Victoria Hotel

About Victoria Hotel

The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. The units include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. A hotel is a commercial establishment that provides lodging, meals, and other services to guests, travelers, and tourists. Hotels can range from small family-run businesses to large international chains. Most hotels list a variety of services, such as room service, laundry, and concierge.The Victoria Hotel first opened for trading in 1862. A Publican's Licence was applied for and successfully awarded to George Baston on the 3 March 1862. Baston was a prominent local business man, who arrived in Geraldton in 1857 and who was a Chairman of the Geraldton Municipal Council in 1881 and 1884.Originally named the St Leonards Hotel, the Royal Victoria was built in 1828 by renowned architect James Burton as part of his grander vision to create a new seaside resort. The hotel received the Royal Charter from Queen Victoria, who visited on numerous occasions, and later again from King George V.