The Magnolia Hotel & Spa Celebrates Awards Success  

Victoria, B.C. (October 1, 2024): This fall, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa has received recognition in multiple national travel awards, cementing its position as Victoria’s most decorated boutique hotel. 

“In an industry with so much excellence, we are honoured to receive these accolades that recognize our team’s dedication and passion,” says Bill Lewis, general manager for the Magnolia Hotel & Spa. “As a small, locally-owned boutique hotel, we will continue to strive for the highest standards in both hotel experience and customer service.”

Today, Conde Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, naming the Magnolia Hotel & Spa #8 best hotel in Western Canada, with a score of 94.02/100. More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the United States submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. Victoria also celebrates its #1 ranking in the Best Small City in the World category, and Vancouver Island was named #2 Best Island, Rest of North America. 

Last month, the MICHELIN Guide announced their inaugural MICHELIN Keys for Canadian hotels, naming the Magnolia Hotel & Spa to their 1 Key distinction. 1 Key hotels represent properties, which are “a true gem with its own character and personality”, where “service always goes the extra mile”. Thirty-three unique hotels across Canada were recognized with 1 to 3 Keys, with just three on Vancouver Island. 

Also in September, TripAdvisor announced its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Best of the Best, naming the Magnolia Hotel & Spa #3 best hotel in Canada. The distinction is awarded to hotels which receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews from the TripAdvisor community over the last 12 months. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa was recognised for its “excellent location, spotless rooms, and comfortable beds”, appealing to those who “appreciate beautiful decor, fresh flowers and welcome bubbly”. 

Known for its ideal location, moments from Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa is also home to signature restaurant, The Courtney Room, and conscious wellness spa, Spa Magnolia. Guestrooms feature elegant marble bathrooms, spacious seating areas, and oversized pillow top beds, as well as Dyson hair dryers and Nespresso coffee machines. Sip on a delicious cocktail in the restaurant or book a soothe and restore with a pampering spa treatment, before stepping out of the doors and enjoying the sights and sounds of this captivating city. 

For more information about Magnolia Hotel & Spa and to book your stay, visit magnoliahotel.com.

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About The Magnolia Hotel & Spa 

Just steps from Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa wins over guests with its unbeatable location and service. This boutique property is a MICHELIN 1 Key Hotel (2024), has been named to Travel + Leisure’s T+L500 list (2024), and recognized as a leading hotel in Canada in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (2024 – #8), Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (2023 – #7) and TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best (2024 – #3). The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is one block from the Inner Harbour and moments from the city’s best restaurants, shops and entertainment – exactly where you want to be during a stay in Victoria. Home to conscious wellness spa, The Spa Magnolia, and The Courtney Room, voted #10 in Air Canada’s Best New Restaurant Awards (2018), Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Nominee (2023) and Platinum Wine Program Excellence Award recipient at the Vancouver International Wine Festival (2024) – the first restaurant on Vancouver Island to achieve the distinction.

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