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BC's Capital City Welcomes Its First Contemporary West Coast Boutique Hotel

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, January 18, 2007 – British Columbia’s capital city welcomed a fresh new contemporary hotel in 2007 with the introduction of The Oswego Hotel. The 80-room hotel, located steps from downtown Victoria, offers guests all the amenities and personalized services of an elegant boutique hotel married with the comfort and convenience of fu lly equipped gourmet kitchens.

Unique in its style, The Oswego Hotel will offer an eclectic mix of rugged West Coast and contemporary design. The design concept was based on maximizing views and light, fitting well into the James Bay streetscape, and creating a building that is rich in texture and detail. Crisp, solid, and slender rectangular forms, crystalline window-walls, subtle asymmetries, and an unexpected patterning of windows and warm brick will be used to build a hotel that is urbane and sophisticated while at the same time casual and inviting. Both inside and out, the hotel will provide the guest with a true west coast experience, where city and nature meet in a refined and balanced whole.

Ideal for long-stay guests wanting for the comforts of home, or for those simply looking for an alternative to the traditional hotel room, each of Oswego’s studio, one and two-bedroom suites will feature completely stocked kitchens with stainless steel appliances, slate floors and granite countertops. Deep soaking tubs, custom designed furnishings, 32” flat screen televisions, internet access, and exceptional ocean and city views further add to the luxuriousness of the rooms.

Guests looking to forego the gourmet kitchens or in search of culinary inspiration can head to The Oswego Hotel’s “O” Bistro with a menu inspired from Vancouver Island living fused with authentic local and regional ingredients. A unique tapas menu will highlight dishes such as Salmon with Caramelized Ginger and Spicy Napa Cabbage while “O” Bistro’s Comfort Classics will serve up home-cooked favourites including Rosemary Ham and Brie Cheese on Grilled Foccacia Bread. Other hotel amenities include daily General Manager’s Receptions, a 20-seat boardroom ideal for small meetings and events, and state of the art fitness facilities.

Located in James Bay, two blocks from Victoria’s famed Inner Harbour, downtown and the stately legislative buildings, makes The Oswego Hotel convenient for both business and pleasure. Twice named the “Best City in the Americas”, Victoria offers something for everyone throughout the year. From a rich arts and cultural scene, outdoor adventures including year-round golf, fishing and hiking, to shopping and wine and culinary tours, Victoria and Vancouver Island offers the perfect escape.

For more information or to make reservations, call The Oswego Hotel reservations line at 1-877-7OSWEGO (767-9346) or visit www.oswegovictoria.com.

Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia is a premiere management company specializing in upscale hotels, lodges and resorts including the new Cove Lakeside Resort in Westbank, the Outback Resort in Vernon, Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, The Oswego Hotel in Victoria, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, L'Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver and The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. For more information, visit www.bhrbc.com.