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Fairmont Empress

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

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Exterior
Lobby
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
The current price is $325
includes taxes & fees
$280 per night
May 18 - May 19

Room options

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 522 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 280 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont City View 1 Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 382 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 1 King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 382 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

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Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 474 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fairmont City View 2 Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 240 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 549 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe City View 1 Queen

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe City View 1 Queen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 382 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fairmont City View 1 King

Fairmont City View 1 King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fairmont City View 1 King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 431 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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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)
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Pets

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

Internet

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

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 37.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (CAD 51.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Fairmont Empress Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
View
Restaurant
Food
Bathroom
Bed
Breakfast
Historical

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with many options and exceptional service. (27 reviews)
  • The property's restaurants offered great food and excellent service, with unique dining options like afternoon tea and patio dining. (21 reviews)
  • The pool area was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, with some reviewers enjoying the swim lane, toddler warmer pool, and hot tub. (18 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
Willa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful location by the water.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A most beautiful hotel in a stunning location.
Holly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely hotel. Very Centrally located and amazing views. Excellent helpful staff.
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Lovely historic hotel. Beautiful everywhere inside and out. Great location. Staff were amazing.
Nilana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

empress for anniversary

absolutely beautiful hotel - gorgeous gold lounge! didn't want to leave . Only wish we had a bathtub in our room .
Danielle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, wonderful staff, and very comfortable.
Elin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and clean hotel
MOHSEN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful 5star Hotel

Once again the Fairmont stay was amazing. Not only is the Fairmont Express a beautiful hotel, the location in Victoria is also stunning and conveniently located in the city centre. The staff, the service, the room, everything was perfect. Loved every minute of our stay
Karin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Lovely, quiet room.
judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in

Most efficient check-in ever!
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quickie Getaway with the Mrs! ;)

Another lovely escape to the city we absolutely adore staying at one of BC’s finest hotels! Me and the Mrs had a blast dudes! Xo Chef Duran
Duran, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel and great location but the hallways are VERY loud and you hear every step and door
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable weekend stay

Had a nicely appointed room with bathtub as requested. Curiously, there were no slippers in the room when we checked in and only one bathrobe for two people. A call to housekeeping got it sorted.
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent hotel
Terrence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!!!
Haitian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, amazing location, friendly staff, and lots of amenities.
Kamlesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel

Such a beautiful hotel! The room was comfortable and clean. The gym and pool facilities were great.
Tia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and perfect service.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely warm and welcoming. Made us feel right at home. Great location and convenient bus transportation.
Janet, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved being right at the inner harbor. So many things to do in this area
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historical property
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Elegant hotel, bed is comfy and I had the nice stay, best way to celebrate coming 2025.
Oi Ping, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location
Marios, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and service..excellent
John, 1-night trip