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Fairmont Empress

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool, open 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub

Explore the area

Map
721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5
  • Government Street
    1 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum
    3 min walk
  • Victoria Bug Zoo
    3 min walk
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    4 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 522 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

  • 280 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 Queen

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 382 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 382 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite City View 1 King

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite City View 1 King

  • 474 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont City View 2 Double

  • 240 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 549 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 1 Queen

  • 382 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont City View 1 King

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

Fairmont Empress is in the heart of Victoria, within a 5-minute walk of Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Victoria Bug Zoo. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from British Columbia Parliament Building and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Victoria Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chinatown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chocolats Favoris - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Empress

Edwardian Victoria hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Fairmont Empress offers 431 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Willow Stream Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 431 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Q at the Empress, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Victoria? This hotel has 22604 square feet (2100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Q at the Empress - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lobby Lounge - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Q Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 14.95 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (CAD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 49 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 20 to 40 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Lounge
  • Q at the Empress
  • Q Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 22,604 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1908
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 6 2025 to January 17 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot springs
  • Recreation facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20 to 40 for adults, and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 49.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Empress Fairmont
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Empress Victoria
Empress Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Hotel Empress
Fairmont Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Victoria
The Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Victoria Fairmont
The Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Victoria
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

Fairmont Empress Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1165 out of 1662 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1662 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1662 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1662 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1662 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the harbor and perfect location for exploring Victoria
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and updated interiors with stunning views of the harbor, great live music, people watching and high tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super special staff! Friendly. Go out of their way to help you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch experience throughout a 3 night stay. Got us in quickly the day we arrived (before check in time) and gave us an extra hour past check out time to enjoy breakfast the day we left. Best hotel bed I have slept in over the last several years. Can be pricey of course but if you are there for short stay I recommend you splurge and try it. Old classic luxury hotels often have a problem when they update their rooms balancing between modernizing and retaining the charm of the original but the Empress has nailed it. . The only improvement I could really suggest would be the window coverings but they were ok as well. And YEAH for windows that open!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were cold and cranky - no smiles. Except in the tea and dining are - they were fab!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Iconic
Food was just ok. High tea was lovely. Location outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique & unusual hotel, lots of ornate furnishings. Great gym and pool. Parking is easy and choice of foods is good. The best thing is the well manicured grounds with lots of flowers. The staff are great & will attend to your needs. The bad thing is the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Zerai

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
It was in a great location to access anything close by. However, only because we had kids with us, the check in process needed to be approved by a manager that the receptionist needed to go and talk to the manager about it in person. Not sure if she could not say what she wanted to say to the manager in front of me over the phone. That whole process gave me the impression that they were not trying to welcome us. In addition, I signed up for a city view room and they gave us rooms facing the back of the property overlooking the old roof of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location easily walkable and hotel wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyun, Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fairmont Empress is a beautiful hotel. An experience everyone should have when in Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Trang

Liked: Cleanliness
Flowers around property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top tier hotel in the heart of the Victoria marina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhodena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Service was amazing. A must stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Rosario, San Antonio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt that the price is based on reputation rather than value. For 700 plus dollars per night you would expect to get a better view than looking on the near by buildings roof
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place to visit and felt very safe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024