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Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
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Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
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Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 2, 2012
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"Beautiful!"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 1, 2012
Would definitely stay again, wish we had more time to enjoy all the amenities offered...all you would expect from a luxury golf resort & spa.
"Nice surprise in downtown Victoria"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 1, 2012
I was pleasantly surprised by the Executive House. I booked last minute and many places were full - so my expectations were not high. But the hotel was very centrally located. The room was clean, good sized, and well furnished. It had been updated, the linens and towels were good quality, and there was a full kitchenette. About the only complaint I had was that it's an older building with no AC. The room got a bit warm and night and we had to open the window and use a thoughtfully supplied fan. It was not too hot outside, so I can imagine it might be a bit stifling in the summertime.
Location.
Situated in Victoria, Helms Inn is close to Thunderbird Park, British Columbia Parliament Building, and Royal British Columbia Museum. Also nearby are Miniature World and Pacific Undersea Gardens.
Hotel Features.
In addition to a concierge desk and a library, Helms Inn features laundry facilities. Additional amenities include a garden, coffee in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open during limited hours. Guest parking is available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). This is a smoke-free property.
Guestrooms.
The 48 air-conditioned guestrooms at Helms Inn include safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have wireless Internet access. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels and complimentary TV Internet access. All accommodations provide direct-dial phones with voice mail; free local calls are offered (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries.
All units have kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and windows that open. In addition, housekeeping is offered daily and amenities available on request include wake-up calls. All guestrooms at Helms Inn are non-smoking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
"Gucky shower"
The location and price are great. Overall clean and adequate. Bot the shower drain was so clogged with hair deep down into the pipes that it wouldn't drain until I pulled all that gunky stuff out bit by bit with my hands. Not pleasant! Also, there is no counter space at all in the kitchen and bathroom. And no DVD player available. The only table is […] so narrow only one person can sit at a time without overlapping knees. Be sure to ask for a room other than ours -- windows look out on alley at street-level. Read more
"Helms Inn ,Victoria BC"
Great place, close to the attractions. On a nice summer day you can just walk to the attractions.
"Helms Inn-great location!"
Walking distance from many attractions! Spacious room for a family.
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"A Victoria gem!"
What a great hotel, with great staff, reasonable prices (cheap for downtown!), and handy tot downtown. Can't miss with this choice!
"Helm's two blocks from inner harbor"
The low price and very convenient location make Helm's Inn a good bargain. Amenities are mostly basic, but rooms (at least my room) include a full kitchen, and the front desk staff were very friendly. Parking cost extra.
"Helms Inn"
This hotel is in a great location to the harbour and right across from Beacon Hill Park. The room was clean and spacious although the bathroom was small. Staff was courteous and helpful. Decor is dated, but I don't care.
"Comfortable room in a good location"
This place is right across from Beacon Park - a great place to take a stroll, enjoy ice cream, & check out 20 different kinds of birds. It's also, 5 minute walking distance to the harbor, the parliament, & a block away from the BC museum. The front desk lady was friendly & helpful. The room was big, with a kitchenette. Overall, good place for the […] price. Read more
"Stay here!"
I was very impressed with our room, they are much more appealing than the pictures--clean, spacious, and comfortable with a full kitchen. The staff was helpful and friendly. The location was very convenient. Couldn't ask for a better deal.
"Helms Inn in Victoria, BC, CANADA"
Pleasant simple inn, with available coffee in lobby. Kitchenette in room with full size refrigerator, coffee & tea to make in room. Clean, friendly. Excellent location; easy walk to harbor, city, Chinatown, etc. Excellent value, especially compared to neighboring motels & hotels. Does not serve breakfast.
Hotel was able to check me in very early, proving to be extremely accommodating on arrival.
"Helms Inn in Victoria, BC, Canada - Great Location"
This was our first trip to Canada and on the suggestion of a friend we changed our itinerary so we could spend more time in Victoria. Good decision! When we needed to stay two nights rather than one, Hotels.com accommodated the change without a problem. We originally had reservations at another facility but adding another day would have significantly […] increased the second day rate. The Hotels.com rep gave us the Helms Inn as a second choice and it worked out great. The exterior of the motel is quirky as the rooms are spread through three different buildings - all with different architecture and age. Our room was on the third floor of the Royale building at the end of the hall on the corner. Everything in the building had been remodeled - new paint, flooring and windows, granite counter tops, nice new kitchen. The staff was very helpful and the location - next to the Victoria Museum of Natural History and a half block from the Parliament building, the waterfront and Beacon Hill Park (do not neglect this amazing and beautiful attraction!) - was beyond reproach. We'll be back! Read more
"Very nice place, great service, quite a bargain"
The Helms Inn had fantastic service and is a fantastic bargain for the area. Highly recommend!
