Hotel Fairmont Empress Hotel
721 Government Street , V8W 1W5 Victoria, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 650 reviews)
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*9.4* Royal BC Museum: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)
*9.1* The Parliament Building: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)
Victoria Conference Center: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)
*8.9* Government Street: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)
*9.3* Inner Harbor: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)
*8.5* Fairmont Empress Hotel: only 1 minute away! (200 feet by foot)
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Fairmont Empress Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the Heart of Victoria – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Victoria.Overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbor, 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 harbor.
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 center.
The Empress Fairmont Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Royal London Wax Museum. The Maritime Museum of BC is less than 0.6 mi away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Victoria, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Bookers love...
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“boutique style”
Located in the heart of Victoria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Parking available at the hotel
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Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
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Fairmont Gold Harbor View King
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Deluxe Two Queen room with Two Queen Beds
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Junior Suite with 1 King Bed
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Fairmont Queen Room
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Deluxe King Room
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Fairmont King Room
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Deluxe Queen Room
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Fairmont Queen Room with Harbor View
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Deluxe King Room with Harbor View
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Signature King Room
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Signature King Room with Harbor View
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Fairmont Gold Spacious King Room
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Executive Suite with King bed
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One Bedroom Suite with King Bed
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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite with Queen Bed and Harbor View
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Signature One Bedroom Harbor View Suite with King Bed
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5 reasons to choose Fairmont Empress Hotel
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One of our top picks in Victoria
Regarded as a Condé Nast Readers' Choice and Gold List hotel, and honoured with the Travel + Leisure distinction as a top Canadian hotel, Fairmont Empress graces Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbour and beloved cultural city centre. This luxury hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, offers 464 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites. Fairmont Gold Rooms offer a boutique hotel experience within a hotel with additional features. Located on the picturesque West Coast of Canada on Vancouver Island.
Closest Landmarks *
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Fairmont Empress Hotel0 miles
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Miniature World0.1 miles
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Royal BC Museum0.1 miles
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Mercurio Gallery0.1 miles
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The Parliament Building0.1 miles
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Victoria Bug Zoo0.1 miles
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Thunderbird Park Victoria0.1 miles
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Government Street0.2 miles
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British Columbia Parliament Buildings0.2 miles
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Black Ball Ferry0.2 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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The Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurant0.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Victoria Airport15.8 miles
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Bellingham International Airport45.9 miles
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Nanaimo Airport49.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Center0.7 miles
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Victoria Harbour Ferry0.8 miles
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Point Ellice House1 miles
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Craigdarroch Castle1.1 miles
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Victoria Gulf Club3.2 miles
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Royal Roads University5.1 miles
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Camosun College5.3 miles
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The Butchart Gardens10.7 miles
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Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal12.1 miles
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Washington State Ferries15.6 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Iconic location. Top notch service. ”
Germany“Breakfast was great and once seated excellent service. All staff showed upscale and friendly even sincere greetings whenever encountered. Location was outstaqnd...”
Canada“Location location location!”
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Q at The Empress
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Facilities of Fairmont Empress Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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WiFi is available in all areas and costs CAD 15 per 24 hours.
Parking
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Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 32 per day.
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
- Suit press
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Paid WiFi
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- Danish
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Malay
- Russian
- Filipino
- Chinese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib or extra bed
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FREE |
| 3+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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FREE |
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 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 print
FAQs about Fairmont Empress Hotel
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Fairmont Empress Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
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The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Fairmont Empress Hotel accepts the following payment methods:
- PayPal
- JCB
- Discover
- Diners Club
- American Express
- China UnionPay
- iDEAL
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Apple Pay
- Booking.com Wallet
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Room options at Fairmont Empress Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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Fairmont Empress Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Q at The Empress
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In total, there are 405 rooms at Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Fairmont Empress Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Fairmont Empress Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Indoor pool (year-round)
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Fairmont Empress Hotel by:
- Car 37 minutes
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The prices at Fairmont Empress Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
