Victoria’s boutique hotel scene has just received a crowning validation, with Abigail’s Hotel taking first place in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 for “Best of the Best Hotels” in Canada. And this “Best of the Best” award isn’t decided by stuffy critics. It’s decided directly from the volume and quality of reviews submitted by real travellers over the past year, placing The Abigail within the top 1% of accommodations listed worldwide on the influential platform. This follows taking home second place last year.
Abigail’s Hotel guests find themselves in a beautifully restored 1930s Tudor mansion, just blocks from Victoria’s vibrant Inner Harbour. The Abigail Hotel offers an intimate escape that blends historic charm with contemporary luxury. With only 30 uniquely appointed guest rooms, the hotel oozes character, featuring elegant furnishings, cozy fireplaces in many rooms, luxurious marble bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities.
Guests consistently rave about the exceptional, personalized service and the included gourmet three-course breakfasts. (Pro tip: Well-fed guests encourage well-written reviews)
British Columbia did extremely well overall in the Best of the Best Hotels in Canada category, taking 11 spots total. This includes the top four positions, with The Magnolia Hotel and Spa (also in downtown Victoria), The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, and The Loden Hotel (both downtown Vancouver) ranking second, third, and fourth, respectively.
Find out more about what makes them the champ at abigailshotel.com.
