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Overview
A landmark in its own right, the Fairmont Empress Hotel is easily recognized by its old-fashioned facade. The elegant building (a National Historic Site of Canada) draped in emerald green ivy opened its doors in 1908 and was designed by the same architect of the Parliament Buildings nearby. Plus, a $60 million renovation completed in 2017 has restored the hotel's interior to its former glory. Accommodations are outfitted with king- or queen-sized beds and offer views of the city, courtyard or the Inner Harbour, though recent guests said the bathrooms are on the smaller side. The Gold level luxury rooms and suites include continental breakfast, free evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and access to a private lounge. During your stay, step back in time and embrace the Victorian tradition of afternoon tea at the hotel. For other eats on-site, head to The Q at the Empress, which serves locally sourced Pacific Northwest cuisine. After your meal, indulge in a relaxing Willow Stream Spa treatment, also recently renovated. And if you're a Le Club AccorHotels program member and choose to stay here, you'll be able to earn frequent flier miles.
- Location
- Victoria, CA
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Hotel, 464 rooms
- Primary View
- City center, Ocean, Bay
- Style
- Traditional, Modern, Opulent
- Best For
- Business travelers, Families, Couples, Solo travelers, Groups
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- 4.0Hotel Class
- EXCELLENTCritic Rating
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Other Awards
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2018
- Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Awards 2018
Designed by Francis Rattenbury, who also designed the Parliament Buildings across the way, the solid Edwardian grandeur of the Empress has made it a symbol of the city.
The Empress has always been Victoria’s favorite meeting place and hangout, and you’ll find government staff from the legislature hobnobbing in the lounge and locals celebrating special occasions in the posh Empress Room.
Opt for a corner room with views of the harbor or the hotel’s manicured lawn, and don’t leave without having proper British-style high tea at their Bengal Lounge.
Ivy-covered, British-inspired 1908 hotel (don't miss the traditional afternoon tea with scones and finger sandwiches) facing the Inner Harbour; one of Victoria's best addresses.
Other Awards
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2018
- Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Awards 2018
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 4497 have reviewed the Fairmont Empress, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.
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- Wi-Fi is $14.95 CAD (about $12 USD) per day for non-members
Standard room size: 250 square feet
- Internet (with fee)
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Wireless Internet
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
- Budget Victoria rental car across the street
- Victoria International Airport is about 17 miles north
- Valet parking and self-parking is available for $32 CAD (about $26 USD)
- 24-hour valet parking ($32 CAD)
- 24-hour self-parking ($32 CAD)
- Airport shuttle (with fee)
- Car service (with fee)
Within walking distance of:
- Grocery store
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Shopping
- Bus stop
- Train station
- Subway/metro stop
- Restaurants
- Beach
Dining
Number of restaurants: 1
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- Free breakfast
Pool
- Pool open from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Pool service available
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Seasonal
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/outdoor combo
- Pool bar
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
Spa
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
- Babysitting services available for additional fee
- Kids club
- Cribs
- High chairs
Fitness
- Open daily from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
- Bicycles (with fee)
- Tennis
- Guided runs
- Paddle boats
- Motor boats
Business
- Parliament buildings are one block south
- Victoria Conference Centre is located on the other side of the hotel
Number of meeting rooms: 22
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- Meeting and event planners available
Pets
- The hotel offers maps of pet-friendly areas in the city as well as dog-walking trails
- Litter boxes available for cats
- Pets allowed (with fee)
- Dog walking
- Pet-sitting
Wedding
Maximum wedding guest capacity: 500
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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