Abigail's Hotel ranks No. 1 in Canada again

Abigail’s Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, was named TripAdvisor’s No. 1 hotel in Canada for the second straight year and ranked No. 7 worldwide in the 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards. The result makes the 30-room boutique property the only Canadian hotel to earn a global ranking this year.

Why it matters: - Abigail’s Hotel is now a two-time top-ranked hotel in Canada, reinforcing Victoria’s profile as a premium travel destination. - The hotel’s No. 7 global ranking gives the Canadian property international visibility and sets it apart from other domestic hotels. - The recognition places Abigail’s Hotel among less than 1% of TripAdvisor’s 8 million properties worldwide.

What happened: - TripAdvisor named Abigail’s Hotel the #1 Best Hotel in Canada for the second consecutive year. - The hotel also earned the #7 ranking among the best hotels in the world in this year’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. - Abigail’s Hotel is the only Canadian property to receive a global ranking in the 2026 awards.

The details: - Abigail’s Hotel is a 95-year-old Tudor mansion in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia. - The property has 30 rooms and operates as an adults-only boutique hotel. - Each room includes a jetted soaker tub. - The hotel serves a daily three-course gourmet breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients. - The building was originally constructed in the 1930s as a Tudor-style mansion and once hosted a Governor General. - The property was converted into a heritage bed and breakfast in 1985. - Abigail’s Hotel sits steps from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and serves as a gateway to Vancouver Island. - The hotel is accepting reservations at abigailshotel.com.

Between the lines: - The back-to-back national ranking points to strong guest loyalty and consistent service standards. - The first-time world ranking suggests the property’s appeal extends beyond regional tourism and into the global boutique-hotel market. - General Manager Allison Fairhurst said the recognition reflects years of work by the team and guests, emphasizing personalized service and attention to detail.

What’s next: - Abigail’s Hotel is open for bookings as it looks to convert the new rankings into more demand. - The hotel will likely lean on the Canada No. 1 and world No. 7 distinctions in future marketing and guest acquisition.

The bottom line: - Abigail’s Hotel has turned heritage, scale and personal service into national dominance and global recognition.