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Victoria · British Columbia

Hotel Rialto

653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1N8

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Indulge in comfort and convenience with our well-equipped rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, i-Home Stereo MP3 docking station, and deluxe toiletries.

  • Convenient Location

    Located just steps away from Inner Harbour Centre and minutes from Victoria Conference Centre, our historic hotel is the perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers.

  • Exceptional Service

    From ticket and tour assistance to free Wi-Fi, our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring your stay at Hotel Rialto is memorable and stress-free.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Hotel Rialto. Book now and make your Victoria getaway unforgettable.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location

  • Friendly staff

  • Clean and comfortable rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,746 reviews
10/ 10
Great building. So much history. Great location.
Chris · couple · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
1746 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location
  • Friendly staff
  • Clean and comfortable rooms

Worth knowing — High price · Limited breakfast options · Missing hooks for jackets

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    The location was excellent, right in the heart of downtown Victoria.

  • Service10.0

    All staff members were friendly and helpful, contributing to an excellent service experience.

  • Overall Experience9.7

    Overall experience was excellent with memorable touches during the stay.

  • Cleanliness9.5

    The hotel was exceptionally clean, providing a comfortable environment.

  • Room Quality9.0

    The room was spacious with a comfortable bed, fulfilling expectations.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Dinner at The Palms was magnificent, but breakfast options were limited.

  • Amenities8.5

    Some amenities were good, but the hotel restaurant isn’t open for lunch or breakfast.

  • Value for Money8.5

    Some guests mentioned the price was high for what was offered.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

88% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

9.21746 reviews
  • Great stay. Great location. Great staff.

    10/10

    Chris · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Great building. So much history. Great location.”

  • Good location. Pricey for what it is.

    8/10

    Barbara · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Good location for our needs.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Masa · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “location, cleanness, kindness”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Catherine · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Friendly staff. Comfortable bed.”

  • Great hotel! Walking distance to SOFA.

    10/10

    Janet · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Great hotel, clean and comfortable.”

  • Very nice hotel, the entire experience was excellent, including dinner at the Palms. Great service!

    10/10

    Janet · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Very nice property. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Great service at the front desk. We had dinner in the restaurant which was delicious.”

  • Amazing! 9.5/10!!!!

    10/10

    Sherry · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “Front desk staff were an absolute joy to deal with. So kind and warm. The charm of the hotel was delightful and the room was impeccable!”

  • An easy, car-free long weekend from a well-placed downtown hotel. We'd stay again.

    9/10

    Nigel · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Great downtown location. We walked on the ferry and took the bus in from Swartz Bay, and the hotel was a short walk from the stop. Restaurants, bars and the Inner Harbour were all reachable on foot, so we never needed a car or taxi all weekend. It also worked well for the Royal Victoria Marathon on Sunday.”

  • Nice room too bad it had no on site parking and hot and cold running and screaming meth heads. cold

    5/10

    Cathalynn · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Nice room.”

  • We really enjoyed our time at the Rialto!

    8/10

    Charles · couple · 2026-10-13

    “The location was great! Close to Government Street and lots of restaurants. The woman at the front desk in the morning’s was very helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom with the heated floors was very nice.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Kevin · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “Location and quality were great.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Janet · family with children · 2026-10-10

    “The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean.”

  • Clean and quiet and very central.

    7/10

    Angel · couple · 2026-10-09

    “you can walk everywhere”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    John · couple · 2026-10-07

    “While the location was great for walking to popular locations, there were some transient/homeless in the area. Obviously this is not directly an issue of the hotel, but it did affect my comfort level, especially for night time .”

  • Well appointed, comfortable and friendly.

    10/10

    Mary · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Great location, room was stylish and the bed extremely comfortable, with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker and koans spacious well appointed bathroom. The staff were informative and friendly too.”

  • Great hotel in a great location close to everything.

    9/10

    Michael · family with children · 2026-09-18

    “Great hotel in a great location close to everything.”

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