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The Fairmont Empress Hotel

721 Government Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 1W5 - Canada

Popular Amenities

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Historic landmark of Victoria
Located downtown overlooking the inner harbour
Award winning restaurants
Attached to Victoria Conference Center
Willowstream Spa located on property

Free shuttle service to and from the Great Canadian Casino. Fabulous location as Victoria's premier waterfront property.

Also available at the Fairmont Empress:
Pure Pampering Romance Package - Indulge with someone special
Willow Stream Spa Package - A getaway with Royal treatment
Afternoon Tea At The Fairmont Empress - Experience 300 Years of Tradition

Description

Overlooking Victoria’s spectacular Inner Harbour, this elegant ivy-covered hotel hosts two award winning restaurants, a signature lounge and the magnificent 8,000 square foot Willow Stream Spa. Experience a century of historic charm amidst a backdrop of classic elegance and lavish décor. Whale watching safaris, cultural exhibits, and wine tours are some of the near by activities you can enjoy.

Amenities

Activity Desk
ATM
Audio/Visual Equipment
Banquet Facilities
Bar/Lounge
Beauty/Barber Shop
Business Center
Business Services
Coffee in Lobby (5:30am to 7am)
Concierge Desk
Concierge Services
Conference Room
Currency Exchange
Doorperson
Dry Cleaning
Exhibit Area
Express Check-in/out
Elevator
Fireplace (Decor Only)
Fitness Room
Free Newspapers
24-hour front desk
Gift Shop
Health Club
Internet, High Speed
Meeting Rooms
MultiLingual Staff
Patio / Outdoor Area
Pets Allowed
Picnic area
Porter/bellhop
Restaurants(s) in Hotel
Room Service
Sauna
Steam Room
Security Guard
Shopping (other than gift shop)
Spa (treatment rooms)
Spa (hot tub/jacuzzi)
Safe Deposit Box
Tour desk/assistance
Indoor Pool
Wake Up Call

Amenity Notes

Pets Allowed: Small dogs only (25.00 CDN, daily, non-refundable pet deposit due upon checkout)
Restaurants(s) in Hotel: The Empress Room, Bengal Lounge, Afternoon Tea Lounge
Room Service: limited hours

Recreational Amenities

Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
Willow Stream Spa

Hotel Restaurants

The Empress Room
Experience the finest in personal service and outstanding cuisine in the award-winning Empress Room. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the relaxed elegance of The Empress Room has delighted guests including heads of state and Hollywood stars for 100 years.
Menu: The Empress Room showcases the finest ingredients that British Columbia and Vancouver Island have to offer - fresh seafood, artisan cheeses, farm fresh produce. Sumptuous desserts prepared by award winning Pastry Chef D'Oyen Christie complete your culinary experience.

Bengal Lounge
Drawing inspiration from Queen Victoria's role as the Empress of India, this celebrated lounge is known throughout Victoria for it's authentic curry cuisine. Overlooking our stately gardens, the richly appointed Bengal Lounge offers not only a delicious curry buffet, but also an impressive international a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Cocktail and martini aficionados will appreciate our vast selection of signature drinks. On Friday and Saturday nights we also offer our famous chocolate dessert buffet and live jazz.
Menu: Authentic curry buffet and international a la carte menu. Award winning selection of signature drinks and a chocolate dessert buffet on Friday and Saturday nights.

Afternoon Tea Lounge
Afternoon Tea is served in the opulent Tea Lobby, the stately Harbourside Room or under the hand painted ceiling of the Library Lounge. Guests are invited to sip tea surrounded by a century of history, art and character.
Menu: This truly memorable experience begins with a serving of fresh seasonal fruit. Then, as guests sip our signature Empress Blend tea, a Royal Doulton China serving tier is presented. The tier service begins with tea sandwiches, leading into fresh scones with strawberry preserves and Jersey cream. Atop the tray is a selection of light pastries to finish what many consider a meal.

