Hotel

Fairmont Empress

Victoria 4.5

Overview

Rising regally over Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, Fairmont Empress luxury chateau-style hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style and offers the perfect escape from the stresses of modern life. Guests can enjoy activities such as whale watching safaris, world-class cultural exhibits, playing golf, tasting mouth-watering local cuisine, or going on scenic garden and winery tours. No stay at The Empress would be complete without a visit to one of the magnificent Victoria restaurants in this historic hotel. Guests may try the coveted English ritual of Afternoon Tea, savor the famous curry buffet in The Bengal Lounge or sample award-winning food and wine in The Empress Room. The impressive surroundings and exceptional cuisine guarantee a truly memorable Victoria dining experience.

Check in

4 p.m.

Check out

11 a.m.

Rooms

477

Rooms

Fairmont City View Room
250 square feet
  • 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
  • No more than 3 guests in the room
Fairmont City View Room
250 square feet
Featured amenities
Included in all rooms
  • 24 hour room service
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee maker
  • Crib (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • TV
  • Complimentary toiletries

Deluxe City View Room
330 square feet
  • 2 queen beds
  • No more than 4 guests in the room
Deluxe City View Room
330 square feet
Featured amenities
Included in all rooms
  • 24 hour room service
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee maker
  • Crib (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/Ironing board
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • TV
  • Complimentary toiletries

Amenities


Location

Address
721 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
27 km from YYJ airport

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.0 Very Good

  • Cleanliness 4.5
  • Location 5.0
  • Rooms 4.0
  • Service 4.5
  • Value 4.0
TripAdvisor users rated this property 4 out of 5

Awesome Afternoon Tea | Great location & hotel

archipenko (Seattle, Washington) on May 10, 2024

We were a bit confused by the "hotel within a hotel" aspect of Fairmont Gold which seemed to result in an extended checkin time, but that aside, we loved our stay and the Afternoon Tea was reminiscent of The Ritz in London, alas including the eye-watering price tag. Still worth it though ... and the Earl Grey tea in particular was so nice we bought some to bring back home! Going by the Clipper Ferry was fun too ... although looking at prices, I'd be tempted to take a seaplane up the next time to shave 2 hours off the travel-time for a price that is in a similar ball-park to comfort class. Customs clearance is a bit of a disaster though - there really has to be a more efficient way of doing this in 2024. There's no real excuse for the lack of WiFi on the ferry in this day and age ... the FAQ on the website is factually incorrect :-(

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Fantastic Weekend

all771 (Seattle, Washington) on May 10, 2024

My wife and I had a grand time at the Empress. It has been beautifully and tastefully updated since my last visit. High Tea, a walk around town, and a day at Bouchard Gardens were fantastic. While at the Empress, the service was excellent, every need was met, the tea and the food were great.

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Vacation Offers

  • Receive every 4th night free at the Fairmont Empress and The Oswego Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia.

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