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The Oswego Hotel

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
Dinner served

Overview of The Oswego Hotel

VIP Access

The Oswego Hotel

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
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500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC, V8V5C1

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum10 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)32 min drive

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

About this area

Victoria

The Oswego Hotel is located in James Bay, a neighborhood in Victoria. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butchart Gardens. Royal BC Museum and Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 6 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Q at the Empress - 10 min walk
  • Floyd’s Diner - 6 min walk
  • Finest at Sea Victoria - 9 min walk
  • Barb's Fish & Chips - 9 min walk
  • Frankie's Modern Diner - 12 min walk

About this property

The Oswego Hotel

4-star hotel located in James Bay
Close to Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, The Oswego Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The onsite restaurant, Bar500, features light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free Internet and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable, quiet rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and composting
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and kitchens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 17 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends; CAD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar500

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility available in select rooms
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Biodegradable cleaning products available
  • Biodegradable toiletries
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 39.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 per room
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: CAD 17 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 39.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Oswego
Oswego Hotel
Oswego Hotel Victoria
Oswego Victoria
The Oswego Hotel Hotel
The Oswego Hotel Victoria
The Oswego Hotel Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oswego Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 per room). There's a fee of CAD 39.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oswego Hotel?

As of May 31, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oswego Hotel on Jun 25, 2023 start from $227.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Oswego Hotel?

Self parking is available for CAD 17 per day.

What time is check-in at The Oswego Hotel?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Oswego Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Oswego Hotel located?

Located in James Bay, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and Victoria Harbour. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

The Oswego Hotel Reviews

The Oswego Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1001 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 76%
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1001 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 19%
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1001 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 3%
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 1%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.1/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in a very convenient location right near Victoria harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised to find Rocky Mountain soap products
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Toronto

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Oswego this past May. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit we stayed in was tastefully decorated, spacious, and felt like a home away from home with a full kitchen. Appreciated the bathrooms having both a shower and a soaker tub in each. The balcony with entrances from the living room and both bedrooms was very convenient. The staff at the front desk was very helpful at check in and during our stay, and the mobile text alerts as to when our room was ready for check in was much appreciated. The location is very convenient, and is a short walk or drive from many popular local attractions. There was lots of underground parking available for our vehicle, as well as 3 EV chargers for those in need of a plug. We even saw two deer walking past the property on the morning of our check-out. The Oswego was a 10/10 for my family and we will definitely be staying here again next time we're in Victoria!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was awesome. The room needs updating, especially the bed and carpet. The AC is just a small portable unit in the living room that would be inadequate for summer. Thankfully it was cooler in the evening and we could open the patio door.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lakhbir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful hotel with great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aldwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Appreciate smaller boutique hotel such as the Oswego-much more personal. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

praveen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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