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Located next to Beacon Hill Park at the south end of downtown, Helm's Inn is a 2-star hotel occupying 3 buildings around a central courtyard. It's just a 2-minute walk from the Victoria Conference Center, 3 minutes from the Royal BC Museum and 8 minutes from the U.S. passenger and vehicle ferries. Rooms, decorated in a traditional style, are simple yet comfortable. They are equipped with free Wi-Fi access, cable TV, fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. Some superior rooms include a kitchenette, and 1-bedroom suites come with a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel also offers self-service laundry facilities and on-site parking (for a fee). Travelers particularly appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms, their size and the presence of a kitchenette in some of them. The value for money is also considered very reasonable.