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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King
Room with view
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Harbour View 1 King
36 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Fairmont City View 1 Queen
Room with view
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite City View 1 King
Room with view
42 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe City View 1 King
Room with view
36 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe City View 2 Queen
Room with view
31 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Executive Suite City View 1 King
Room with view
44 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe City View 1 Queen
Room with view
36 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Fairmont City View 1 King
Room with view
26 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Fairmont Gold City View 1 King
Room with view
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
Room with view
51 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
49 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Fairmont City View 2 Double
Room with view
22 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen
Room with view
35 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Edwardian Victoria hotel connected to the convention center, walk to Victoria Harbour

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Fairmont Empress is in the heart of Victoria, within a 5-minute walk of Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Victoria Bug Zoo. This eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from British Columbia Parliament Building and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Victoria Harbour.

Make yourself at home in one of the 431 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Q at the Empress, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Victoria? This hotel has 22604 square feet (2100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 431
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1908
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 22604
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2100
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Vegetable garden
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Food and water bowls
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages spoken

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

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Fairmont Empress offers 431 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Window screens
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair
  • Travel cot
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Q at the Empress - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Lobby Lounge - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Q Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Personal motorised watercraft on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 11
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Hot springs/mineral springs in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 19

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

The photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 3

Debit cards

Pets allowed (no fees)

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20–40 for adults, and CAD 10–20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 49.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Biosphere
  • Green Key Eco-Rating Programme
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