Fairmont Empress Hotel - Victoria

$$$$||View on mapVictoria, Canada721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5|
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Fairmont Empress Hotel - Victoria
721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.8
Comfort9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families33%
Groups9%
Business8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.8
Comfort9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families33%
Groups9%
Business8%

Award-winning historic hotel on Victoria's Inner Harbour with a century-old afternoon tea tradition

Dining

The Fairmont Empress has been serving its world-famous afternoon tea since 1908, using Royal China porcelain. The Q at the Empress restaurant showcases local culinary artistry with a focus on ingredients from the region. The Bengal Lounge offers an Indian curry lunch buffet, a personal favorite of returning guests.

Spa & Wellness

Willow Stream Spa has been recognized as a Top Resort Spa in Canada and on the Spas of America Top 100 Spas of the Americas list. The spa offers treatments exclusive to the West Coast, including a sauna, hot tub, and steam room. Guests also have access to two indoor heated pools and a fitness center with a cycling option.

Accommodations

The Empress Hotel offers luxurious rooms with stunning views of the Inner Harbour and the Parliament Buildings. The exclusive Fairmont Gold experience provides a private lounge with harbor views and all-day refreshments. Many rooms feature plush seating areas and windows that open.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits directly on Victoria's Inner Harbour, a 5-minute walk from the Royal BC Museum and the Parliament Buildings. Guests can borrow complimentary bicycles to explore Beacon Hill Park and Fisherman's Wharf. The inner harbour location provides easy walking access to downtown restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.

Additional Services

The Fairmont Empress is pet-friendly, offering pet baskets and bowls, and a dedicated valet service for furry guests. Families can take advantage of the Kids Rule the Castle package, which includes a tent, coloring books, and children's pajamas. Business travelers have access to meeting facilities, a business center, and dedicated concierge service.

  • Afternoon Tea: Century-old tradition served on Royal China since 1908
  • Fairmont Gold: Private lounge with harbor views and all-day refreshments
  • Willow Stream Spa: Award-winning spa with West Coast treatments and sauna
  • Location: On Inner Harbour, steps from Royal BC Museum and Parliament
  • Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets, bowls, and dedicated valet services
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Malay, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:424
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 King Size Beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Massage

Steam room

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Cycling

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room view

  • City view
  • Harbor view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Fairmont Empress Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 139 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 100 yd
🧳 Nearest airport Victoria Inner Harbour, YWH

Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Royal BC Museum
100 yd
Inner Harbor
100 yd
Public Building
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
100 yd
Museums
Miniature World
100 yd
Zoo
Victoria Bug Zoo
100 yd
Events
Victoria Conference Center
100 yd
Victoria
Government Street
100 yd
Square
Bastion Square
100 yd
Shopping Area
The Bay Centre
100 yd
St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
100 yd
Gallery
Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
100 yd
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
100 yd
490 Belleville St. Victoria
Pacific Undersea Gardens
100 yd
Restaurant
Q at The Empress
100 yd
Restaurant
The Tea Lobby
100 yd
Restaurant
Milestones
100 yd
Restaurant
The Old Spaghetti Factory
100 yd
Restaurant
Bartholomew's English-Style Pub
100 yd
Restaurant
Steamship Grill & Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Browns Socialhouse
100 yd
Restaurant
Milano
100 yd
Restaurant
The Courtney Room
100 yd

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