A local contact recommended this as a less-fancy and less-pricey alternative for my short stay in town. It was all of that, with friendly service and a tidy room to make for a great stay.
Having frequently stayed in Victoria but never in Sidney, this visit prompted me to re-think the equation. Unless you're traveling to/from Port Angeles or you're fortunate enough to afford a sea plane to the Inner Harbour, getting into Victoria by air or ferry means a trip through Sidney. There's rarely traffic on the Pat Bay Highway into Victoria, which means a half-hour trip into town in most cases. If you don't much care about Victoria's night life -- which isn't a judgement, just a conditional statement -- then there's an advantage to be had by staying nearer the airport and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and speeding up your trips to/from your hotel. I'll probably do this again.