Fairmont Empress Hotel

721 Government Street, Downtown Victoria, Victoria, Canada - Show on map
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The 5-star Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria, situated around 25 minutes' stroll from Crystal Pool Recreation Center, offers a heated pool as well as a fitness club. Located a short way from Royal BC Museum, this Victoria hotel offers a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like Christ Church Cathedral, just 0.6 miles away.

Location

The hotel has a waterfront location 18 minutes by foot from Johnson Street Bridge, while shopping venues like Moss Street Market are approximately a 30-minute walk away. The luxury Fairmont Empress is within 700 feet of Belleville at Douglas bus stop and right near Thunderbird Park. The accommodation is located in the shopping area, blocks from hills and a harbor. A family vacation to Victoria will become more exciting if you visit Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Victoria lying about 35 minutes' walk from Fairmont Empress Hotel. For those traveling from afar, Victoria Inner Harbour airport is 5 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Some of the 399 smoke-free rooms at the non-smoking hotel are furnished with a writing table, and appointed with a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can use a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the harbor from the rooms.

Food & Drinks

Overlooking Inner Harbor, the boutique-style Fairmont Empress Victoria offers an executive breakfast every day. Guests can enjoy time in the lobby bar. Guests can enjoy stunning views from this bar. While staying at the property, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Q at The Empress, located merely 100 feet away, or Red Fish Blue Fish at a 6-minute walking distance.

Leisure & Activities

The Victoria hotel offers a health club and spa therapy for an additional fee so you could have extra comfort during your stay. Guests can also benefit from a golf club, along with a full spa and a spa salon provided at the Fairmont Empress Victoria. Sports lovers can participate in bicycle usage arranged by this Victoria hotel. Other facilities include a computer and a photocopy machine offered at a 24-hour business center on site.

Why choose Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

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Main amenities

  • Internet

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Activities

  • Fitness center
  • Cycling

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Barber shop
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

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

For kids

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

Recreation

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

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

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

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00

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From USD 139 per night
Check-in 28 Oct 2025
Check-out 29 Oct 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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721 Government Street, Downtown Victoria, Victoria, Canada

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    721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada

    Important information
    Fairmont Empress Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 16:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00