I stay at this hotel every single time I come to Nanaimo. The location is exceptional. The views are amazing. It's fun to watch the planes and boats come in and out of the harbour, right from the window of your room.
It's an old building (apparently the old opera house),but that's parts of it's boutique charm. Parking lot is small, so kinda tough if you have a large vehicle, but the location and staff are great.