906 McClure Street
Victoria, BC Canada V8V 3E7
P: 250-388-5363
F: 250-361-1905
innkeeper@abigailshotel.com
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| Abigail's Bed & Breakfast Boutique Hotel has won several awards, including Victoria's Best Small Hotel by Frommers, "Best B&B and Best Boutique Hotel 2008" by Victoria News Group's Best of the City readers' poll, "2008 Hotel Value Award" by West Jet's In-Flight UP! Magazine and "Top 1% of World's Hotels 2009" by Expedia Insiders Select Group. Abigail's Hotel is rated triple diamond by AAA. |
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"Luxury and
Great Location"
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We stayed at Abigail's to
celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary and enjoyed this small hotel very much.
The staff is very efficient, helpful and knowledgeable. We looked forward to the
gourmet breakfasts each morning. The short walk to the centre of Victoria and the harbour
area was very pleasant. We stayed in the carriage house and were surprised by
the many small touches which made our stay more wonderful......bathrobes,
cookies, bottled water, tea in the library, coffee machine for use any time of
the day, hors d'oeuvres in the library...etc
I would recommend Abigail's to
any of our friends.
-Guest October
2009
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"Waited on hand
and foot, extraordinary gourmet breakfast, and plush
bed..."
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We found this hotel by looking up
B&B's in Victoria on hotels.com. I wanted a luxurious,
B&B within walking distance of the popular sites of Victoria {Parliament
building, Empress Hotel, the marina etc.} but not right in downtown. It was a
perfect fit. The huge Victorian mansion sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a
residential neighborhood. It is very quiet. We stayed in the Country Room. It
had a very nice bathroom with marble floors and a rain can shower head. The
linens were top of the line.
The breakfast at the Abigail is an
experience I will not soon forget. It was a three course meal delivered with
exemplary service. Matt the chef, Chris the head of house keeping and Wes at the
front desk not only made us feel completely at home, but each went above and
beyond to make our stay perfect. The only thing I would say that was less than
excellent was the views from window of our room.
-Guest October
2009
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"Homely
Luxury"
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Lived up to the reviews, very good
quality small hotel with spacious well appointed rooms and very friendly helpful
staff. Good location 5 minutes from downtown bars and restaurants, so quiet but
within easy striking distance.
-Guest October
2009
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"The Most brilliant bed and breakfast!!!"
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| This was a plush, rustic
bed and breakfast, oozing class and charm. The service
personnel were outstanding. The rooms were really impressive. Each morning, a
creative breakfast menu was available in a cozy atmosphere. Complimentary
pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres were also a highlight. There was a large,
antique-filled 'common room' downstairs with classical music, library and
computer available. Free internet wireless was also available throughout. This
was a magnificent building in a truly outstanding location.
-Guest December 30th
2009
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Great
hotel - Fantastic Staff!
My husband
and I spent 3 days in this hotel in December /09 to celebrate our 40th Wedding
Anniversary and to say we were impressed would be an understatement! We felt
right at home as soon as we walked through the door. The staff is so attentive
to our every need, and is more than happy to book a table at a recommended
restaurant or book seats for a theatre show. Being able to park our car and
walk a few blocks and be right downtown with all the amenities was a real plus.
Our room was spotlessly clean and very cozy. Special thanks to Matt for the
wonderful breakfasts, the cheery morning chats and the restaurant referrals. We
will definitely be back.
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-Guest December
27th, 2009
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Dress
to impress for drama, theatre and Oscar winning music concerts this New Year.
Happy
New Year from the team at Abigail's Hotel! Best wishes to you for 2010.
This month, the
city of Victoria
has planned many exciting film focused events for the movie buff. Come join in
on sophisticated fun...Book your tickets now for The Victoria Film Festival
beginning January 29th, or get into the Red Carpet groove with the Victoria
Symphony's Night at the Oscars event at the Royal Theatre! And don't miss the Da
Vinci Codex concert while you're here. Special hotel rates are offered for
ticket holders if you end the night glamorously at Abigail's Boutique style
hotel after the Film Festival, just as a movie star
should.
