8.6avge. of 1254 reviewsFairmont Empress Hotel
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Spa/wellness packages
- Heated Pool
- Family Rooms
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Overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, 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 harbour.
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 centre.
The Empress Fairmont Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Royal London Wax Museum. The Maritime Museum of BC is less than 1 km away.
Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from 2025-01-18 until 2025-01-07
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Check Info and AvailabilityFairmont Empress Hotel - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at Fairmont Empress Hotel, including;
- Deluxe Harbour View 1 King
- Fairmont City View 1 King
- Fairmont City View 1 Queen
- Fairmont Gold City View 1 King
- Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen
- Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King
- Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King
- Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite with King Bed
- Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen
- Governor General Suite with Lounge Access and Harbour View
- Deluxe City View 1 King
- Deluxe City View 1 Queen
- Deluxe City View 2 Queen
- Deluxe Room with One Queen Bed and Harbour View
- Executive Suite City View 1 King
- Executive Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View
- Fairmont City View 2 Double
- Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen
- Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King
- Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
- Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access and Harbour View
- Junior Suite City View 1 King
- One Bedroom King Suite with Harbour View
- One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
- Royal Suite with Lounge Access and Harbour View
- Signature King Room
- Signature One Bedroom Harbour View Suite 1 King, 1 Sofa Bed
Fairmont City View 2 Double (Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
A flat-screen cable TV and a seating area with 2 armchairs are featured in this room. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included. Views of the city or the inner courtyard are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown
Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Room features morning continental breakfast and newspaper delivery. Coffee and tea service throughout the day. This room offers access to the Concierge Lounge which includes nightly hors d’oeuvres, evening turn-down service and personalised welcome amenities. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown
Deluxe City View 2 Queen (Double, Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
A flat-screen cable TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in this room. A spacious seating area offers either: sofa, sofa bed or 2 armchairs. Views of the city or the inner courtyard are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown
Junior Suite City View 1 King (Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This spacious suite features an open concept living area. A flat-screen TV and a a sofa bed are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown
Fairmont City View 1 Queen (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
A flat-screen cable TV and a desk are featured in this room. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included. Views of the city or the inner courtyard are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown
Deluxe City View 1 King (Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
A flat-screen cable TV and a seating area are featured in this room. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included. Views of the city or the inner courtyard are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown
Fairmont City View 1 King (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Harbour View 1 King (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Signature King Room (Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom)
This double room features a electric kettle, bathrobe and seating area.
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Executive Suite City View 1 King (Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite with King Bed (Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom)
This suite has a bathrobe, iPod dock and seating area.
Signature One Bedroom Harbour View Suite 1 King, 1 Sofa Bed (Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom)
The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.
Fairmont Gold City View 1 King (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen (Quadruple, Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe City View 1 Queen (Triple, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King (Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom)
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King (Triple, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King (Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom)
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Room with One Queen Bed and Harbour View (Triple, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom)
The triple room features a coffee machine. The unit has 1 bed.
Governor General Suite with Lounge Access and Harbour View (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
The suite provides a coffee machine.
Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Suite with Lounge Access and Harbour View (Sleeps 5)
The suite features a coffee machine.
Royal Suite with Lounge Access and Harbour View (Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom)
The suite offers a coffee machine.
Executive Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View (Sleeps 5, 1 Bedroom)
The suite provides a coffee machine.
Fairmont Empress Hotel Useful Info
- 408 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 16:00
- Check Out to 11:00
Nearby Ski Resorts
Fairmont Empress Hotel has the ski resort of Hidden Valley Highlands within reach for a days skiing.
Hotel Facilities
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Rooms sealed after cleaning
- Safety Protocols followed
- Screens between staff and guests where appropriate
- Social distancing (dining)
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sanitization
- All tableware sanitized
- Hand sanitizer provided
Sports & Outdoors
- Cycling
- Heated Pool
- Indoor pool
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Swimming pool
Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Massage
- Sauna
Hair, Spa & Beauty
- Barber/beauty shop
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Spa Facilities
- Spa and wellness centre
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Steam room
Travel & Transport
- Accessible parking
- Car hire
- Parking
- Parking garage
- Valet Parking
Business & Internet
- Business centre
- Fax/photocopying
- Free Wifi
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Wine/champagne
Children & Family
- Baby Sitting
- Kid meals
- Kids' pool
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- ATM/cash machine on site
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Concierge service
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Express check-in/check-out
- Ironing
- Key card access
- Laundry
- Lift
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Pets Allowed
- Private check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Family Rooms
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Trouser press
Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests
Outside
- Garden
Hotel
- Non-smoking throughout
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fire extinguishers
- Pet bowls
- Allergy-free room
- Smoke alarms
- Pet basket
- Outdoor furniture
- Contactless check-in/out
Rating and Reviews
Fairmont Empress Hotel has been assigned a 5 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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