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Separated from downtown by Beacon Hill Park,
Dashwood Manor
(1 Cook St., 250/
385-5517 or 800/667-5517,
www.dashwoodmanor.com
,
$179-249 s or d), a 1912 Tudor-
style heritage house on a bluff overlooking Juan de Fuca Strait, enjoys a panoramic view
of the entire Olympic mountain range. The 11 guest rooms are elegantly furnished, and
hostsMichaelDwyerandDavidMarshallwillhappilyrecountthehistoricaldetailsofeach
room. The Oxford Grand room ($249) holds a chandelier, stone fireplace, and antiques.
Yes,it'sachain hotel, but
Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour
(427Belleville St.,250/
386-3451 or 800/665-3024,
www.daysinnvictoria.com
,
from $159 s or d) has a prime wa-
terfront location that will make you feel like you're paying more than you really are. Be-
fitting the location, rooms have a subtle nautical feel and, like all Days Inns, practical yet
comfortablefurnishings.Inwinter,you'llpayfromjust$120forasuitewithaview,witha
light breakfast included. Year-round bonuses include free parking, in-room coffeemakers,
and complimentary newspapers and bottled water.
Dashwood Manor
In the oldest section of downtown, surrounded by the city's best dining and shopping
opportunities, is the
Bedford Regency
(1140 Government St., 250/384-6835 or 800/
665-6500,
www.bedfordregency.com
, $159-219 s or d), featuring 40 guest rooms of vary-