"Helms Inn - The perfect place to stay in downtown"
The Helms Inn is the perfect place to stay in downtown Victoria. Most of the major points of interest are right outside the door of this very comfortable, clean hotel. Beacon Hill Park is right across the street and Thunderbird Park is right down the hill. The Royal British Columbia Museum and The Empress Hotel are a block away. The staff is very helpful […] and accommodating. I'm very happy I chose to stay here. Read more
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"HELMS INN IN VICTORIA, BC"
If you are looking for value and comfort, this is the place to stay. Very convient to downtown Victoria. The hotel was very clean and although older, it has been remodeled nicely with all the amenities.
"Helms Inn Victoria"
Great rooms with full kitchens. Every was clean and new. Located a couple blocks from the inner harbor. Very helpful, polite staff.
"The Helm's Hotel in Victoria, Canada"
The Helm's is in a fabulous location - just behind the BC Museum, close to the inner harbour and downtown, and right across from Beacon Hill Park. Although the rooms are in 3 older buildings, it has been recently renovated and the kitchenette had granite counters and floors and a nice bathroom. The Helm's does not have a continental breakfast, but you […] could fix your own in the units with the kitchenette. For the price, location, and cleanliness, the Helm's is a rare bargain in Victoria. Read more
"Excellent value, rooms & location, traffic noise"
Great place offering large comfortable rooms with nice touches (little milks in fridge) at excellent prices and good location. Just a little too much traffic noise for me but usually OK with windows shut.
"Helms Inn, Victoria, Canada"
Bad - Old hotel / converted apartment building. Sqeaky floors, old small bathroom, cheap bed, noisy location next to major street, inadequate AC, limited insulation between floors and rooms. Not a good experience. Good - Much nicer hotels in the neighborhood and it is close to the Beacon Hll Park for jogging, etc.. BC Museum and the harbor are right […] around the block. Read more
"Helms Inn - good value for money!"
We were positively surprised how large our room was. It even had a kitchenette. The bathroom was a bit small but ok at all. As our room was located towards the street it was quite noisy while the window was open. So if this might be a problem for you ask for a room towards the courtyard. The location is great: Close to the harbour and a lot of sights. […] Under the line: Much better than expected of a hotel with a 2 star rating! Read more
Older hotel in the process of remodeling. Great location, convenient to the harbor and across from a large park. Large room with updated bathroom. Would recommend for the budget conscious.
The Helms is a great place to stay. Your staff and location get highest marks. The hotel itself is old but it is kept in great condition, is charming and spacious and kept clean. The only improvement I would make is to clean the bedspread and the curtains - or maybe replace them with something else. We will definitely tell others and recommend that […] they stay here. Mrs. Maheshwari Read more
"Great hotel!"
Hotel is in a perfect location, all the front desk people were very nice, and the rooms are large and have kitchens in them. Only suggestions: It would have been nice to have a bit more counter space in the bathrooms and the shower curtains need to be changed out.
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"Helms Inn, Victoria, B.C. Canada"
Excellent location, walk to all shopping, harbor and many points of interest.
"Great HOtel"
This hotel far exceeded my expectations. We were on the third floor but we packed light so we didn't mind not having an elevator to use. The room had a full kitchenette and separate living room. It was very roomy and clean. The wireless internet was also very helpful and there were some great dining guides available to help us find dinner. The hotel […] is right next to the Royal BC Museum and near Parliament and the ferry docks. It is on one of the main roads that goes through Victoria so there is easy access to restaurants, shops, and bus stops. The hotel is also across the street from the northwest corner of Beacon Hill, unfortunately we did not have time for a stroll in the park though. I would definitely stay here on my next visit to Victoria and would recommend the hotel to my friends. Read more
"Awesome hotel for a vacation stay!!!"
