FAIRMONT EMPRESS HOTEL, Victoria – Your ideal downtown stay

Fairmont Empress Hotel - Luxury historic hotel with award-winning spa near Victoria Inner Harbour

Located in downtown Victoria overlooking the Inner Harbour, this historic hotel has operated since 1908. The property features an award-winning Willow Stream Spa with locally-inspired treatments, an indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. Dining options include Q at the Empress restaurant serving Pacific Northwest cuisine, Afternoon Tea service with 21 varieties of loose leaf tea, and The Veranda patio with harbour views. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, concierge service, meeting facilities, and pet-friendly accommodations. Afternoon Tea has been served for over 100 years using china gifted by King George VI in 1939.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary guest BMW bicycles available

Electric car charging station and valet parking

Pet-friendly with custom pet beds and bowls provided

Helijet terminal located 1 mile from property

Winston, the hotel's canine ambassador available for walks

Rooftop bee hives producing honey for hotel use

Heritage building with Crystal Ballroom event space

Multilingual international staff including Clef d'Or concierge

Accommodation Options

The hotel offers 431 guest rooms and suites with views of the Inner Harbour, city, or courtyard. Rooms feature modern marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, Fairmont Gold rooms include access to a private lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening canapés. The Fairmont Gold Suite accommodates up to 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and a living room with sofa bed. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers.

Other conveniences

Windows on two sides in some suites framing harbour views

Sofa beds available in certain room categories

Connecting rooms available for families

Ironing facilities and trouser presses in rooms

Bathrobes and slippers provided

Executive lounge access in Fairmont Gold rooms

Complimentary high-speed internet access

24-hour room service available