The Oswego Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Victoria Harbour

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The Oswego Hotel

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, soundproofing
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily

Overview of The Oswego Hotel

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC, V8V5C1
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal6 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Cruise Ship Terminal14 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)33 min drive

Room options

Basic Studio Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 796 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

James Bay stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this James Bay hotel, you'll find Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and Fisherman's Wharf Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Victoria Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Government Street - 6 min walk
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Willowstream Spa at the Empress - 10 min walk
  • Milestones - 10 min walk
  • Q Restaurant at the Empress - 10 min walk
  • Barb's Fish & Chips - 8 min walk
  • Starbucks - 12 min walk

About this property

The Oswego Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Victoria Harbour
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified The Oswego Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Victoria hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Oswego Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature down comforters. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Victoria hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 17 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 15–30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

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
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Renovations and closures

This property is undergoing renovations from May 1 2024 to May 31 2024 (completion date subject to change).
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 39.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15.00–30.00 per person
  • Covered 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

How close is The Oswego Hotel to the airport?

The Oswego Hotel is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) away from the Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oswego Hotel on Apr 21, 2024 start from $131.79, 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.

Does The Oswego Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Oswego Hotel.

Does The Oswego Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Oswego Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 15.00 and 30.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Oswego Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Elements Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Oswego Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Oswego Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 17 per day.

Does The Oswego Hotel have a pool?

The Oswego Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Oswego Hotel have a restaurant?

The Oswego Hotel is home to Bar500, which features garden views, happy hour, and light fare.

Does The Oswego Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Oswego Hotel to downtown Victoria?

The Oswego Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Victoria.

The Oswego Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 864 out of 1137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1137 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Winston

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some traffic noise and could hear from adjoining rooms but otherwise very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not enough towels, shower is not good (water temp varies), bathroom faucet takes too long to provide hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tynan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, supplied dog beds and bowls for our 2 dogs. Greeted our dogs with treats everytime we passed by the front desk. Would recommend. Room was Excellent as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, I would recommend any day and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024