Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal10 min walk
AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)31 min drive
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About this area
Victoria
Located on the waterfront, Fairmont Empress is in Downtown Victoria neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Chinatown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Victoria Harbour and Victoria Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Don't miss 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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Edwardian hotel connected to the convention center in Victoria with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. Additionally, a health club, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. All 464 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find minibars, premium bedding, and coffee makers.
Fairmont Empress offers 464 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
This Victoria hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Willow Stream 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 hot springs/mineral springs, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.
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)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (CAD 14.95 per night)
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (CAD 33.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (CAD 45.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Electric car charging station on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 3:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Airport shuttle at scheduled times
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:30 AM: CAD 20-40 for adults and CAD 10-20 for children
2 restaurants
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Fitness center
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Motorized watercraft
Sauna
Shopping
Spa tub
Steam room
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Travel crib
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Languages spoken
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Danish
English
Filipino
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Malay
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Business services
24-hour business center
Conference space (22600 square feet)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
11 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hot springs/mineral springs
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Spa open daily
Spa tub
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
2 per room
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Breakfast fee: between CAD 20 and CAD 40 for adults, CAD 10 and CAD 20 for children (approximately)
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: CAD 25.00 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: CAD 15.00 (one-way), (from 3 to 17 years old)
Self parking fee: CAD 33.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: CAD 45.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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.
We should mention
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)
Property is also known as
Empress Fairmont
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Empress Victoria
Empress Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Hotel Empress
Fairmont Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Victoria
The Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Victoria Fairmont
The Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Victoria
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM.
As of May 21, 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmont Empress on May 29, 2022 start from CA $440.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 per room).
Self parking is available for CAD 33.00 per day. Valet parking is available for CAD 45.00 per day.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM - anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (amount may vary, subject to availability).
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (amount may vary, subject to availability).
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 3:30 AM–7:30 PM at scheduled times. A fee of CAD 25.00 per person applies.
This family-friendly Victoria hotel is located on the waterfront, just steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Victoria Bug Zoo. British Columbia Parliament Building and Victoria Harbour are also within 10 minutes.
Overall score and ratings
4.4
Excellent
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