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Swans: Boutique Victoria BC Hotel
When looking for a perfect vacation spot, look no further than Swans, a Victoria BC hotel that is located in the heart of Victoria's famous waterfront shopping and entertainment district. Whether you are on a business trip or a family vacation, Swans-- Victoria's Boutique Art Hotel-- will make your stay an enjoyable one.
Built in 1913, this Victoria hotel still holds the charm of the original building. The high ceilings are accentuated by open beams and skylights, and guests can view the historic waterfront from balconies or terraces. Each suite contains a fully-equipped kitchen and is tastefully decorated-- blending together new and old-world styles. If you don't feel like cooking on your vacation, the Wild Saffron Bistro and Swans Brewpub, both located downstairs, can take care of that for you.
Swans is the Victoria BC hotel that is not only well known for its beautiful flowers, but for its expansive artwork collection as well. The interior is decorated with over 1600 paintings, sculptures, antiques and furniture. The unique appointments of each suite are not only lovely to look at, but also work to create an comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
Want to stay a little longer? With its great weekly or monthly rates, Swans is an easy Victoria hotel to call "home". There is complimentary local newspaper delivery straight to your door, a free movie/DVD library, coin-operated laundry and extended-stay housekeeping services. Extended-stay guests will enjoy each month a complimentary continental breakfast as well as a free three-course meal at the Wild Saffron Bistro.
For a luxurious Victoria hotel experience, try out Swans' Penthouse Suite, which was the winner of Canadian Event Perspective Magazine's 2005 award for "Best Intimate Space". It's the perfect space for cocktail parties, business conferences, or wedding receptions. The Penthouse possesses 3000 square feet of bliss, including six balconies and a large rooftop patio with amazing view of the city and beyond.
Whether you plan on staying for a night or twelve, Swans is the Victoria BC hotel that you will be delighted to call your "home away from home".
If you're looking for Victoria BC hotel accommodations, read this piece profiling a unique historic Victoria hotel, Swans.