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Fairmont Empress

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel connected to the convention center in Victoria with 2 restaurants

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Fairmont Empress

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Exterior
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner

Overview of Fairmont Empress

8.6 out of 10 Excellent
8.6/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Map
721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGovernment Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBritish Columbia Parliament Building4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour6 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)32 min drive

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

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 522 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

  • 280 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont City View 1 Queen

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 382 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 382 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite City View 1 King

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite City View 1 King

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite City View 1 King

  • 474 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont City View 2 Double

  • 240 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King | Living area

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 549 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe City View 1 Queen

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe City View 1 Queen

  • 382 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 King

Fairmont City View 1 King

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

Victoria

Located on the waterfront, Fairmont Empress is in Downtown Victoria neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Market Square and Chinatown. Don't miss out on a visit to Victoria Bug Zoo. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 1 min walk
  • Victoria Bug Zoo - 3 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Chinatown - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Q at the Empress - 1 min walk
  • Chorizo & Co - 9 min walk
  • Re-Bar - 5 min walk
  • Cafe Bliss - 9 min walk
  • Uchida Shokudo - 4 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Empress

4-star eco-certified hotel near Victoria Harbour
Located close to Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Victoria Bug Zoo, Fairmont Empress provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure at Willow Stream Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy American cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining at the two onsite restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a vegetable garden, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition and walkable location
Room features
All 431 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and portable fans

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self 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 for a fee: CAD 20–40 for adults and CAD 10–20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas