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BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

642 Johnson Street, Victoria, V8W 1M6, British Columbia, Canada

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel, your cozy retreat in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia! Located just 0.9mi from the city center on 642 Johnson Street, this delightful 3-star gem offers an unbeatable blend of comfort and convenience. With prices starting at just $89, you can explore the stunning sights of Victoria without breaking the bank.

Feel right at home with our spacious, non-smoking rooms that come complete with modern amenities, including air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, our complimentary fitness center is the perfect place to energize your morning, and the on-site restaurant ensures you’ll never go hungry. Got a late-night craving? No problem! Our 24-hour front desk service is here to cater to your every need.

Don’t just take our word for it; with 936 glowing reviews, our guests rave about the Carlton Plaza experience! Whether you’re enjoying a quiet meal in the restaurant or lounging in the comfort of your well-equipped kitchenette, you’ll quickly discover why folks keep coming back to this fantastic hotel. With private parking (for an additional charge) available and quick access to Victoria’s vibrant attractions, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel is your perfect launchpad for exploration!

Dining at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel is an experience you won’t want to miss, thanks to The Ruby on Johnson! This family-friendly restaurant shines with a menu overflowing with delicious choices that fit everyone’s cravings. Dive into an array of American favorites, savor zesty Tex-Mex flair, or relish the taste of local favorites. Whether you’re gearing up for a day of adventure or winding down after a busy day of sightseeing, The Ruby offers something to tantalize your taste buds any time of day.

Now, let's talk about getting your fun meter cranked up to eleven! Victoria is famous for its stunning gardens, heritage architecture, and vibrant waterfront – and the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel is the perfect jumping-off point for this urban exploration. Take advantage of the nearby attractions, from the picturesque Butchart Gardens to the charming Inner Harbour. You’ll also find yourself surrounded by numerous shops, cafes, and galleries that highlight the city’s unique charm. After a day of discovery, returning to the warm embrace of your hotel will feel just like coming home!

When it comes to winding down in your cozy sanctuary, the Carlton Plaza does not disappoint. With various room options, from intimate Queen Rooms to spacious Family Suites, you can find the perfect fit for you and your travel companions. All rooms ensure that comfort is king (or queen!) with plush beds and might we add— some rooms even come equipped with kitchenettes for those who fancy a little home-cooked meal! Relax, binge-watch your favorite series or simply enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep after a thrilling day in beautiful Victoria. Your adventure awaits, and the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza is right here, ready to make your stay unforgettable!

Closest airports

Victoria International Airport

15.5mi

Friday Harbor Airport

17mi

Nanaimo Airport

49mi

Vancouver International Airport

53.7mi

Abbotsford International Airport

61.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Double Room with Two Double Beds in BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Brightly-lit, the rooms are also equipped with amenities such as an individual drip coffee maker, a bar fridge, a kettle and a personal safe. The rooms also feature a large desk and guests have access to the complimentary WiFi.

Suite with One King and One Queen Bed in BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

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Suite, Multiple Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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The spacious air-conditioned queen suites are all fitted with a queen-sized bed and a sitting area with a sofa bed. Brightly-lit, the suites also come with a fully-equipped kitchen with a bar fridge, electric stove top, oven, microwave, kitchen sink and an individual drip coffee maker. Guests can also find coffee and kitchen tables, and complimentary WiFi access is provided.

King Suite in BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

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Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Suite King Size Bed

Traditional, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Traditional rooms with one queen bed feature a 37-inch flat screen TV, have a bar size fridge, coffee maker and kettle, in-room safe and an oversized desk, ideal for a work station. This room type is an ideal size for couples or business travelers. The room is approximately 250 square feet.

Traditional, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Traditional rooms with two double beds feature a 37-inch flat screen TV, have a bar size fridge, coffee maker and kettle, in-room safe and an oversized desk, ideal for a work station. This room type is an ideal size for small families or business travelers. The room is approximately 250 square feet.

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Suite, King/Queen, Sofa Bed, Kitchen

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Kitchen

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Suite with One King and One Queen Bed in BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

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Suite

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Suite, 2 Double, Sofa Bed, Kitchen

2 Double Beds

1 Sofa Bed

Kitchen

Wifi

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King Room with One King Bed in BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Studio Suite

2 Double Beds

1 Sofa Bed

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Suite, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

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Suite Queen Size Bed

Guest reviews

8.2

936 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Michaud

10

August 2023

The friendly and helpful staff. The very comfortable beds and cleanliness of the room and the hotel in general.The valet and housekeeping services were great! We also loved the fact that we could do laundry there and get fresh coffee choices every day. Two of the best things we enjoyed were being within walking distance of everything and also the incredible Ruby's restaurant attached to the hotel. We highly recommend Best Western plus Carlton Plaza Hotel to family and friends.

Not having an ice machine on the same floor as our room, not having a microwave in our room, and having to pay extra for parking. We also felt we didn't get enough TV channels choices.

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Ma

9.1

July 2023

Staff are friendly. The hotel provides free coffee, including hot chocolate, and a water refilling station at the lobby available at anytime. Rooms were clean and bright, but a little tight. Housekeeping forgot to clean the room, as scheduled, but staff were able to reschedule it for the next day and provide us with towels and other toiletries for the time being. Location is also great - it's near shops/ restaurants downtown.

Air conditioning unit in the room can make your throat feel dry. May need cleaning/ new filters.

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Kaushalya

10

June 2023

Loved the free coffee machine in lobby. Never experienced that before, brilliant. Loved the staff, very helpful, always smiling and acknowledging customers. walked most places with 81yr old mother. Excellent location.

