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Experience ultimate relaxation in this eco-certified oasis where you can indulge your senses and connect to nature.

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Valet parking
Self parking
Children's pool
Hot tub

For families

Children stay free
Children's pool
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Executive Lounge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Executive Lounge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

30 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Club Lounge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2014

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Portable fan

49 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

26 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Fairmont City View 1 Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

36 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe City View 1 King

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

36 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Executive Lounge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

28 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Executive Lounge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2014

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

30 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

42 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Executive Lounge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

28 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

44 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

31 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fairmont City View 2 Double

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

51 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe City View 1 Queen

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

36 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Fairmont City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

About the area

721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5

What's nearby

Royal BC Museum - 3 min walk
British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk
Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
Chinatown - 10 min walk

Getting around

Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 34 min drive
Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 122 min drive
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16.5 miles/26.6 km
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 17.2 miles/27.7 km
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 18.1 miles/29.2 km
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.3 miles/32.7 km
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21.6 miles/34.8 km
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Milestones - ‬2 min walk
‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬1 min walk
‪Tea at the Empress - ‬1 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Chocolats Favoris - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Empress

When you stay at Fairmont Empress, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Government Street and Victoria Harbour. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or hydrotherapy, and Q at the Empress, one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

- 431 rooms
- Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 19
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

- Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets stay for free (2 total)
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

- On-site self-parking (CAD 35.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- On-site valet parking (CAD 49.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

- Cruise terminal shuttle*
- Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
Children's menu

What to do

Shopping
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre (22600 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Pool loungers

Facilities

Built in 1908
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Health club
An indoor pool
Art gallery on-site
Designer shops on-site
Shopping centre on-site
Bike parking
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Films for purchase

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

WiFi is available in guest rooms for CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 20 to 40 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

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

Parking

Self-parking costs CAD 35.00 per day with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs CAD 49.00 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property does not have lifts.

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.

The photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

Also known as

Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

Fairmont Empress Hotel

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Victoria Fairmont

Empress Hotel Victoria

Fairmont Hotel Victoria

The Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

Fairmont Victoria

The Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Fairmont Empress Victoria

Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont Empress offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fairmont Empress does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Fairmont Empress?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from January 6 2025 to January 17 2025 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Fairmont Empress?

Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Fairmont Empress?

Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 35.00 per day. Valet parking costs CAD 49.00 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fairmont Empress?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Fairmont Empress?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Fairmont Empress and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Fairmont Empress also has an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Fairmont Empress?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, American cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Fairmont Empress like?

Fairmont Empress is in Downtown Victoria, a short 1-minute drive from Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) and 6 minutes' walk from Victoria Harbour. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Fairmont Empress Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness