Active Advisories
The pool at The Fairmont Empress will be closed from January 6-17, 2025 for annual maintenance. All efforts will be made to minimize impact to guests.
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
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Reviews
Wonderful location and beautiful hotel
plumeria54 (Newport Beach, California) on Dec 06, 2024
What a lovely old hotel. Our room was comfortable, very clean and quiet, and made for a very enjoyable 2 nights. We stayed in a Gold level room which gave us access to the Gold Lounge for breakfast, afternoon snacks, comfortable lounge all day, and a separate check-in area. It was very much worth the little extra in cost. The location is right on the harbor and a short walk to everything we wanted to see. The staff were all helpful and friendly and we would definitely stay there again.
Go for Fairmont Gold if you can afford it!
Rosanne_54 (Toronto, Canada) on Dec 04, 2024
We have stayed at a number of Fairmont hotels across Canada and our stay at The Empress was the best yet. If you can, splurge and go for the Fairmont Gold option. We found the lounge overlooking the Inner Harbour to be an elegant home away from home. The service at the concierge desk and in the lounge area was impeccable. We felt so welcomed and cared for. Each afternoon we had a feast of beautiful appetizers and drinks. Breakfast in the morning buffet was gourmet as well. Best coffee ever.
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