FAIRMONT EMPRESS HOTEL, Victoria
Hotel Details
Fairmont Empress Hotel - A historic waterfront landmark with luxury spa, afternoon tea service, and Inner Harbour views
Rising above Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbour, the 431-room Fairmont Empress blends turn-of-the-century architecture with modern luxury amenities. This 5-star Victoria hotel features the award-winning Willow Stream Spa offering signature West Coast treatments, Q at the Empress restaurant serving Pacific Northwest cuisine, and a century-old tradition of afternoon tea service with 21 loose leaf tea varieties. Guest rooms showcase elegant furnishings inspired by Vancouver Island's natural beauty, complemented by marble bathrooms with rainfall showers. The exclusive Fairmont Gold Floor provides a hotel-within-a-hotel experience, including private lounge access, complimentary breakfast, and evening canapés. The property maintains an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and BMW bike rentals. Located steps from British Columbia's Parliament Buildings, the Fairmont connects directly to downtown shopping and dining destinations.
Pros
World-renowned afternoon tea service featuring china gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1939
Locally-sourced ingredients including honey from rooftop beehives and herbs from the chef's garden
Signature West Coast spa treatments unavailable elsewhere
Private terrace with direct Inner Harbour views on the Fairmont Gold Floor
Cons
17 miles distance from Victoria International Airport
Peak season afternoon tea service requires advance reservations
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
