Fairmont Empress

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March 2026

April 2026

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Wonderful

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

$208 nightly

$241 total

Total with taxes and fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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721 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W5

Place, Royal BC Museum
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Victoria Harbour
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
‪6 min walk‬
Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Fairmont City View 2 Double

Excellent

City view
240 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Wonderful

City view
334 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fairmont Gold Harbour View 1 King

Exceptional

Harbor view
323 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Fairmont City View 1 Queen

Wonderful

City view
280 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe City View 1 King

Wonderful

City view
382 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold City View 1 King

Exceptional

City view
301 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite City View 1 King

Exceptional

City view
452 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Wonderful

City view
450 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Fairmont City View 1 King

Wonderful

City view
280 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe City View 1 Queen

Wonderful

City view
382 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite City View 1 King

Exceptional

City view
474 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

Exceptional

City view
377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Exceptional

City view
377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

Exceptional

522 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

Exceptional

Harbor view
323 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Fairmont Harbour View 1 Queen

Wonderful

Harbor view
280 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Harbour View 1 King

Exceptional

Harbor view
382 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen

Exceptional

City view
301 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Fairmont Gold Harbour View Executive Suite 1 King

Harbor view
420 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Harbour View 1 King

Exceptional

Harbor view
344 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour View 2 Queen

Very good

Harbor view
376 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Hot tub
Pet friendly
Kids pool

$151 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

About the neighborhood

Victoria

With a stay at Fairmont Empress, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia and within a 5-minute walk of British Columbia Parliament Building. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Victoria Bug Zoo and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Victoria Harbour.

What's nearby

Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Royal BC Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
British Columbia Parliament Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Victoria Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Tractor - ‬2 min walk
‪Q At The Empress - ‬1 min walk
‪Milestones - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress offers 431 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and 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.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 431 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 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.

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 hot 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 22600 square feet (2100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 14.95 per night)
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Self parking on site (CAD 39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (CAD 53 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 20 to 40 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Lobby Lounge
Q at the Empress
Q Bar

Things to do

Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Indoor pool (guest access)
Sauna
Shopping mall
Steam room

Family friendly

Children's pool
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
Conference center (22,600 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
On the waterfront
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

11 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hot/mineral springs
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages

Accessibility

No elevator

100% renewable energy
8 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1908
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Edwardian architecture
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar

Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Portable fan
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20 to 40 for adults, and CAD 10 to 20 for children
Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
Self parking fee: CAD 39.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: CAD 53.00 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Property is also known as

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

Fairmont Empress Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

RUOBING

Dec 8, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent experience with a Fairmont Club room - spotless, comfortable, extremely friendly and helpful staff, good food

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The food and beverage was above par. Very nicely done.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Be3ds and pillows are wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Dec 8, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I cannot rave our trip and the hotel enough: we were treated like royalty every second, I’ve never experienced service like this, and I travel often. Well, well worth the price. Special shout out to Andrew who was our server for our last supper. SO kind and funny, helped us piixk a perfect supper, so attentive. Unfortunately I didn’t get names for all the staff we interacted with, but seriously… amazing across the board

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Dec 8, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful historic hotel, great location and any of the staff I interacted with were attentive and friendly. I was, however, disappointed with my room, for the price of the hotel I would have liked something less closet like. It was small and dim and ordinary looking. The bed was very comfortable though.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Edmonton

Traveled with family

Dec 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Room was clean, service was excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Dec 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

RONALD

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Dec 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlene

Business traveler, Traveled with partner

Dec 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful establishment.. kind and amazing people

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Traveled with family

Dec 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Outstanding service rooms everything.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Dec 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room was fine. Had to ask them to make my bed and straighten my room before 11 am. One day was after 2pm and bed still not made. I had to ask twice. Impossible to eat healthy at either restaurant or bar

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Dec 4, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katryna

Dec 4, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uzoma

Traveled with partner

Dec 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Staff members were amazing

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Dec 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner

Dec 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Iconic property. Our room had a view of harbour and Parliament building

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler

Dec 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Staff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haely

Dec 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Dec 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Dec 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Layla

Dec 2, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Dec 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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About this property

Fairmont Empress

Awards and affiliations

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies