Fairmont Empress Hotel
721 Government Street, V8W 1W5 Victoria, Canada – Excellent location - show map
- City view
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Fairmont Empress Hotel
Overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, this historic hotel features extensive spa treatments and a selection of on-site restaurants. The Royal British Columbia Museum is 5 minutes' walk away. The Fairmont Empress Hotel’s elegantly decorated rooms offer a plush seating area and windows that open out. Each is equipped with cable TV and an in-room coffee maker. The Empress holds a traditional afternoon tea in a special lobby with views of the harbour. Guests can admire the Victorian architecture and stained glass ceiling of the lobby or swim in the indoor pool. Willow Stream Spa includes a sauna, hot tub and fitness centre. The Empress Fairmont Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Royal London Wax Museum. The Maritime Museum of BC is less than 1 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bar
- Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Caroline
Canada
“Excellent room with a beautiful view. Wonderful insuite snacks and card marking our 40th anniversary. All the staff were friendly and helpful.” - Kamau
Kenya
“Everything. The location, the facilities. The food . What !” - Jones
Canada
“They spoiled my sister for her birthday which was awesome. The high tea was amazing.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Q at The Empress
- CuisineAmerican
Facilities of Fairmont Empress HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rental
- Cycling
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Car hire
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Arabic
- Danish
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Malay
- Russian
- Filipino
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Fairmont Empress Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Fairmont Empress Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about Fairmont Empress Hotel
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Fairmont Empress Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Spa facilities
- Bicycle rental
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Spa/wellness packages
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Fairmont Empress Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Fairmont Empress Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fairmont Empress Hotel on this page.
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Fairmont Empress Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Q at The Empress
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Yes, Fairmont Empress Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Fairmont Empress Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Victoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Fairmont Empress Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Quadruple
- Triple