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Fairmont Empress

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near Maritime Museum of British Columbia

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Fairmont Empress

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Exterior
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner

Overview of Fairmont Empress

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Free WiFi
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721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Spa tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 30 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

  • 26 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 Queen

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

  • 36 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

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Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

  • 30 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite City View 1 King

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite City View 1 King

  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 2 Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont City View 2 Double

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King | Living area

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe City View 1 Queen

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 King

Fairmont City View 1 King

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown Victoria
  • Victoria Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Government Street - 1 min drive
  • Royal BC Museum - 1 min drive
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive
  • Royal Jubilee Hospital - 6 min drive
  • University of Victoria - 10 min drive
  • Butchart Gardens - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 32 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 115 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 121 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 122 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 145 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.3 miles/32.7 km
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21.6 miles/34.8 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Q at the Empress - 1 min walk
  • Chorizo & Co - 9 min walk
  • Re-Bar - 5 min walk
  • Cafe Bliss - 9 min walk
  • Uchida Shokudo - 4 min walk
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About this property

Fairmont Empress

Located 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the airport, Fairmont Empress offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Q at the Empress, one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this upscale hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition and walkable location.

Languages

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/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd 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 sanitizer 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 onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 431 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM - anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free (2 total)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (CAD 35.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite valet parking (CAD 49.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Cruise terminal shuttle*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM