603 Pandora Ave

JUNE 2026: As stated below under Status - Aryze Developments in partnership with Redbrick will be putting forward a new hotel proposal for the same sit.  Once a formal application is made MappingVictoria will create a new 603 Pandora Ave project page for the proposal at and link this original proposal for historical context.  

Arzye has now launched a website Westholmehotel which includes the following update:

Engagement opportunities are planned for the coming months, including information sessions, neighbourhood meetings, and other ways to connect with the project team directly. The core vision has been established—a hotel at this location, designed to serve both visitors and the broader community. But many details, including the massing, programming and design, are still underway, with more information to be shared in the coming months.

Media and Images

• June 25, 2026 Times Colonist story on Redbrick and Aryze proposal plans

Building Info

Hampton Inn

• 12 storey - 198 room Hampton Inn hotel

• 122 vehicle parking stalls, 10 bike stalls

Developer

• Ocean Gate Developments

Architect

• DAUStudio 

Context

• Former location of Plaza Hotel which was destroyed in an arson fire in 2019

• Built in 1910-11 for the Westholme Lumber Company which opened it as the Hotel Westholme

• Various development proposals have been put forward since 2011 including alteration prior to building fire

City of Victoria Development Tracker 

• Project Folder

Status

• March 2026: Most recent proposal deemed cancelled in January 2026 as developer has sold the property.  Purchased by local developer Aryze Developments and local tech company Redbrick who gave the following statement to CHEK News:

“Redbrick, a Victoria-founded and headquartered group of companies, is partnering with Aryze, both certified B-Corp organizations, with a strong track record of thoughtful, high-quality work. Together, it is their intent to bring forward a hotel that honours Victoria’s past, contributes thoughtfully to its future, and adds lasting value to the downtown core.”

Media and Images

• January 30, 2026 MappingVictoria news commentary

• January 29, 2026 CHEK News story on sale of property and potential for another hotel on the same site

• May 9, 2025 Times Colonist story on City Council's rejection of proposed design

• February 10, 2024 Times Colonist story on Developers February 20, 2024 presentation Victoria Downtown Residents Association