The featured hotel
package of the month is the Valentine's Day
Sweet Surprise Package for your sweetie this February. Book by
January 15th and save. Local tip - for jazz lovers, The Lost Fingers
are performing here in Victoria on February 12th. What a
great way to start the Valentine's Day weekend at Abigail's. Chef Victoria has also offered
healthy Low Fat Cooking Tips to start the year off right (until its time for
Valentine's Day chocolates of course!). See below for details. 
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SPECIAL PACKAGES AT ABIGAIL'S HOTEL FOR THE NEW YEAR
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The Valentine's Day
Sweet Surprise Package
Book a secret
surprise getaway for your sweetie this Valentine's in one of Victoria's most romantic
hotels!
Abigail's is offering the Sweet Surprise package
which includes melt in your mouth chocolate covered strawberries, evening hors
d'oeuvres, a warm and cozy room with wood-burning fireplace and Jacuzzi soaker
bath, plus a gorgeous breakfast in bed picnic basket for two.
Please
call 1-800-561-6565 to reserve
your stay. Book before January 15th and receive the Manager's Special Rate for
any dates in February.
Spa services are available on site if you wish to
complement your package with a massage or facial, pedicure or steam-bath...Count
on us to keep it your secret!
A
Gift to Remember!
Share
a Valentine's Day gift that will be remembered forever. For that someone
special, purchase a Gift Certificate towards a hotel getaway for two, including
gourmet breakfast. Please call 1-800-561-6565 to purchase your gift, available
in any denomination and valid for one year from date of purchase.
Abigail's
Hotel 2010 Olympic Contest Question #3
Play to
win a special Vancouver 2010 Olympic souvenir gift with your stay! Just call us
at 1-800-561-6565 with your answer to the Olympic Contest question below and
stay before March 31, 2010. Contest prize also includes a complimentary upgrade.
Question: In what year did Vancouver
win the bid to host to the 2010 Winter Olympics? We remember exactly where we
were celebrating during that announcement! 43 days to go!! Call now with your
answer.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
ABIGAIL'S HOTEL
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Thank you for a very successful holiday season! Guests filled the hotel
with warmth and kindness over the past few weeks. We appreciate the time you
have spent with us. Happy New Year and best wishes to you for 2010.
To
maintain the high quality of accommodation we offer, please note that Abigail's
Hotel will be closed for its annual renovations during January 8-22,
2009. We will be available 24 hours a day at 1-800-561-6565 during this
time to take your reservations for later dates. Thank you.
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SOCIAL SPACES
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If you have a great memory or story about a stay at Abigail's Hotel,
post it on our hotel blog and you will be entered to win our Valentine's Day
Sweet Surprise Package, a romantic night for two at Abigail's Hotel this
February for your sweetie! Visit http://abigailshotel.com/blog/ to post your
story!
To our past guests, we appreciate your positive reviews at www.tripadvisor.com and
our staff gives you a very warm thank you for all of your thoughtful comments.
We hope to see you again soon!
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CHEF'S SECRET TIPS
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Chef Victoria's Secret
Gourmet Cooking Tip of the Month
'Tis
the season to start out with some lower fat recipe ideas!
For Low
Fat Cooking, try these tips:
* Get
into the habit of measuring the oil you use while you cook,
rather than just pouring it out of the bottle. It will be much
easier to moderate the amount you use.
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Use non-stick cookware so that you don't have to use as much,
if any, fat. When sautéing, use a small amount of chicken broth
or wine instead of butter or oil.
* To
make fat-free broth, chill your meat or chicken broth. The
fat will rise to the top, and you can remove it before using
the broth.
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Many vegetables and fruits, including potatoes and apples,
retain many of their nutrients in their skin. So when possible,
leave the skin on your fruits and vegetables and cook them whole.
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Vitamin C is destroyed quickly in cooking - so cook your
vegetables with Vitamin C in the smallest amount of water
possible and for a short amount of time.
* Stock up
on spices. One of the keys to cooking low-fat and not
getting bored is to spice your food well. When you have finished
your recipe, always taste it and adjust the spices to meet your taste.
