7. Magnolia Hotel & Spa
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is a small, boutique property situated in downtown Victoria. Its enviable location in the city’s center makes the hotel suitable for both business and leisure travelers; however, some say city noise can seep into the accommodations. Rooms are equipped with free internet access, minibars, marble bathrooms with glass showers, deep soaking tubs and sweeping views of the city or Inner Harbour. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Magnolia’s on-site eatery, The Courtney Room, which serves up Pacific Northwest dishes. As for customer service, recent guests enjoy the attention to detail – travelers are treated to a few chocolates each day – and praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly and helpful. The Spa Magnolia is also lauded for coupling a relaxed atmosphere with a versatile array of treatments.
8. Fairmont Chateau Whistler
In the Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s health club, guests will find tennis courts, a 60-foot lap pool and a fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment, free weights, exercise balls and yoga mats. Fitness classes like yoga and water aerobics are also offered. Additionally, guests can participate in a variety of outdoor activities provided by the resort, including guided hikes, bike tours and kayaking and paddle boarding excursions. Fitness classes, health club access and outdoor activities are covered by the property’s daily resort fee.