The Embassy Inn (solo trip)
How Solo-Friendly is The Embassy Inn?
What makes it 83% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, secure downtown spot 3 min to Inner Harbour & Royal BC Museum, reliable Wi-Fi, business center & balconies make stays easy and safe for independent travelers.
Good match for:
- Cultural Explorers: Walk under 5 minutes to Royal BC Museum and the BC Legislature for history and exhibits.
- Business Travelers: Use the 24-hour business center and free Wi-Fi to work steps from the harbour.
Things to keep in mind:
- Pet Owners: Pets are not allowed at this property.
What is so special about The Embassy Inn for solo trip?
- Central location within a 5-minute walk of Inner Harbour, museums, and Parliament.
- Complimentary breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi throughout.
- 24-hour business center and concierge services for tours or remote work.
- Accessible rooms and step-free access via elevator.
- Private balconies in each room offering city or harbour views.
Transport & Nearby Access
Victoria Inner Harbor Airport: 740m (11 min walk)
Walk 11 minutes to catch local floatplane and regional flights.
Solo-Friendly Activities around The Embassy Inn
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia: 120m (2 min walk)
Ornate parliament building offering self-guided and free guided tours.
Tip: Join a weekday guided tour (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM) for insider history.
Victoria’s Inner Harbour: 240m (3 min walk)
Scenic waterfront with street performers and boat activity.
Tip: Stroll at sunset for the best light and live music by local artists.
Royal BC Museum: 330m (4 min walk)
Extensive natural and cultural exhibits plus IMAX theatre.
Tip: Buy the museum + IMAX combo online to skip ticket lines.
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada: 350m (4 min walk)
Iconic chateau-style hotel known for its afternoon tea.
Tip: Reserve afternoon tea online in advance to secure a window table.
Solo-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in The Embassy Inn:
Complimentary Buffet Breakfast:
Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the dining area.
Free Wi-Fi:
Available in all rooms and public areas.
Business Center:
24-hour business center with computers, printing, and workspace.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags before check-in or after check-out at no charge.
Complimentary Newspapers:
Daily newspapers available in the lobby each morning.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Self Parking:
On-site parking available for a daily fee.
Dry Cleaning:
Additional-charge dry cleaning service with same-day turnaround.
Laundry Service:
On-site laundry service available for a fee.
Accessibility at The Embassy Inn:
Step-free main entrance and elevator access to all floors.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Kickstart Your Day: Head to the complimentary buffet breakfast by 7:30 AM to avoid the rush.
- Plan with Concierge: Ask the concierge for discounted whale-watching and ferry tour bookings.
- Early Harbour Walk: Step outside at dawn for a peaceful stroll along the Inner Harbour before crowds arrive.
Reviews of The Embassy Inn
Lorraine Hume
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel is in a great location. Great value for money. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast had a great selection.
Samantha Furber
Amazing hotel! Excellent location, walking distance to all the main shops along the Harbour. I was surprised how close we were to the parliament building. We left our car at the hotel the entire duration of the trip and walked everywhere. Our room was spectacular. Splurge for the 1 bedroom and it was well worth it. Room had 2 balconies, 2 tvs, pull out couch, 2 queen beds in a bedroom, dining ta...
M S (MTV)
Excellent location in downtown Victoria, the hotel looks a bit dated but is fully functional. Unfortunately the suite we got (as upgrade) had a big ventilation issue in the bedroom, with no window nor a/c; they tackled this problem by placing a fan in the corridor between the living room (which had a/c and also a balcony) and the bedroom, but it hardly made a difference and we did not sleep well ...
Gina Patterson
Stay was good, clean, and friendly, it's a much older hotel so it is dated, like the microwave has to be from the 90's I had a good chuckle, and I don't mind that if it ain't broke why not use it. The shower was nice, the room had an interesting order upon arrival, but again it's an older hotel. I would stay here again. Only suggestion I have is maybe update the vending machines to accept debit/cr...
Tom T.
Great Location ; very good breakfast included (better than most other free options. Easy checkin and checkout; very friendly and helpful front desk staff. They let you park on premises early on check in day and leave car in their lot after check out while you are still in the area. Would definitely stay here again !
Map of The Embassy Inn
Address: 520 Menzies St, Victoria, BC V8V 2H4, Canada
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How to get to The Embassy Inn:
From Victoria Inner Harbor Airport, walk about 11 minutes (740m) to the hotel. From Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, walk about 8 minutes (0.6 km).
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