Fairmont Empress Hotel
721 Government Street, V8W 1W5 Victoria, Canada – Excellent location – show map
- City view
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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.
Couples in particular 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 center
- Spa
- Bar
- Breakfast
Availability
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- SilvinaUnited States of America“Staff was excellent well appointed spaces and beautiful location and hotel”
- TommeUnited States of America“Location, historical significance, hotel bar, comfortable bed, attention to details service”
- KarenUnited States of America“Beautiful hotel. First class service. Loved the location with beautiful views of the harbor.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Q at The Empress
- CuisineAmerican
Amenities of Fairmont Empress HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rental
- Cycling
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Arabic
- Danish
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Malay
- Russian
- Filipino
- Chinese
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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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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Yes, there's 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 is 2,600 feet from the center of Victoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Fairmont Empress Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Spa facilities
- Bicycle rental
- Locker rooms
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Swimming pool
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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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 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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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.
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Room options at Fairmont Empress Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Quad
- Triple