Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Hotel
- 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 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Bar
- Breakfast
Availability
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2 full beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 queen beds | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 2 queen beds | ||
1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
SustainabilityThis property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Biosphere Certification
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
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Guests who stayed here loved
Colleen
Canada“Absolutely beautiful facility and all staff were exceptional.it was wonderful for my family, some of whom were visiting from New Zealand. I wanted the experience to be special and it outdid my expectations. Thank you”- Debosmita
the United States“Fairmont is located at the heart of Victoria downtown. It is at a walking distance from all the attractions. For kids, there is miniature world almost within the grounds. Breakfast is expensive but good. Housekeeping staff are great.” 
Mauricio Canada“Beautiful, well cleaned, friendly staff, fast check in and checkout, and the location is the best.”
Donald the United States“The view was excellent, and the service was impeccable. Food was delicious, and the location was very central to everything.”
Jen the United States“Feels like checking in at Hogwarts. Lovely staff, beautiful and centrally located property.”
Carl the United States“Unsurpassed location with a magnificent view of the harbor. The underground car park had four electric car chargers.”- Sarah the United States“Everything was great and well maintained. We were only there for a long weekend, and spent most of our time walking around/taking advantage of the city - but while we were inside it was spacious yet cozy, clean, and the staff were all attentive.”
Felyn Canada“Everything! Stayed there with a group of friends and they made it well worth it for our 50th bday celebration.”
Aleksei
Russia“Exceptional service, beautiful building and suite. All facilities, such as swimming pool, sauna and hot tube were working, towels and all needed were provided. Absolutely lovely tea ceremony, we spend an hour and half with drinking excellent tea...”
Ernest the United States“From the moment we walked in we realized this was a pretty special place. The doorman greeted us and took care of our bags and guided us where to check in. We went to the 1st floor check in and met Michael who checked us in. Our room wasn't ready...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Q at The Empress
- CuisineAmerican
Amenities of Fairmont Empress HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Bar
- Breakfast
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cycling
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 35 per day.
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- 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
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – indoor (kids)Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- 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
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- Danish
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Malay
- Russian
- Filipino
- Chinese
House rulesFairmont Empress Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
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, Fairmont Empress Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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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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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 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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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Fairmont Empress Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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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Guests staying at Fairmont Empress Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- American
- À la carte
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Room options at Fairmont Empress Hotel include:
- Triple
- Double
- Quad
- Suite
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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 has 1 restaurant:
- Q at The Empress
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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