Property Info

Floors: 9
Rooms: 477
Type: Resort
Market Tier: Luxury
Location: Downtown

Parking
Free Parking: no
(25.00 CDN, daily, guest parking due upon checkout) (25.00 CDN, daily, valet parking due upon checkout)

This hotel is available for reservation as part of a vacation package that includes transportation to or from your destination
Subject to Change without notice

Amenities For All Rooms

Access to rooms (Interior)
Bathrobes
Blackout Drapes
CD Player
Ceiling Fan
Clock Radio
Coffee / Tea Maker
Desk
Electronic Keys
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping (daily)
Hypo-Allergenic Bedding Available
Internet, High Speed
Internet Access Has Surcharge
Iron/Ironing Board
Make-Up Mirror
Newspapers Delivered to Room
Pay Movies On Demand
Pets Allowed
Premium Bedding
Rollaway Beds
Sewing Kit
Slippers
Shoe Shine Kit
Shower/Tub Combo
TV (Cable)
Toiletries
Umbrella(s)
Voicemail
Windows that Open

Fairmont

Room Size: 250-300 Square Feet

Bed(s): 1, king, Queen, Double/Double, Twin/Twin -- Max occupants: 4 Adults, 3 Children (4 total occupants)

Room Amenities:
Traditional elegant decor with a cozy sitting area with two armchairs

Balcony

Patio

Smoking

yes

Non-Smoking

yes

View: City or Inner Courtyard
Location in Hotel: Located on all floors of hotel facing Humbolt Street or inner court yard
Room Style: Traditional and elegant

Deluxe

Room Size: 350-400 Square Feet

Bed(s): 1 or 2, King or 2 Doubles -- Max occupants: 4 Adults, 3 Children (4 total occupants)

Room Amenities:
Sitting area is furnished with either a sofa, sofabed or 2 armchairs. Rooms for the physically challenged are available in this category

Balcony

Patio

Smoking

yes

Non-Smoking

yes

View: City or Inner Courtyard
Location in Hotel: All floors facing humbolt street of inner courtyard
Room Style: Spacious with traditional elegant decor.

Harbourview Deluxe Room

Fairmont Empress Deluxe Harbourview Suite

Room Size: 250-275 Square Feet

Bed(s): 1 or 2, King or Queen/Queen -- Max occupants: 2 Adults, 1 Children (2 total occupants)

Room Amenities:
Spectacular view of Victoria's Inner Harbour

Balcony

Patio

Smoking

Non-Smoking

yes

View: Harbourview
Location in Hotel: All floors facing harbour
Room Style: Traditional elegant decor

One Bedroom Suite

Room Size: 650-750 Square Feet

Bed(s): 1 , King -- Max occupants: 5 Adults, 4 Children (5 total occupants)

Room Amenities:
Each of our spacious One Bedroom Suites features two rooms - a bedroom and a parlor with dividing door. The parlor room is lavishly furnished with a sofabed, some with ample space to accommodate a rollaway bed. Most One Bedrooms Suites feature one bathroom, while few are equipped with an additional powder room.

Balcony

Patio

Smoking

Non-Smoking

yes

View: City or Harbourview
Location in Hotel: All floors facing city or harbour
Room Style: Lavish decor

Two Bedroom Suite

Room Size: 1100 Square Feet

Bed(s): 1 or 2 , King or Queen/Queen -- Max occupants: 8 Adults, 7 Children (8 total occupants)

Room Amenities:
Each of our Two Bedroom Suites features three rooms in total - two bedrooms and one parlor. The master bedroom is furnished with one king bed, the second bedroom with two queen beds and the parlor with a sofa bed and ample space for a rollaway. Each bedroom is equipped with a private bathroom and full amenities.

Balcony

Patio

Smoking

Non-Smoking

yes

View: Full or partial harbourview
Location in Hotel: 1-6 floors
Room Style: Lavish decor