (even if high was no stronger than waving a piece of paper over your head. I want to like the Red Lion brand, but my last few experiences have really soured me on them.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Port Moody, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Comfy Bed, Clean Room and Quiet Hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

I stayed here one night on a business trip. It is a great location in terms of being close to Down Town Victoria. Just 10 minutes away. Rooms and bathroom are quite small but beds are comfortable. If you are not going to spend much time in the room this is a good choice. Great rate, nice staff and clean rooms. They could use new carpets and air conditioners. Mine( RM 322) had wires hanging out from it and was falling apart. The carpets have been quite obviously cleaned but there are still many stains on them.
This is not the place to bring young children as there is an up scale looking Strip Club ( V Lounge) attached to the hotel. At night the clientèle hangs around the parking lot that they share with hotel. I imagine the intoxicated ones do end of sleeping there for the night too.
All and all it was great location, great price and it was very comfortable.

Room Tip: Higher floors are further away from downstairs night club.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“I just like Red Lion?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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The staff was excellent, the room was big and clean. The parking was free, and the neighborhood was fine.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Victoria, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“best winter deal...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

long term winter stay in Victoria? this is the best deal around! would be 5 stars if the pool was open in the winter :-(

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edmonton, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very nice staff, clean!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

The staff were friendly-although seemed overworked. The room was really nice and we were able to cook our own meals. The staff cleaned it really well also. It was affordable, I recommend it!! Also, there is no breakfast included, although in this survey it asks for a rating on breakfast to be complete so I just made it up a rating

Room Tip: get the room on the main floor with a kitchen!
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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 3366 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia VBZ 3L3, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR4,124 - 5,462

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