Fairmont Empress

Overview

Managed (CV)

Property Location 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.

Rooms 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.

Amenities 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.

Dining 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.

Business, Other Amenities 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.

Airport:

YYJ – Victoria Airport
Managed (CV)
Fairmont Empress

PREFERRED

Dynamic (TBO)
4 / 5 Very Good

Amenities

Dynamic (TBO)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Health club
  • Garden
  • Conference space
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Hair salon
  • Fitness facilities
  • Indoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Spa services on site
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Swimming pool
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Free WiFi
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Express check-in
  • Wedding services
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Water dispenser
  • Electric car charging station
  • Vending machine
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vegetable garden
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Heated pool
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2100
  • Conference space size (feet) - 22604
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 22600
  • Room service
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Ironing service
  • Currency exchange
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Car hire
  • Cycling
  • Hot tub/jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Kid meals
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Trouser press
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Business centre
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Fitness centre
  • bicycle rental
  • Food and water bowls
  • sun loungers or beach chairs
  • fitness/spa locker rooms
  • hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • cashless payment available
  • use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • babysitting/child services
  • indoor pool (all year)
  • electric vehicle charging station
  • vending machine (drinks)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • all plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • first aid kit available
  • linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • contactless check-in/check-out
  • food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • physical distancing in dining areas
  • screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • internet services
  • meeting/banquet facilities
  • concierge service
  • wifi available in all areas
  • wifi
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Laundry
  • dry cleaning
  • Parking garage
  • Elevator
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • express check-in/check-out
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Accessible parking
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • parking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • face masks for guests available
  • Bicycle parking available
  • invoice provided
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • kids' pool
  • delivered food is securely covered
  • guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • thermometers for guests provided by property
  • breakfast takeaway containers
  • physical distancing rules followed
  • shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • process in place to check health of guests
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Recreation

Dynamic (TBO)
  • Maritime Museum of British Columbia
  • Bastion Square
  • Bay Centre
  • Beacon Hill Park
  • Miniature World
  • British Columbia Parliament Building
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
  • Royal BC Museum
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
  • Government Street
  • Greater Victoria Public Library
  • Greater Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau
  • Helmcken House
  • Thunderbird Park
  • Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum
  • Victoria Bug Zoo
  • Victoria Conference Centre
  • Victoria Harbour
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
  • Legislative Assembly of British Columbia