Victoria, BC (November 26, 2024): As the holiday season approaches, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa invites guests to discover the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration in the heart of Victoria. Located in the heart of Victoria, moments from the Inner Harbour, the hotel makes… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
Victoria, B.C. (September 3rd, 2024): The Courtney Room, Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, announces a series of local brewery collaborations, the perfect sippers to celebrate the fall, bursting with Vancouver Island flavours. A partnership between The Courtney Room’s Chef Brian Tesolin and the talented teams at Herald Street Brew… Keep Reading
Victoria, BC (August 20, 2024): The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is proud to encourage guests to visit other independently owned artisans, attractions, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, ice cream purveyors and more, while enjoying the natural beauty of southern Vancouver Island. With the hotel’s quartet of Flavour… Keep Reading
Victoria, BC (July 23rd, 2024): The Courtney Room’s delicious lunch and dinner menus feature a dedicated pasta section with multiple options, highlighting local makers, farm fresh produce and traditional techniques, crafted in-house and driven by the restaurant’s Executive Chef Brian Tesolin. Growing up in southern Ontario… Keep Reading
Victoria, B.C. (June 10th, 2024): Turn off the stresses and strains and amp up the relaxation with a rejuvenating getaway to Victoria, B.C. At the Magnolia Hotel & Spa, guests are moments from the lush surrounds of Beacon Hill Park and the salty coves of… Keep Reading
Bill Lewis, general manager of Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa has been named Hotelier of the Year, one of several categories in the 2024 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence. Announced at the annual BC Hotel Association annual conference, which took place in Whistler last… Keep Reading
Located in the heart of Victoria, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa is honoured to be named to Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500 list of the world’s best hotels, for the second consecutive year – the only Vancouver Island property featured in the prestigious list. “We are incredibly… Keep Reading
The Courtney Room’s Executive Chef Brian Tesolin is excited to welcome chef teams from two of Western Canada’s most admired restaurants to Victoria to partner on innovative, collaborative menus each for one night only. On Sunday April 7th, Chef Warren Barr and Lily Verney-Downey of… Keep Reading
Inspired by the emerging spring produce on Vancouver Island, as well as the dedication of B.C. farmers, The Courtney Room unveils its new tasting menu, featuring innovative takes on familiar flavours and new techniques. “Curating our new tasting menu was a real growth moment for… Keep Reading
Victoria’s The Courtney Room is honoured to receive the highest designation for its wine program, announced last week at the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival. Named to the Platinum-tier of the Wine Program Excellence Awards, The Courtney Room was both the very first restaurant on… Keep Reading
Located in the heart of Victoria, The Courtney Room bar team is proud to introduce a new, dedicated cocktail menu, featuring whimsical illustrations by local artist Cate Webb from Black Cat Tattoo, a five minute walk from the restaurant. Entitled An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest Vol. 1, the… Keep Reading