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Fairmont Empress, Victoria BC

721 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia 
4-star

Overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour since 1908, the Fairmont Empress pairs grand, turn-of-the-century architecture with modern comfort. You'll find elegant rooms, a full-service spa and the city's most celebrated afternoon tea, all within a National Historic Site, a landmark choice for a Victoria stays with real occasion appeal. 

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress Bedroom

Fairmont Empress Bedroom

Fairmont Empress Bar

Fairmont Empress Dining

Fairmont Empress Pool

Fairmont Empress Spa

Fairmont Empress

Facilities 

  • Harbour-view, city-view and garden-view rooms 
  • Down-filled duvets and bathrobes 
  • Full-service spa 
  • Indoor pool and fitness centre 
  • 2 on-site dining options 
  • Room service 
  • Concierge service 

Location & What's Nearby 

The hotel sits directly on Victoria's Inner Harbour, next to the British Columbia Parliament Buildings and around a 5-minute walk from the Royal BC Museum. Victoria's shops, restaurants and waterfront walkways are right on the doorstep, with Beacon Hill Park a pleasant stroll further along the harbour. Victoria International Airport is around a 25-minute drive away, or guests arriving by ferry or seaplane land within walking distance of the front door. It's a genuinely central base for exploring the city on foot before heading further afield into Vancouver Island or over to the BC mainland. 

Why We Recommend It 

For a Victoria stay with real sense of occasion, the Empress is hard to beat. Our Canada specialists often build it in as the coastal bookend to a wider Vancouver Island or Rockies itinerary, since its Inner Harbour setting puts everything within walking distance. It suits couples marking an anniversary as much as first-time visitors wanting a taste of Victoria's history and works well alongside our wider Victoria holidays itineraries. 

 

Victoria Holidays

Below is a small selection of the Victoria holidays on offer. If you would like us to create a Victoria holiday based on your ideas, please give us a call.

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  • Parksville
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Canada Family Holidays MCT

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  • 18 Nights
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  • Tofino
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Rockies & Rainforests Fly Drive

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What our Canada experts say...

Canada Expert Vicki

Fairmont Empress Hotel By Vicki

The Fairmont Empress hotel has been recently refurbished and a must do is Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress, taken in the timeless, sophisticated lobby Lounge. This quintessentially Victorian experience features one of the best unique tea experiences with over 21 loose leaf teas, complimented with scones, pastries, clotted creams and strawberry preserves. A truly unique afternoon, which you should experience while in Victoria.

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