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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5

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

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.
Deluxe Room One Queen Bed Harbour View
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Executive Suite Two Queen Beds City View
2 persons
54 m² 
2 Double beds
Coffee machine
Junior Suite City View 1 King
2 persons
38 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Executive Suite City View 1 King
2 persons
38 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
Victoria800 m
Airports
Victoria Inner Harbour (YWH)500 m
Victoria (YYJ) 26.4 km

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
Nearby
Museum
Royal BC Museum
370 m
Public Building
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
310 m
Victoria
Inner Harbour
150 m
Museum
Miniature World
300 m
Zoo
Victoria Bug Zoo
360 m
Victoria
Government Street
310 m
Square
Bastion Square
510 m
Shopping Area
The Bay Centre
520 m
St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
560 m
Gallery
Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
340 m
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
130 m
Victoria
Wharf Street
500 m
Restaurants
Q at The Empress
20 m
721 Government St The Fairmont Empress
The Tea Lobby
30 m
721 Government St
Milestones
170 m
812 Wharf St
The Old Spaghetti Factory
330 m
703 Douglas Street
Bartholomew's English-Style Pub
390 m
777 Douglas St Entrance on Humboldt Street
Steamship Grill & Bar
330 m
470 Belleville Street
Browns Socialhouse
360 m
809 Douglas St
Milano
220 m
817 Government St
The Courtney Room
310 m
619 Courtney Street
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