Hotel Rialto

Property class: 3.5

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Interior detail
Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
Lobby
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC, V8W 1N8
  • Place, Lower Johnson Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Victoria

With a stay at Hotel Rialto, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Royal BC Museum and 4 mi (6.5 km) from University of Victoria.

What's nearby

  • Lower Johnson Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chinatown - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bay Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hope Key Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden City Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto offers 56 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Palms serving guests of Hotel Rialto. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Victoria? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
The Palms - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CAD 25 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Palms

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.16 percent destination fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 25 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto Victoria
Rialto Hotel
Rialto Victoria
Hotel Rialto Hotel
Hotel Rialto Victoria
Hotel Rialto Hotel Victoria

Hotel Rialto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1809 out of 2586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 539 out of 2586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 2586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 2586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2586 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travel to Victoria often and the Rialto is our top hotel choice for style + value. The rooms are nicely appointed and always spotless. The staff are fantastic and accommodating. It is a great location for heading out for cocktails (the Palms is fantastic!) and there are many excellent restaurants nearby that you can walk to in just minutes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. It’s in a really good location and the room was clean and bed was comfy! the heated floors are nice in the bathroom. We went for dinner and drinks at the restaurant there and it was so good. 10/10. I would say that our only complaint was how cold the hallways and dining area was. It’s middle of winter and they had the AC cranked and everyone was wearing jackets at dinner. But we did ask for them to turn up the heat and i believe the waitress did so that was nice. All and all would recommend this hotel and will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Colton was the staff person that checked us in he was super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved 2 Queen suites for myself and one of my employees. I found it disappointing that your team not only gave us 1 queen suite and 1 standard queen room, but they put my junior employee in the suite and me, the individual who completed the booking and paid for the rooms. One would think that the front desk auditor would recognize this when I was checking in. I brought it up and the front desk was going to change room, but at an inconvenience of me repacking and waiting for them to make the changes, I requested the staff make the move while I was in my afternoon meeting and I was told no, my belongings were to be moved by me when they were ready. The reviews I read prior to booking were incorrect regarding the individuals I dealt with at the front desk. Bill Grimard
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Queenie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shadman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

All staff were so kind and helpfuland room was so clean. The heated floors in the bathroom were a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, well maintained room, and hotels central location in Downtown Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely courteous and the room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish our experience was top notch. Front desk staff was extremely helpful and informative. Our room was spotless. Highly recommend this central Victoria hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entire condition of the hotel was in great shape. The staff were friendly and efficient. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great price and very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Nanaimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and large. Plenty of coffee in room to make. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joe

Our smoke alarm was going off at 3 AM due to a needed battery change. We ended up having to go to the lobby and were reassigned another room. We were told the Manager was not in upon checkout and were not given any kind of apology or to expect a follow up from management. Tired and disappointed upon checkout .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was very clean. Great location and off season price for downtown Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
As a Gold member when enquiring about any available room upgrade we were told that there was a cost associated with it. They were also not very flexible with a late checkout and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gerald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, and staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025