Seaside stay
A stay at this Downtown Victoria hotel places you steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Bug Zoo. British Columbia Parliament Building and Victoria Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).
Renovated in 2017
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an indoor pool are all featured at this eco-friendly hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, express check-in, and airport shuttle. You'll appreciate the health club, bar/lounge, and limo/town car service.
WiFi, flat-screen TVs
The 464 guestrooms feature 24-hour room service, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers. WiFi, minibars, and premium bedding are also available.
Sep 22, 2019 by Duty Manager
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Aug 4, 2019 by Ravroop Gill
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Jun 28, 2019 by General Manager
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Jun 24, 2019 by General Manager
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Jun 4, 2019 by General Manager
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May 24, 2019 by General Manager
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Apr 7, 2019 by Fairmont Empress
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Mar 4, 2019 by Fairmont Empress
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Dec 28, 2017 by General Manager
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Jul 3, 2019 by Fairmont Empress
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear about your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back to Fairmont Empress in the near future.
This property is closed from January 3 2021 to March 31 2021 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 9 2020 to March 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
Fairmont Empress offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 22600 square feet (2100 square meters) and includes conference space. A spa tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Fairmont Empress. An airport shuttle at scheduled times and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Fairmont Empress was completed in 2017. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Victoria hotel.
Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)
Fairmont Empress offers 464 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and video-game consoles. Beds feature premium bedding. 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Q at the Empress - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lobby Lounge - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Q Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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.
Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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.
For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global).
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 Tourism Pledge.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.