
17 hotels in Victoria hold Green Key certification. Each one is audited by an outside body, on a schedule it does not set itself.
Wikimedia CommonsChateau Victoria Hotel and SuitesThis landmark downtown hotel is located in the heart of Victoria. It features a mix of traditional rooms and spacious suites, including a rooftop restIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsBest Western Plus Carlton PlazaThis heritage-style hotel is located in downtown Victoria, within walking distance of the Royal BC Museum. It offers classic accommodations and is sitIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsThe Fairmont EmpressLegendary luxury hotel overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour, known for its grand architecture and iconic status. Features elegant accommodations, a woIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsInn at Laurel pointStylish upscale hotel on Victoria's waterfront, known for its creative architecture and commitment to the arts. Features refined rooms with balconies,Independently certified
Wikimedia CommonsHuntingdon ManorCharming manor-style hotel overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour, featuring traditional architecture and lush gardens. Offers a range of accommodationsIndependently certifiedGreen Key audits a hotel against roughly 100 criteria, some mandatory and some scored, covering water and energy use, waste separation, cleaning chemicals, food sourcing and staff training. A hotel applies, documents each criterion, and is then visited on site. Certification runs for one year, so a hotel keeps it only by re-submitting evidence and passing another visit. It is the largest scheme in this catalogue and the one you will meet most often across Europe.
Green Key measures management practice, not carbon. A large hotel with a pool and air conditioning can hold the certificate while using far more energy per guest than an uncertified guesthouse down the road — it is being judged on whether it manages its resources deliberately, not on the size of its footprint. The scoring is also weighted towards documentation, so a hotel with good records can outscore one that quietly does better.