★★★★★
Hotel
Victoria
8.9/10

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, this historic hotel features extensive spa treatments and a selection of on-site restaurants. The Royal British Columbia Museum is 5 minutes' walk away. The Fairmont Empress Hotel’s elegantly decorated rooms offer a plush seating area and windows that open out. Each is equipped with cable TV and an in-room coffee maker. The Empress holds a traditional afternoon tea in a special lobby with views of the harbour. Guests can admire the Victorian architecture and stained glass ceiling of the lobby or swim in the indoor pool. Willow Stream Spa includes a sauna, hot tub and fitness centre. The Empress Fairmont Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Royal London Wax Museum. The Maritime Museum of BC is less than 1 km away.

Situated in the real heart of Victoria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Breakfast info: Continental, Vegetarian, American
Parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Address

721 Government Street, V8W 1W5 Victoria, Canada, Victoria, Canada

Facilities

2 swimming pools Parking on site Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Restaurant Fitness centre Spa and wellness centre Bar Breakfast City view Garden Pets allowed Swimming pool Air conditioning Private bathroom 24-hour front desk Key card access

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a patio with a fire pit with a view of a harbor at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a large building with lights on the water at night at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a large building with a clock tower on top at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a living room with a couch and a bed at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a hotel room with a bed and a desk and chairs at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a hotel room with two beds and a desk at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a hotel room with a large bed and a couch at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a bedroom with a large white bed and a flat screen tv at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

a living room with a couch and a table at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

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Reviews

Robert 8/10

Canada 🇨🇦

Pros: Always enjoy staying at the Empress with its beautiful location and view. Excellent breakfast at the Bengal Room.

Cons: We were disappointed the pool was closed, but alternate arrangements were fine.

Brian 10/10

Canada 🇨🇦

Big hotel, old world feels. Attention to detail is impeccable

Pros: Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

Suzanne 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

A world class, historical hotel brought into the 2020s with style; does not disappoint.

Pros: The Empress has been renovated since we last stayed in 2010 - the facelift has been done with grace and taste, and with respect for the history of this grand old lady whilst bringing the hotel into the modern era. The corridors to the rooms are almost never ending, with interesting historical photographs, furniture and artefacts tastefully displayed to add to the sense of the past merging with the present. The location of The Empress is central and picturesque, and at the time we visited, the hotel was prettily decorated for the festive season. Our room was spacious and comfortable and included thoughtful touches such as a cork yoga mat and bathrobes / slippers. We enjoyed High Tea which is a celebrated ritual associated with this institution and even the non-tea drinkers developed a new appreciation for tea!

Cons: Nothing we didn't like - this was a lovely splurge and we were very well looked after.

Sandi 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Exceptional luxury

Pros: The rooms are exceptional. Plenty of space and the beds were like sleeping on a cloud. The staff couldn’t be more pleasant and helpful.

Cons: No thing that we could see

Kym 9/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Lovely classic interlude in royal hotel

Pros: Wonderful location, classic hotel, expensive but feels opulent.Staff were excellent, afternoon tea was lovely. Late checkout was a bonus. Spa was great

Cons: Disappointed there wasnt fresh milk or crockery and needing to ask for toilet paper.

Kwok 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Beautiful hotel exceptional view

Pros: Location has exceptional view and good access to shops and transport. Beautiful room, exceptional hotel. Was able to check in early with nice room. Wish I was a gold level guest with access to special rooms and balcony!

Cons: Access to the bar?

Jonathan 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