When looking for a perfect vacation spot, look no further than Swans, a Victoria BC hotel that is located in the heart of Victoria’s famous waterfront shopping and entertainment district. Whether you are on a business trip or a family vacation, Swans– Victoria’s Boutique Art Hotel– will make your stay an enjoyable one.

The suites in this Victoria hotel retain the charm of the original building,which was built in 1913. Most have open beams and skylights that accentuate the high ceilings and balconies or terraces that overlook the historic waterfront. Tastefully decorated and boasting fully-equipped kitchens, Swans is a perfect mixture of modern and old-world styles. If cooking on your vacation is not your idea of a good time, head downstairs to the Wild Saffron Bistro or Swans Brewpub for a relaxing meal.

Swans is the Victoria BC hotel that is not only well known for its beautiful flowers, but for its expansive artwork collection as well. The interior is decorated with over 1600 paintings, sculptures, antiques and furniture. The unique appointments of each suite are not only lovely to look at, but also work to create an comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

Want to stay a little longer? With its great weekly or monthly rates, Swans is an easy Victoria hotel to call “home”. There is complimentary local newspaper delivery straight to your door, a free movie/DVD library, coin-operated laundry and extended-stay housekeeping services. Extended-stay guests will enjoy each month a complimentary continental breakfast as well as a free three-course meal at the Wild Saffron Bistro.

For a luxurious Victoria hotel experience, try out Swans’ Penthouse Suite, which was the winner of Canadian Event Perspective Magazine’s 2005 award for “Best Intimate Space”. It’s the perfect space for cocktail parties, business conferences, or wedding receptions. The Penthouse possesses 3000 square feet of bliss, including six balconies and a large rooftop patio with amazing view of the city and beyond.

Whether you plan on staying for a night or twelve, Swans is the Victoria BC hotel that you will be delighted to call your “home away from home”.

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