A charming hotel for a stay during a Victoria visit!!! Location is perfect, hotel rooms are extremely clean, hotel staff are very friendly. This hotel is adjacent to the BC museum and is just a few minutes to almost everywhere downtown Victoria. Yet it is on a quiet street where you can enjoy a good night sleep. Also the hotel is a couple of blocks […] away from major transportation links and major sightseeings. This really is the best deal that you can find (we hope this hotel will not jack its price because of all good ratings!) Read more
"Helms Inn in Victoria - great location"
Although this type of hotel isn't really our cup of tea ("this type" being like an old house), it was really a terrific place. It was spotless and well-maintained, though it did have the sort of musty smell you'd expect in an old-house-like place. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was easy and convenient. The location can't be beat - […] it's next to the park and museum and a block away from the harbour. Read more
"Great Location Facing Beacon HIll Park"
From the Helms in it is just a walk across the street to enter Beacon HIll Park. It is just a half a block to catch the Big Red Bus to take you around town. It is a short cut through the parking lot and you're at the Royal BC Museum. Cross the street from the Museum and you're at the waterfront. This is the perfect location for a day in Victoria if […] you don't have a car. We received a coupon for a discounted breakfast at the hotel across the street which was very good. Read more
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"Great accomodations, great location, great value"
Loved the location. We took the ferry from Port Angeles, WA and the hotel was less than two blocks from the ferry. We did not take our car and we were within walking distance of all the Victoria sites. We took the Greyline tour to Buchart Gardents, the pickup spot which was in front of the Empress Hotel. We will defintely stay there again. Clean, quite, […] friendly. Read more
"Excellent Hotel for the $$$"
The Helm's Inn is a very nice older hotel. The rooms were great (complete with a little kitchenette for hot tea anytime - important in the wetter cooler months of the year) and the service was very helpful. The best part of the hotel was its location being just blocks from the ferry and only a block or two from both the museum and the Empress Hotel/inner […] harbor. It was a wonderful value and we will definitely be staying there again on our next trip to Victoria. Read more
"Outstanding for the Money"
This hotel is in the perfect location. It is within walking distance of everything. The rooms are spaceous and comfortable. The only negative is the lack of an elevator. That means you may have to drag your bags up a couple floors. The building was origianlly designed as apartments. They are well decorated and very appealing. A great experience.
"Would definitely stay again."
Great location. GOod price. GOt us in even though we were early for check in.
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"HELMS INN-GREAT LOCATION-GREAT VALUE"
THE HOTEL IS ONLY A SHORT WALK TO THE INNER HARBOR , AND THE PARLIMENT BUILDING. THE ROOMS WERE NICELY REDECORATED FROM THE ORIGINAL SMALL APARTMENTS. THE ROOM INCLUDED A KITCHENETTE. GREAT VALUE!!
"Good deal"
While the hotel is somewhat older it was very clean and well maintained. Only "issue" was the sliding closet door was off track ( we just slipped it back on ourselves, no big deal here). Great location in the center of victoria. We were on the third floor and didn't see an elevator. Again no issue for us but if that may be for others ask for a lower […] floor or check if there's an elevator. Overall a good deal and we would stay there again. Read more
"Should be a 3 Star hotel"
We usually do not stay at 2 star hotels, but we took a chance. We were so impressed, and would return in a heart beat. It is older, but very well kept.
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"Great Location"
This hotel is convenient to the waterfront, BigBus Tour stop, and the marvelous Royal BC Museum. The front desk was friendly and very helpful. The King bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet. We received a discount breakfast coupon for Samuels restaurant across the street and the food was good. Coming from the San Juan Cruises Dock, the cab […] fare was only $5.00. We will stay here again on our next Victoria visit. Read more
"Good room in great location"
The best thing about Helms Inn is the location, because it is so close to many of the downtown Victoria sites. The rooms are comfortable for a two-star hotel, but weren't quite good enough to be three-star worthy. Helm's Inn would make an excellent choice for a budget-minded traveler who arrives in Victoria without a car. Very close to restaurants, […] sites, and a good bike rental shop. Read more
"Best location for amazing price."
Helms is an older hotel on the same block as the Royal BC Museum and one block from the harbor and Parlament Building. The rooms are large, very clean, and had a wonderfully convenient kitchenette. Would highly recommend the hotel for casual travelers and families.
"We really liked this hotel, it's close to everything!"
Nice large room - we had a suite with a kitchenette. The tea pot in the kitchenette was a nice touch. The colors of the decor may be a little dated, but it didn't look old or dingy or anything like that. Right next to the Royal BC Museum and really close to the waterfront and everything else. Walking distance to most everything. They still only have […] free wireless internet in the lobby, but our room was close enough to the lobby to pick it up. You need to start out in the lobby though so that they'll give you the access info. Lack of wifi in all the rooms was really our only complaint about the Helms Inn. Read more
i enjoyed staying here for the second time.
"Close to Bus Terminal, museum, downtown -- everyth"
I was totally delighted and have recommended Helm's Inn to all my friends here on Gabriola.
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