Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria
Overview
Situated just 0.6 miles from Chinatown in the Inner Harbour district of Victoria, the 5-star Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria highlights a private art gallery. Canadian cuisine plus an indoor swimming pool are provided in the hotel, located in close proximity to the opulent British Columbia Parliament Buildings.
Location
This Victoria hotel offers a picturesque location about 5 minutes' stroll from Thunderbird Park and 19 minutes by foot from Beacon Hill. Sports fans can also visit Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Arena, 1 mile from the boutique-style Fairmont Empress Victoria, and take their families to Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Victoria, which is 1.5 miles away.
The property also lies blocks from a mountain and a harbor, and Ogden Point Terminal & Breakwater Shipyard is around a 25-minute walk away. The nearby notable religious buildings include the stunning 19th-century church "St Andrew's Cathedral", not far from the Victoria hotel.
You can catch the bus at Belleville at Douglas bus stop, within 700 feet of the Fairmont Empress Victoria.
Rooms
There are 394 rooms comprising a seating area. They come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as an air conditioner. Enjoy views of the harbor, while staying at this property.
Eat & Drink
The à la carte Q at The Empress restaurant in Fairmont Empress Hotel offers dishes for dinner. To cater to every palate, it offers a gluten free menu. Guests can enjoy the lounge bar on premises. Guests can enjoy stunning views from this bar.
Leisure & Business
The hotel provides a health club and spa therapy for an additional fee. The Fairmont Empress features a sauna and a shared lounge offering a steam room, a Jacuzzi bath, and a hot tub. This hotel also offers guests the opportunity to participate in fitness classes at a gym and a fitness studio located onsite. There is a 24-hour business center with a computer and a xerox available on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Afternoon Tea
Participate in the traditional afternoon tea served on Royal China gifted by King George VI in 1939. Includes freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and a selection of teas.
Galloping Goose Trail
Borrow complimentary bikes to explore Victoria's scenic routes, including the Galloping Goose Trail, near Beacon Hill Park.
Salish Sea Vitality
Book a spa treatment featuring wild seaweed scrub and massage with sea kelp lotion at Fairmont Spa.
Sunday Roast
Join the Sunday Roast tradition at Q Restaurant, featuring locally sourced meats and vegetables every Sunday from 5:30pm.
Location
Convenient Location
Victoria is near the Royal BC Museum, Bastion Square, and Government Street, making it a central area.
Historic Neighborhood
The Downtown district is an engaging mix of cultural sites, with attractions like St Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.
Local Bites to Try
Red Fish Blue Fish, Q at The Empress, and Bard & Banker serve seafood, fine dining, and pub fare.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants