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The Victoria Hotel, also known as the Wilson-Darby Block, after the entrepreneurs who built it, was designed by architect Thomas Hooper and built in 1892. Considered to be one of the city's first-rate hotels, it had 78 large and airy rooms heated by steam, and containing baths, electric bells, and other conveniences; the $2.00 per day room rate was considered very reasonable. There were a number of shop-fronts on the street that attracted businesses tenants separate from the Hotel, which was no longer listed in the block by 1921. McLennan, McFeely & Prior Limited, popularly known as “Mc & Mc", was the biggest hardware firm in BC for several decades, from the 1930s until sold to Acklands in the mid-1960s. Its roots go back to 1859, and the products that they sold were extremely important to farmers and to the building trades or 100 years in Victoria.

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Vogue Vacation Suites have been meticulously restored to meet modern building requirements, yet preserving one of Victoria’s heritage treasures. The result is a perfect blend of modern building technology with the romance and magic of old-world design.

Vogue Vacation Suites is a stylish heritage conversion in the heart of Old-Town Victoria, British Columbia. Vogue Vacation Suites offers fully furnished vacation rentals for corporate stays, short term or extended stay vacations. Our self catering suites range from luxury studios, one bedroom condos, two bedroom condos and two bedroom penthouse suite with rooftop terrace. All suites are tastefully appointed and include everything you need to make your stay on Vancouver Island comfortable.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, Vogue Vacation Suites is convenient to shopping, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, theatres, antique stores and all downtown Victoria attractions. The condos are within easy walking distance of the Victoria Inner Harbour, The Empress Hotel, The Provincial Legislature Buildings, The Royal BC Museum, IMAX and The Royal Theatre.