The Inn at the Union Club of British Columbia

Hotels
7.9 (414 reviews)
805 Gordon Street , Victoria , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Evening entertainment
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Cozy atmosphere
Friendly staff
Cons:
Service issues
Rooms need updates
Limited parking options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.79
Rooms could use some freshening up.
Service
8.26
Staff were described as lovely, but there were issues with communication during dining.
Location
9.3
The location is superb with magnificent views of Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Room Quality
7.25
The room was cozy but slightly overcrowded with furniture.
Amenities
8.28
Stellar reading room and library; however, some items like the elevator were out of service.
Value for Money
7.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier, though some amenities felt limited.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Food was good but breakfast service was lacking in communication and timeliness.
Overall Experience
8.26
A memorable but mixed experience with great location and some service hiccups.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:49

Property Description

Charming Victorian Elegance
Experience the charm of old Victorian décor at The Union Club of British Columbia, located in the heart of Victoria. Indulge in the on-site bar/lounge, billiards room, and charmingly decorated rooms with flat-screen cable TV.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a business centre and the all-day dining options at the McGregor Lounge. The property also features a rooftop terrace, perfect for relaxing during the summer months.

Prime Location
Situated across from the Inner Harbour, this hotel is within walking distance to the Victoria Clipper ferry terminal, Beacon Hill Park, and the Royal BC Museum. Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the historic charm of Victoria.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that a specific dress code applies while using the facilities of the Union Club. Please inquire with the property about the specifics. The Dress Code prohibits:
• Bold advertising messages or slogans displayed on any item of clothing;
• Athletic, camouflage styles or cargo styled clothing, t-shirts, running shoes, beach style sandals, or ball caps; and
• Frayed, torn, faded, distressed or unkempt clothing.

ELEVATOR replacement April 1st to August 1st, 2024. Porter service will be available for luggage during this time.
Building will only be accessible by stairs.
Guest rooms are located on the second and third floors.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYJ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for CAD 10 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 414 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.79
Service: 8.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.26
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William • couple • ca
10
Pros:

The helpful staff, the cozy bar, the wonderful breakfast, the historical building - an absolute pleasure to spend an anniversary,.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen Beth • extended_group • ca
10
A relaxing stay in a great hotel in the perfect location
Pros:

Welcoming staff and early entry was made available for our room. Beautiful view of the harbour from our room. Breakfast was huge and good value. The reading room is large and relaxing. Just a perfect stay.

Of particular note, the staff was extremely helpful when we unexpectedly had a family emergency. I will definitely stay here again and recommend it to all of my friends.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Food was very good!

Cons:

All

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Prudence • couple • au
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • ca
4
Dirty and disgusting
Cons:

Staff were rude when asking for a jug of water and rats running round the restaurant. Would call it more like a budget hotel. Not worth the money at all. Your get better value for money staying at a holiday inn. We got $100 off for the inconvenience but to be honest the night me and my partner had there they should have given us more. Would not recommend this place at all. This place is not worth the hype

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kseniia • couple • ca
7
Great Location
Pros:

The location was great! Very close to marine and the Assembly building 🩷

Cons:

The room was clean, but I found the mold in the bathroom uncomfortable. due to the lack of air conditioning we slept with the window open and the cries of seagulls woke us up very early

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • us
8
Very good
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No AC

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Breakfast options were great

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Newbury • couple • us
8
A memorable setting and location, with some notable service and communication issues.
Pros:

We recently stayed at Union Club of British Columbia, and the location is truly superb. Our suite had magnificent views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and the club itself was beautifully decorated for the Christmas season.

The room was cozy and very comfortable, though slightly overcrowded with furniture. One important note for future guests: although our accommodation was listed as a “King Suite,” the bed was actually queen-sized.

Cons:

Parking vouchers were provided; however, our rental car exceeded the height restriction for the parkade, which required us to park elsewhere and pay full overnight parking rates. This may be something to flag for guests with larger vehicles.

We had breakfast in the dining room on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, we were not informed in advance that service ended at 9:30 a.m. Arriving at 9:15 a.m., we were met with some reluctance, and that tone carried through the service. Our order was taken begrudgingly, and I was told my cappuccino might “take a while” as the server was the only one working.

When our food arrived, both plates — including my eggs Benedict — were cold. Not wanting to cause issues on Christmas Day, we chose not to complain and simply finished our meal.

I appreciate that holiday staffing can be challenging; however, guests should never be made to feel like an inconvenience. Clear communication of holiday dining hours at check-in or in guest rooms would go a long way toward improving the experience.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • extended_group • us
10
The staff was amazing and the location was great!
Pros:

Historic

Cons:

Could use some updates and remodeling

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • ca
8
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomson • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Elevators down

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • couple • ca
10
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Ghazaleh • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Culture and location

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Lori • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

All good

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Charming property!

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Kimble • couple • us
9
When can be return. We loved it!
Pros:

We especially appreciated the main reading room with all its comfort and amenities. This room is an feature we only see in very old European hotels.

Cons:

Not much really. Parking maybe but what should one expect? The Union is in a tight urban setting and access to one's car was satisfactory.

2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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anita • family_with_children • ca
8
Wonderful location in a building with lots of character.
Pros:

Stellar location. Reading room and library are peaceful, unique and well stocked with daily newspapers and magazines. Staff are lovely. Bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

A little tired and stuffy. Rooms could use some freshening up to the standard of the common spaces. Elevator was out of service, which we had read on the website would be complete at least a month before our arrival. Pull out bed didn’t have a duvet - just sheets and a scratchy beige hotel blanket, not a duvet. It could also probably use a new mattress. Breakfast service in the morning from Raj was delightful, but the food itself was lackluster.

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Freddy • couple • us
9
Victoria getaway
Pros:

Excellent location close to shops and waterfront.

Cons:

dress code was a little strange but did not affect our stay

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ca
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

Decent location

Cons:

This seems to be partly a private club so I’m not sure why they bother to rent rooms to non/members. Not at all accessible: approximately 16 steps from the sidewalk to the front door, the one elevator was being repaired/replaced and had to walk up at least 20 stairs for each floor. The hotel has a 72 hrs cancellation notice which they told me they would have waived but that was after we had checked in and had our luggage delivered to our rooms. The offsite parking was the least of so many other inconveniences. The hotel has a dress code (stricter than described on line) which is strictly enforced by staff and other guests so needless to say we could not use the main floor amenities or dining room. The staff were fine but we never felt welcome here and which I have never experienced at any other hotel.

2025-10-25 • via Nuitee