Fairmont Empress
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About this property
Fairmont Empress is a 4.5-star Accor property located in Victoria, BC, steps from the Maritime Museum of British Columbia and within a 5-minute walk of the British Columbia Parliament Building. The hotel comprises 437 rooms, including 53 suites, positioned as a central base for exploring the city's cultural and historic attractions.
Guest rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen televisions. Each room includes a pillowtop bed dressed with down comforters and premium linens. Wireless internet access (available for a fee) and cable programming provide connectivity and entertainment options. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. The property earned a guest comfort rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Dining is available at Q at the Empress, one of two on-site restaurants serving American cuisine. A bar and lounge rounds out the dining venues. Full breakfasts are offered daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.
Recreational and wellness facilities include a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials. The property houses a health club, indoor pool, and hot tub. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet access in common areas, concierge services, gift shops, a hair salon, and a business center. This Edwardian-era hotel maintains a garden and terrace, with bicycle rentals available on site.
Victoria Harbour lies 0.2 miles away, while the Victoria Bug Zoo is just 0.2 miles distant. Victoria International Airport is approximately 25 minutes from the hotel; Airporter Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes at CAD$13 each way, with taxi service available at approximately CAD$35 one way. The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2,012 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome throughout the property except on the hypo-allergenic floor, with no pet fees charged.
Location & nearby attractions
Government Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Greater Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Victoria Conference Centre - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Royal BC Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Miniature World - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Maritime Museum of British Columbia - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
British Columbia Parliament Building - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Victoria Bug Zoo - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Thunderbird Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Steamship Terminal - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bay Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Helmcken House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Victoria Harbour - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Beacon Hill Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 26.5 km / 16.5 mi
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 272.1 km / 169.1 mi
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 258.8 km / 160.8 mi
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 256.6 km / 159.5 mi
The preferred airport for Fairmont Empress is Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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.
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed (no fees)
- Pets welcome except on hypo-allergenic floor. No pet fees.
Fees & policies
- 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 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: CAD 49.00 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)
Know before you go
- 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).