Didn't like the sink outside of bathroom, needed towel racks or hooks to hang up hand towel to dry your hands. Not much room around sink for flannels and towels to be on. Also not enough space for own toiletries.

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Laura

10

April 2023

We checked in on Friday early evening, staff at the front desk were superb, Steven and Brandon texted me to see how things were going, I appreciated that. On Saturday we requested to change rooms because our room 526 was on top of the night club and we had a crappy night due to noise and luckily they moved us to 501! Thank you!!!! To the staff working Saturday morning!!! Hotel staff is super welcoming and friendly!

Our bath tub in room 501 didn’t drain because it was clogged with hair from previous stay 😞 we mentioned to the front desk when we checked out and she was terrified and apologetic

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Martin

9.1

June 2022

The staff were very accomodating, no exceptions. Catered to all my needs.

The building lacks in sound proofing. City workers up at 4:00am pressure washing the sidewalks, the sound was unavoidable. Do they really need to this at that time.

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Ken

9.1

August 2023

The location is perfect. 1 block from the government street. 1 block from Chinatown. The staff often texted us checking in on us to see if everything is alright. .

You need to pay for parking. The room was great. However, the floors (not carpeted) were super dirty. I do not believe they have ever mopped it. They should have provided slippers. We ended up wearing our shoes the entire time in the room.

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Andrew

9.1

September 2023

- Cleanliness is amazing. Moreover, when we got into the room it smelled good which means that the room's cleanliness is well maintained. - Bed and pillows are comfortable. - People are very nice, welcoming, and available when needed. - Reception seating area is very nice and comfortable. - Overall, we had a very good experience.

- The room and bathroom sizes are a little bit smaller than expected, however, you do not feel uncomfortable, because the room's furniture is well laid out.

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Bonnie

9.1

March 2023

We were met with kind and professional front desk staff. Steven went out of his way to make us feel welcome, and even comped our valet parking when we said we were in town for a medical appointment. He checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our King suite was spotless, cozy, spacious, and very comfortable, especially the bed. It was very quiet, and so close to all the restaurants and other amenities we needed. My husband had a wonderful breakfast in the cafe downstairs. This will definitely not be our only stay, and next time we hope to stay longer! It will be our go to when in Victoria. Thank you!!!

They were re-enamaling the bathtubs and the scent in the hallway was quite strong, but it did not affect our experience.

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Nancy

9.1

February 2023

Location, staff, cleanliness, price

We stayed 2 nights, unfortunately our room on the first night was on Johnson, close to corner of Johnson & Douglas. It was a Friday night, lots of people out late on the street and loud vehicles. We spoke with the front desk first thing in the morning, asked for a different room, away from the busy street. It was handled perfectly. We were given an upgrade and a very quiet room. All the staff we dealt with were professional, personable, empathetic and kind. We have stayed here several times in the past and I guess we were always away from the street so had never experienced the noise. We will definitely stay again, we’ll just make sure we’re on the quiet side!

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Martin

8.2

September 2023

Good sized room, comfy bed, good shower, good restaurant next door for breakfast

The neighbourhood is just in the area frequented by junkies and the homeless (BC decriminalised hard drugs in 2023 and this is where the homeless junkies are gathering). This top floor room had a terrace but was unusable as it was covered with seagull excrement. The very loud noise of the seagulls (the neighbouring property has no bird protection fitted).

Points of Interest Around BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

Attractions

Old Town Victoria

0mi

Victoria Chinatown

0.1mi

British Columbia Parliament Buildings

0.5mi

Royal British Columbia Museum

0.5mi

Fisherman's Wharf

0.8mi

Emily Carr House

1mi

Fort Street

1mi

Craigdarroch Castle

1.1mi

Beacon Hill Park

1.3mi

Abkhazi Garden

2mi

Mt. Tolmie Park

2.6mi

Church & State Wines

9.9mi

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

10.1mi

Butchart Gardens

10.4mi

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

16.6mi

Restaurants

The Ruby on Johnson

Cuisines

  • American
  • Tex-Mex
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel?

The designated check-in period at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel begins at 04:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 12:00 PM.

Does BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel offer complimentary parking?

Yes, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel offers parking for guests. The hotel has private parking available at a nearby location. There is a daily fee of C$30 for parking. Advanced reservation is not required.

What are the rates at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel?

A stay at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel can begin from a rate of $89. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What are the room types available at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel?

The BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel offers a variety of room types. These include Deluxe Mini Suites with Two Double Beds and a Sofa Bed, Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, King Rooms with One King Bed, King Suites, and Suites with One King and One Queen Bed. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 6 adults and 4 children. The bed sizes vary depending on the room type.

What activities does BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel offer?

Guests at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities available. They can start by visiting the fitness center for a workout session to stay active and maintain their fitness routine. For business travelers, there is also a business center where they can catch up on work or attend to any professional needs.

In terms of dining options, guests can choose to dine at the on-site restaurant, The Ruby on Johnson. The restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves a variety of cuisines including American, TexMex, and local dishes. This provides guests with a range of options to satisfy their taste buds and indulge in delicious meals without having to leave the hotel premises.

Additionally, guests can also visit the hair/beauty salon to pamper themselves and enhance their overall well-being during their stay at the hotel.

Does BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel has a restaurant on site called The Ruby on Johnson. The restaurant offers American, TexMex, and local cuisines. It also has a family-friendly ambiance.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel?

No, cash is not accepted at BEST WESTERN PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel. However, they accept a wide range of credit cards including JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Visa, and Carte Blanche.