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Helms Inn

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Overview of Helms Inn

Helms Inn

2 out of 5

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Business services
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour9 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal12 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)26 min drive

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About this area

Victoria

In the city center, Helms Inn is in a walkable area with good shopping. Royal BC Museum is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum - 2 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Spaghetti Factory — 3 min walk
  • Tre Fantastico — 4 min walk
  • Browns Social House — 5 min walk
  • Tea at the Empress — 5 min walk
  • Noodlebox — 6 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Victoria hotel in Downtown Victoria, walk to Victoria Harbour
Self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and a library are onsite. All 48 rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves, plus free WiFi, free wired Internet, and TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers.
Helms Inn offers 48 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • No elevators

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

Helms Inn
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Victoria
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

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Overall score and ratings

4.5

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 581 out of 997 reviews
5 - Excellent 58%
Rating 4 - Good. 360 out of 997 reviews
4 - Good 36%
Rating 3 - Okay. 45 out of 997 reviews
3 - Okay 5%
Rating 2 - Poor. 9 out of 997 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 997 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in an excellent location in James Bay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were wonderful and it was cool and quiet at night. Cleaning could be a bit better as the back of our remote was caked with something and you could see where they had wiped on the glass table. Also the bottom level of the glass table was quite dusty. Glass door between hallway and outside really should be cleaned daily as it was visibly dirty. Other than some minor cleanliness issues, I would stay here again. Thank you, Helms Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/5 Good

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen and room was well divided
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel centrally located in Victoria. We will consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think Helms Inn were apartments in a past life, so the suite we were in had full kitchen and living area very large. 11 year old with us loved the Murphy bed. Had a view of Beacon Hill park and right in middle of harbour area. 3rd time staying there. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that it was so close to the centre of town. It was air conditioned and since it was very hot outside that was crucial. It was next to a beautiful park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021