8/10 Very good
Check in staff were great. Room was lovely
rosemary
rosemary, 2-night trip
Fairmont Empress
Luxury hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Surrounded by the beauty of Victoria, Fairmont Empress offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and shopping on site. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Willow Stream Spa, enjoy meals at one of two restaurants or unwind near the indoor pool with sun loungers.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Health club
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Valet parking
- Self parking
- Children's pool
- Hot tub
For families (6)
- Children stay free
- Children's pool
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
$207 nightly
$240 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Spa escape
The full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body scrubs, and couples treatments daily. A garden, sauna, and hot tub complete this waterfront wellness haven.
Waterfront historic charm
Located in the city center, this hotel boasts Edwardian architecture and a waterfront setting. Visitors enjoy the garden-view restaurant and local art gallery.
Dining delights
The hotel features 2 restaurants serving American cuisine with garden and ocean views. Vegan, vegetarian, and local options enhance dining.
Room options
Showing 21 of 21 rooms
Fairmont City View 2 Double
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- City view
- 240 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Double Beds
Deluxe City View 2 Queen
Wonderful
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- City view
- 334 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
- Harbor view
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont City View 1 Queen
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- City view
- 280 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe City View 1 King
Wonderful
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- City view
- 382 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont Gold City View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- City view
- 301 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Junior Suite City View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- City view
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- City view
- 450 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont City View 1 King
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- City view
- 280 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe City View 1 Queen
Wonderful
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
- City view
- 382 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Executive Suite City View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- City view
- 474 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- City view
- 377 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
- City view
- 377 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
- 522 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
- Harbor view
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- Harbor view
- 280 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Harbour View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- Harbor view
- 382 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- City view
- 301 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Fairmont Gold Harbour View Executive Suite 1 King
Highlights
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
- Harbor view
- 420 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Signature Harbour View 1 King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- Harbor view
- 344 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Harbour View 2 Queen
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
- Harbor view
- 376 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood
721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5
About this property
Fairmont Empress
You'll be in a fantastic location at Fairmont Empress, just a 5-minute walk from Maritime Museum of British Columbia and British Columbia Parliament Building. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Q at the Empress, one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
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Fairmont Empress Reviews
Wonderful
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Dining options were great, with unique experiences like high tea and patio fondue, and excellent food and service in the main restaurant and bar. (32 reviews)
- Breakfast options were great, with many reviewers praising the quality and variety of food. (35 reviews)
- The spa at this property was highly praised for its rejuvenating experiences, excellent service, and professional staff. (23 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomLocationViewRestaurantFoodBathroomBedBreakfastHistorical10/10 Exceptional
What a lovely stay! From the staff on check-in, to the bellman and everyone in between, we had just an enjoyable trip. Looking forward to our next trip in a month!
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A good reminder of what grand old hotels can be.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The room was clean and the staff were amazing.
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay!
Tavleen
Tavleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We had a great staycation, the staff was so nice and so helpful when needed. We loved the location, being downtown make it very easy to access the places we went. We walked everywhere for two days. The tol
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
I wish we’d been told in advance that the spa was closed for renovation as it was one of our main reasons for booking this hotel.
Lovely bar and communal areas.
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Friendly helpful staff, amenities and great lovation
stephen
stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay!!
KYLE
KYLE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic place, beautiful, historical, great location, vibrant bar area. This was a nice cap to a great stay in Victoria
Marcos
Marcos, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The restaurant and bar offered a great variety of options at fairly reasonable prices. The staff was nice and helpful, and the room was beautiful and well cared for.
Kent
Kent, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente!
Marcelo
Marcelo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room, for the most part staff were wonderful from parking to housekeeping, check-in was the easiest I have every experienced, the building is stunning and we had a wonderful time.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was a wonderful experience
Loved every bit of the stay
The rooms were phenomenal
Agrima
Agrima, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location. Comfortable rooms
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved our stay! Lovely hotel right in the center of town. Had a nice walk at Beacon hill park which is very close by.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel is absolutely amazing and the staff are the best of the best!
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Shoja Oddin
Shoja Oddin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice place
Alejandro
Alejandro, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was fine. Nothing exceptional though. It was a fancy old school hotel.
But, what really made the stay fun was the warmth and the friendliness of the staff. From the maids to the doorman. Everyone, was on the same page... trying to make our stay special.
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay
Steven
Steven, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great Hotel in a great city.
Blair
Blair, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great service and facility was amazing
Amit
Amit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room loved the views.
Mercedes
Mercedes, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We loved everything about our stay!
Megan
Megan, 3-night trip
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