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When cooking a dish with both vegetables and meat (i.e. in stir fry's
and stews), reduce the amount of meat by 1/3 and increase the amount
of vegetables by 1/3. You will hardly notice!
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Thicken gravies with milk or broth blended in the blender with
flour. Be sure to cook long enough to remove the raw flour taste.
You'll never notice the lack of fat.
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Use olive oil for cooking when appropriate. It adds to the taste
of the dish and is better for you.
Cheers & Good
healthy eating to all for 2010! Chef Victoria Kirby!
Chef Victoria's
Fun & Refreshing Take on Fruit Salad...
Fruit Skewers with
Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
· 1 medium tart apple cut into 1" chunks
· 1 medium pear cut into 1" chunks
· 1 tablespoon lemon juice
· 1 cup pineapple chunks
· 24 grapes
· 24 fresh strawberries
Coconut Dip:
· 1-1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
· 5 teaspoons flaked coconut
· 4 teaspoons orange marmalade
Directions
1. Toss apple and pear with lemon juice.
2. Divide fruit into 12 portions and thread onto wooden skewers.
3. Combine dip ingredients in a small bowl and serve with the
kebobs.
Serves 12
Enjoy, from Chef Victoria!
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THE PEARL SPA AT ABIGAIL'S HOTEL
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Happy anniversary to the spa team! Features
Day Spa celebrates their 25th year in business this year and their
one year anniversary at Abigail's Hotel. Thank you for adding value to guest
services at Abigail's in 2009. We wish you much more success in 2010!
To explore the full spa service list, please visit www.featuresdayspa.com
for details or call 1-800-561-6565 to reserve your appointment. Spa
packages are offered 7 days a week.
"At the award
winning Abigail's Hotel, a boutique bed & breakfast a few blocks from the Inner Harbour.
The Pearl
offers the finest holistic spa services, including massage, rejuvenating
hand, foot and back treatments, reflexology, facials, complete body wraps and a
full range of aesthetic treatments. Highlights include a combination of Swedish
and Shiatsu pressure massages, heat penetrating massage using hot basalt ocean
stones to improve circulation and reduce muscle tension, and warm paraffin
masque application to relieve aches and pains, soften the skin and relax neck,
shoulders and back. Specialty treatments and couples/dual massages are also
available." - Where Magazine, Victoria
BC
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EVENTS AROUND
TOWN
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Complement your stay with local events around town. A few seasonal
events are noted here. See www.tourismvictoria.com
for more things to do while you're here!
Now
- March 8, 2010 - S'abadeb: The Gifts - Pacific Coast Salish Arts And Artists
The Royal BC Museum
Enjoy the first major exhibition featuring the unique artistry and culture of
the Coast Salish First Peoples Of British Columbia and Washington State with
over 175 works of art from national and international collections.
January
15 - February 28, 2010 - Outdoor Rooftop Ice Skating
Mayfair Shopping Center
For all ages, enjoy a Canadian winter tradition right here in Victoria (where there's no snow by the
way!). A 80' x 40' synthetic ice rink will permit all weather outdoor skating.
January
15 - March 15, 2010 - Historical Display
The Butchart Gardens
This winter, Benvenuto, the Ross family residence is open for visitors to view
the displays featuring the history of the development of Jennie Butchart's
garden. Tickets are available with your stay at Abigail's Hotel when mentioning
this newsletter.
January
14-16 - Victoria Symphony: A Night at the Oscars
Royal Theater
The Victoria Symphony, conducted by Victor Sawa, will perform Oscar winning
music for a night to remember. Dress to impress in Red Carpet attire and listen
for familiar scores from top Hollywood films.
For tickets please contact the box office at 250-386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
Tickets are $12 to $69.50
January
29 - February 7, 2010 - Victoria Film Festival
Various Locations
The 2010 Victoria Film Festival will offer Oscar winning drama &
provocative documentaries, plus many special guest appearances during a week of
films and fantasy. Tickets are $7 to $250.
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