Overview
Rising regally over Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, Fairmont Empress luxury chateau-style hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style and offers the perfect escape from the stresses of modern life. Guests can enjoy activities such as whale watching safaris, world-class cultural exhibits, playing golf, tasting mouth-watering local cuisine, or going on scenic garden and winery tours. No stay at The Empress would be complete without a visit to one of the magnificent Victoria restaurants in this historic hotel. Guests may try the coveted English ritual of Afternoon Tea, savor the famous curry buffet in The Bengal Lounge or sample award-winning food and wine in The Empress Room. The impressive surroundings and exceptional cuisine guarantee a truly memorable Victoria dining experience.
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
477
Inclusions
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- Ceiling fan
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- 24 hour room service
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request)
- TV
- Complimentary toiletries
- 2 queen beds
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 2 queen beds
- Maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Smoke-free
- 24 hour room service
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request)
- TV
- Complimentary toiletries
Amenities
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fitness centre
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby bar
Meeting room
Pool
Q Bar
Spa
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
The Historic Empress is a Wonderful Experience!
TravelinThompsons (Portland, Oregon) on May 10, 2025
The Empress is a massive hotel with an impressive staff. We found the staff to be attentive and enjoyed some of the more unique perks in our room such as a valet stand for an outfit. Our stay included breakfast which we enjoyed delivered to our room daily. We self-parked at the hotel and found that to be preferable to the valet just for the frequency with which we went to the car. The grounds, of course, were gorgeous (so many beautiful flowers) and the location is superb for enjoying all that Victoria has to offer. We also enjoyed going across the street to Milestones for dinner. It was truly a very luxurious experience and we'll plan to return!
Wonderful stay
cathya634 (Alabama Mountain Lakes, Alabama) on May 06, 2025
The Empress is THE place to stay in Victoria. Wonderfully located and such a wonderful experience. Except for a minor inconvenience at check-in the four night stay was the best hotel experience I’ve had in years. Housekeeping and the restaurants are superior. Kris in the Empress restaurant always met us with a smile each morning. The exterior of the hotel with all the tulips was a site to behold. The hop on hop bus is outside and so is the shuttle to Butchart Gardens. This hotel is luxury at its finest. I hope to return next year.
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