Humboldt House (Victoria, BC)

When my friend Paul Holmes (IdeaZone.ca) invited me to speak at WordCamp Victoria, I knew that the only way I could get *some* rest would be to stay over instead of taking my usual approach.

Normally, I would buzz in and buzz out on the same day, like a hummingbird). Paul managed to work his magic and arranged for me to stay at the famous bed-and-breakfast known as Humboldt House. Considering that I travel a lot for academic conferences and I stay at hotels quite frequently, it’s rare that I say that I would prefer to stay at a B&B rather than a comfy hotel room. In the case of Humboldt House, this is completely true. Next time I’m in Victoria, I hope it will be a romantic getaway (or a writing weekend) and I will make sure to stay at this gorgeous place.

I didn’t know what to expect as I hadn’t even checked the Humboldt House’s website. All I knew was what Paul, Katharine and Greg Aspa had told me. My stay began at 11pm at night (I was freaking out because I was hanging out at Clive’s with Chris, Janis, Janice, Lorraine, Scott – and I hadn’t even checked in!). David was wonderful as he left my key outside in an envelope, and detailed welcoming instructions.

Soon as I walked into the Humboldt House (which is gorgeous from the outside and on the inside too!) I found the library, to my right. The sherry and cookies were to-die-for. And of course, chocolate truffles (the signature of Humboldt House). I walked into my room (The Gazebo Room, the largest and most luxurious one in the whole house) and discovered that not only is it beautiful and comfy, it had a jacuzzi.I was exhausted from having spoken at WordCamp, so I took a bath and landed on the bed.

The next morning, I took some time to tweet from my bed (despite how comfy it was, I couldn’t manage to stay asleep). I got my breakfast exactly at the time I was told it would (you register the night before) and it was glorious. I wish I had ordered the crepes (which looked amazing), but I knew that I was going to have three breakfasts (I was taken for brunch to Mo:lé by my friends Katharine and Paul Holmes) so I went for a relatively light brunch. I almost didn’t want to leave, to be quite honest. The fireplace, the little touches (bathrobe in the closet, the little details that made me feel extra welcome) were just amazing.

Humboldt House is promoted primarily as a destination for romantic getaways, wedding nights, etc. But to be quite honest, I would totally come here for a weekend of writing. David and Mila totally spoiled me, from the complimentary wireless internet, to breakfast in bed (comes through a cute two-way nook), to the jacuzzi, to stereo with iPod docking, to fireplace. I mean, seriously. I definitely will come back, and I would strongly recommend this wonderful bed-and-breakfast to anyone who wants to spoil and pamper him/herself. Thanks David and Mila for making my stay so fantastic!

Disclosure: My overnight stay was very generously sponsored by Humboldt House for WordCamp Victoria. As it has been indicated before on my site, I’m not paid to write this entry. In any review I write or publish on my site, I retain editorial control at all times. Should you have any questions/concerns please feel free to contact me via e-mail through my contact form.

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