Hotel Victoria
Charismatic boutique lodgings



Channelling the unique and the ornate, Hotel Victoria boasts 106 individually decorated rooms, crowd-pleasing spaces that bring people back since – at the hotel’s own admission – the 1950s exterior is unappealing. Inside, dashes of character running from the light and contemporary to vibrant, printed fabrics and bold colours. A full spa and heated pool make for a rejuvenating escape, and the benefit of city-centre shopping, dining and entertainment lies only a short walk away.
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