Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5

Fairmont Empress Hotel, a 5-star property, offers a timeless blend of luxury and comfort, featuring an award-winning spa and acclaimed dining options. This Victoria hotel is renowned for its historic charm and world-class service, set against the backdrop of the Inner Harbour.

Rooms & Facilities

Rooms at Fairmont Empress feature elegant decor with modern amenities, including spa-like bathrooms and views over the Inner Harbour or courtyard. The hotel provides a variety of accommodations, from city view rooms to expansive suites ideal for families or couples.

Dining Options

Dining at the Fairmont Empress includes signature experiences at Q at the Empress, which highlights Pacific Northwest cuisine. Guests can indulge in the world-renowned Afternoon Tea, featuring freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and a selection of teas on exquisite china gifted by Queen Elizabeth II.

Leisure & Wellness

The award-winning Willow Stream Spa offers a range of treatments inspired by the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Guests can also enjoy an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.

Services & Local Area

Fairmont Empress accommodates various events with flexible meeting spaces and state-of-the-art services. The hotel is pet-friendly, providing special amenities for pets, and is located within walking distance of landmarks such as the British Columbia Parliament Buildings.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Fairmont City View 1 Queen

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Coffee machine

Heating

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Fairmont City View 2 Double

Max:

3 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

City view

Coffee machine

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Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Victoria800 m

Airports

Victoria Inner Harbour (YWH)500 m

Victoria (YYJ) 26.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

CAD 35 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu
Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5

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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5

City landmarks

Park

Beacon Hill Park

1.6 km

Castle

Craigdarroch Castle

2.3 km

Park

Fisherman's Wharf Park

1.4 km

Museum

Helmcken House

630 m

Stadium

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

1.5 km

Landmark

The Maritime Museum of British Columbia

1.1 km

Landmark

Chinatown

1.0 km

Church

St Andrew's Cathedral

820 m

Landmark

Craigflower Manor and Schoolhouse

1.5 km

Public Building

Victoria City Hall

1.1 km

Landmark

Black Ball Ferry Line

710 m

Landmark

Old Town

630 m

Landmark

Terry Fox Statue

1.5 km

Landmark

Fan Tan Alley

920 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

890 m

Garden

Government House

2.4 km

Museum

Emily Carr House

910 m

Landmark

Point Ellice House

2.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Royal BC Museum

370 m

Public Building

British Columbia Parliament Buildings

310 m

Victoria

Inner Harbour

150 m

Museum

Miniature World

300 m

Zoo

Victoria Bug Zoo

360 m

Victoria

Government Street

310 m

Square

Bastion Square

510 m

Shopping Area

The Bay Centre

520 m

St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor

St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site

560 m

Gallery

Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature

340 m

Government Street and Belleville Street

Emily Carr Statue

130 m

Victoria

Wharf Street

510 m

Restaurants

Q at The Empress

20 m

721 Government St The Fairmont Empress

The Tea Lobby

30 m

721 Government St

The Old Spaghetti Factory

330 m

703 Douglas Street

10 Acres Bistro Bar

300 m

611 Courtney St

Browns Socialhouse

360 m

809 Douglas St

Red Fish Blue Fish

480 m

1006 Wharf St

Cora

420 m

850 Douglas St Unit 150

Milano

220 m

817 Government St

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