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Fairmont Empress

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 30 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

  • 26 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 Queen

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 36 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 35 sq m
  • 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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

  • 30 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite City View 1 King

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite City View 1 King

  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont City View 2 Double

  • 22 sq m
  • 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 films

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe City View 1 Queen

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Deluxe City View 1 Queen

  • 36 sq m
  • 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

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Fairmont Empress

Edwardian Victoria hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia
2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairmont Empress offers 431 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

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

The on-site 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 hot 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.
The sightseeing around Fairmont Empress gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Victoria Harbour. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy American cuisine with ocean views at Q at the Empress, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with massages, body scrubs or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Victoria Bug Zoo
  • Ferry terminal and cruise terminal shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Fairmont Empress offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 22600 square feet (2100 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Fairmont Empress. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edwardian Victoria hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Q at the Empress – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lobby Lounge – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specialises 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 specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (22,600 square foot of space)
  • 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

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
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 at the property
For any questions, 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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 needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 1261 out of 1797 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1797 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1797 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1797 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1797 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

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Pawandeep

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Porcupine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel. A lot of charm and felt really high end. Location was perfect for exploring Victoria. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, location, shopping, beauty and grounds were stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Moola Siddharth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Flavia, Surrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the high tea experience, worth the money!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah, New Westminster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a room with a king bed. The bed is very comfy. Bathroom was small with minimal counter space. The tv stand was piano black so you can spot dust right away. They could improve on dusting. Otherwise, checking in was phenomenal as they were accomodating to my requests. The pool and health club was the highlight. Beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Like many Fairmont properties in Canada, this is an historic hotel in Victoria, located right in the centre of town. To start with the positive, the restaurants in the hotel were wonderful, with great food and really first class service. I very highly recommend the afternoon tea, which is well worth the high price! The pool complex is also nice, although the hot tub was not functioning. Now to the concerns. The Hotel itself seemed somewhat understaffed, room cleaning seemed to miss (no soap at bathroom sink, and the beds were casually made. Finally, I had deep concerns with the bell desk. We asked about the complimentary bikes and learned this service is run through the bell desk. The desk attendant told us bikes were available and just come by the desk. We subsequently went to our room and changed, and when we returned for bikes the bell captain told us "Sorry but all the bikes were out" As we protested having just been told they were available, the bell hop who had told us they were available came round the corner and confirmed he had offered us a bike. Without missing a beat the bell captain who had just told us there were no bikes available, causally directed the other bellhop to get two bikes. No apology or even acknowledgement that he had just told us a bald faced lie! It is deeply worrying that the individuals who tend bags can be so dishonest. I would fear leaving my luggage with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We flew to Victoria via. Seaplane and walked from where we landed to the hotel. It’s convenient and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Empress is one of those truly classic hotels of the past. The exciting thing is that it is so well-maintained that you don't feel like you are sacrificing comfort/excitement for a historical experience. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurants, shopping were close by and high quality. High tea was fun for our daughter. No negatives to report--only good, memorable times at the Empress!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiawei

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Celena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was nice. Staff was very helpful. Late night burger was cold and hardly edible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Wonderful visit to Victoria and a very comfortable stay at the Empress.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Georgia

All of the people who we interacted with went out of their ways to make us comfortable and to answer all of our questions. The High Tea was marvelous as was the waiter and the wonderful piano player. We were less than impressed with the room in what is known as a well above average grand hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela, Vancouver

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was not the cleanest or the best beds. The staff were not friendly but the housecleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. They tried to make our stay the best it can be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great mother, daughter, granddaughter night away. My granddaughter loved the Princess Tea and scavenger hunt. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View from room was listed as City View but was view of roof of convention center, quite disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The staff and room were top notch and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024