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Overview
- Location
- Victoria, BC
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Hotel, 464 rooms
- Primary View
- City center, Bay, Ocean
- Style
- Traditional, Opulent, Modern
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Scorecard
- 4.0Hotel Class
- GREATCritic Rating
Tripadvisor Traveler Rating
Rankings
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Critic Reviews
Other Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Awards 2019
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
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.
It’s worth splurging on the Fairmont Gold rooms, which include access to a private waterfront lounge with a fire pit—perfect for soaking up harbor views in style.
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
- Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Awards 2019
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 4833 have reviewed the Fairmont Empress, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.
Tripadvisor Travel Rating:
Tripadvisor Travel Rating:Guest Rooms
- Wi-Fi is $15 CAD (about $11 USD) per day for non-members
Standard room size: 250 square feet
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Free internet
- Fee for internet usage
- 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 $33 CAD (about $25 USD)
- 24-hour valet parking ($33 CAD (about $25 USD))
- 24-hour self-parking ($33 CAD (about $25 USD))
- Airport shuttle (with fee)
- Car service (with fee)
Within walking distance of:
- Bus stop
- Restaurants
- Movie theater
- Train station
- Beach
- Theater
- Subway/metro stop
- Grocery store
- Shopping
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.
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
- Pool bar
Spa
- Combined spa and booking packages available
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
- Free Kids Club
- Fee for Kids Club
- Cribs
- High Chairs
Fitness
- Fitness center open 24 hours
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
Business
- Parliament buildings are one block south
- Victoria Conference Centre is located on the other side of the hotel
- Business center open 24 hours and has laser printing, photocopying and faxing capabilities along with a workstation
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: 320
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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