Fairmont Empress Hotel - Victoria

$$$$||View on mapVictoria, Canada721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5|
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Fairmont Empress Hotel - Victoria
721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.8
Comfort9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families33%
Groups9%
Business8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.8
Comfort9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families33%
Groups9%
Business8%

Featuring a waterfront location, Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria offers views of the city, and is a 25-minute walk from Stadacona Park. 2.1 km from the oceanfront Clover Point Park, the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.

Location

Located 5 minutes' stroll from Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature, the refined hotel is in close proximity to Royal BC Museum. The 75 ha Beacon Hill Park is 1.6 km from the Empress, while Belleville at Douglas bus stop is 150 metres away. This accommodation also lies adjacent to a harbour and overlooks Inner Harbour. Sport lovers will enjoy the proximity of MacDonald Park Football Stadium, which is a 17-minute walk away.

For those travelling from afar, Victoria Inner Harbour airport is 5 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Comprising an open concept living area and a plush seating area, the rooms at the 5-star Fairmont Empress Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV. The rooms have carpet floors. Providing a separate toilet, some bathrooms come with bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

This premium hotel invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The seafood restaurant Q at The Empress is located 50 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Take advantage of a heated pool with a hot tub. Onsite treatments include aromatherapy, body wraps, and facials along with a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna. Business and leisure travellers can also make use of conference facilities and a photocopy machine.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Malay, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:424
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed2 King Size Beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Massage

Steam room

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling

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 view

  • City view
  • Harbour view

Room features

  • 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
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Essential information about Fairmont Empress Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 197 AU$
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
✈️ Distance to airport 500 m
🧳 Nearest airport Victoria Inner Harbour, YWH

Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museum
Royal BC Museum
370 m
Inner Harbour
150 m
Public Building
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
310 m
Museum
Miniature World
300 m
Zoo
Victoria Bug Zoo
360 m
Event hall
Victoria Conference Centre
260 m
Victoria
Government Street
310 m
Square
Bastion Square
510 m
Shopping Area
The Bay Centre
520 m
St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
560 m
Gallery
Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
340 m
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
130 m
490 Belleville St. Victoria
Pacific Undersea Gardens
340 m
Restaurant
Q at The Empress
20 m
Restaurant
The Tea Lobby
30 m
Restaurant
Milestones
170 m
Restaurant
The Old Spaghetti Factory
330 m
Restaurant
Bartholomew's English-Style Pub
390 m
Restaurant
Steamship Grill & Bar
330 m
Restaurant
Browns Socialhouse
360 m
Restaurant
Milano
220 m
Restaurant
The Courtney Room
310 m

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