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About the Hotel

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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Close to the Inner Harbour
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Located in a shopping area nearly 5 minutes' walk from Thunderbird Park, the 5-star boutique Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria features a sauna and a shared lounge. This luxury hotel boasts a private art gallery, with Chinatown just 1 km away.

Location

The hotel is just near Miniature World and adjacent to a mountain and a harbour. Standing around a 10-minute drive from the Inner Harbour Pathway, the Empress Victoria is a mere 350 metres from the British Columbia Parliament Buildings.

Visit Centennial Fountain, 300 m from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Canada.

The nearest bus stop is Belleville at Douglas, located merely 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

Fairmont Empress Hotel welcomes guests to 399 rooms, some of which comprise a sitting area and a plush seating area, and offer such self-catering options as a mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities. They are outfitted with elegant decor. For more comfort, a hair dryer and dressing gowns, along with a separate toilet, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Also, this Victoria hotel features a lounge bar. Guests can enjoy stunning views from this bar. Q at The Empress with Canadian cuisine is located fairly close to the accommodation.

Leisure & Business

At the Empress you may pay for a health club and spa therapy. This hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a gym facility. Boasting a health club, this Victoria hotel also features a tennis court on site. Beauty treatments at the Empress Victoria include spa treatments along with spa amenities such as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and locker rooms. There is a 24-hour business centre available for corporate travellers.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Butchart Gardens for stunning seasonal blooms.
  • Savor afternoon tea at the Fairmont for a true Victoria tradition.
  • Visit the Royal BC Museum for insights into local history.
  • Explore the vibrant Inner Harbour at sunset for breathtaking views.
  • Discover unique finds at the James Bay Market on Saturdays.
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Fairmont Empress Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
One Bedroom King Suite Harbour View
2 persons
550 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Junior Suite City View 1 King
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Executive Suite City View 1 King
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

Fairmont Empress Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

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
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Fairmont Empress Hotel Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
Nearby
Museum
Royal BC Museum
1300 ft
Public Building
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
1100 ft
Victoria
Inner Harbour
500 ft
Museum
Miniature World
1000 ft
Zoo
Victoria Bug Zoo
1200 ft
Victoria
Government Street
1100 ft
Square
Bastion Square
1700 ft
Shopping Area
The Bay Centre
1800 ft
St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
1900 ft
Gallery
Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
1200 ft
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
500 ft
Victoria
Wharf Street
1700 ft
Restaurants
Q at The Empress
100 ft
721 Government St The Fairmont Empress
The Tea Lobby
100 ft
721 Government St
Milestones
600 ft
812 Wharf St
The Old Spaghetti Factory
1100 ft
703 Douglas Street
Bartholomew's English-Style Pub
1300 ft
777 Douglas St Entrance on Humboldt Street
Steamship Grill & Bar
1100 ft
470 Belleville Street
Browns Socialhouse
1200 ft
809 Douglas St
Milano
800 ft
817 Government St
The Courtney Room
1100 ft
619 Courtney Street
Getting around
City Centre
Victoria10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)6 min  ·  1700 ft
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)40 min  ·  16.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at CAD 35 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Malay, Tagalog / Filipino
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
8
Number of rooms:
394

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Fairmont Empress Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1447 verified reviews
9.0/10
Perfect
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.3/10
Location
9.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 5060 reviews
4/5
based on 1299 reviews
8.9/10
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