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Fairmont Empress

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Indoor pool
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview of Fairmont Empress

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Fairmont Empress

4.0 star property

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
Map
721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour5 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal10 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)33 min drive

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About this area

Victoria

Located on the waterfront, Fairmont Empress is in Downtown Victoria neighbourhood and is connected to the convention centre. Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Chinatown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Victoria Harbour and Victoria Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Victoria Bug Zoo. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Maritime Museum of British Columbia - 3 min walk
  • Victoria Bug Zoo - 3 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 5 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 33 min drive

About this property

Fairmont Empress

Edwardian hotel connected to the convention centre in Victoria with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. Additionally, a health club, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Fairmont Empress offers 464 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Programme, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.
This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages spoken

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 14.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (CAD 14.95 per night)

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (CAD 33.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 45.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 3:30 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:30 AM: CAD 20-40 for adults and CAD 10-20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Q at the Empress
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Q Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (22600 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hot springs/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express checkout

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 per room
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between CAD 20 and CAD 40 for adults, and CAD 10 and CAD 20 for children (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: CAD 25.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CAD 15.00 (one-way), (from 3 to 17 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: CAD 33.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 45.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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.

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

Empress Fairmont
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Empress Victoria
Empress Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Hotel Empress
Fairmont Hotel Victoria
Fairmont Victoria
The Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria
Victoria Fairmont
The Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Victoria
Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 623 out of 979 reviews
5 - Excellent 64%
Rating 4 - Good. 204 out of 979 reviews
4 - Good 21%
Rating 3 - Okay. 90 out of 979 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 38 out of 979 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 24 out of 979 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.5/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.3/5

Eco-friendliness
Write a review

3/5 Okay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful old hotel, but rooms are stupid small! Like could barely fit between the bed and the wall!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly , very clean and comfortable rooms. Great location !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/5 Poor

Travelled with partner
Paid 1450.00 for two nights for room with a view of the trucks and garbage out back. Very disappointed. Rest of hotel was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world style with classy service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid extra $150 for an upgrade to Fairmont Gold! Everything was totally worth it!!!! Definitely recommended and will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022