603 Pandora Ave
Building Info
Hampton Inn
12 storey - 198 room Hampton Inn hotel
122 vehicle parking stalls, 10 bike stalls
Developer
Ocean Gate Developments
Architect
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
Status
January 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
