Distance from Hotel to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 66 miles (106 kms). Distance from Hotel to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 17 miles (27 kms). Distance from Hotel to Center of Town, located within.
!#!Rising regally along Victoria's spectacular inner harbor, the Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With her turn-of-the-century beauty, the Fairmont Empress captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, while her facilities and services meet the needs of today's traveler.
- Ballroom
- Banquet Rooms (5)
- Bar
- Beauty Salon
- Breakfast Room
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Conference Rooms (7)
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Center
- Floors (9)
- Gift Shops (6)
- Golf (nearby) ($)
- Ice Machines
- Internet Service ($)
- Laundry Service ($)
- Meeting Rooms (5)
- Multilingual Staff
- Physically Challenged Accommodations
- Physically Challenged Facilities
- Physician (on call) ($)
- Pool (children's)
- Pool (indoor)
- Restaurants (3)
- Rooms (477)
- Safe Deposit Box (front desk)
- Sauna
- Sundries Shop
- Tours & Excursions ($)
- Trail/Track (jogging)
- Valet Service ($)
- Wedding Coordinator
- Wedding Site
Parking Facility: ($) Babysitting Services: ($) Pets (allowed): ($) ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 4:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• Children's age break is 18 years old.
Maximum Occupancy:
• Fairmont - 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
• Deluxe - 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
• Harbourview Deluxe - 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
• Signature - 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
• Fairmont Gold City - 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
• Fairmont Gold Harbour - 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
Fairmont, The classic Fairmont Rooms are furnished in traditional elegant decor and can accommodate up to four people. Each room has a cozy sitting area with two armchairs, some with ample space to accommodate a crib or rollaway. Room size is from 250 to 300 square feet and limited city view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds or 2 twin beds.
Deluxe, The spacious Deluxe Rooms feature traditional elegant decor with large sitting areas. The sitting area is furnished with either a sofa, sofa bed or two armchairs. Rooms for the physically challenged are available in this guest room category. Room size is from 350 to 400 square feet and limited city view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds.
Deluxe Harbour View, Rooms are elegantly furnished and feature a spectacular view of Victoria's Inner Harbor. Each room is appointed with two armchairs. Room size is from 250 to 275 square feet and is Harbor view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 double beds.
Signature, rooms have been individually selected for inclusion in this premier guest room category on the basis of size, view and distinct characteristics. Capturing the essence of Victoria, each room offers a spectacular view of the Inner Harbor, spacious seating area and unique layout and design. Rooms are 475 square feet and are Harbor view. Bedding: 1 king bed.
Fairmont Gold City, guest rooms are located on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th floors. All Fairmont Gold Rooms are non- smoking and offer business amenities, private direct-dial telephone with complimentary business cards and personalized wake-up calls. Bed Type: one king (harbor view and courtyard views) or two doubles or queens (courtyard view only). Rooms are from 300 to 450 square feet.
Fairmont Gold Harbour, guest rooms are located on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th floors. All Fairmont Gold Rooms are non- smoking and offer business amenities, private direct-dial telephone with complimentary business cards and personalized wake-up calls. Bed Type: one king (harbor view and courtyard views) or two doubles or queens (courtyard view only).
Fairmont Gold Rooms The hotel calls Fairmont Gold rooms a "hotel within a hotel" - a separate part of the hotel (it has its own private floor(s). Some of the services offered are as follows:
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• Private check in-including all day concierge services
• Private lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast (with a few hot items)
• Hors d'oeuvres\wine in the lounge between 5:00pm-7:00pm
• High tea service (at some locations)
• Honor bar
• Light secretarial duties
• Complimentary executive meeting room
Rooms are from 300 to 450 square feet.
All accommodations include: sprinkler system, iron, mini-bar, crib (on request), shower, heating, ironing board, telephone, Jacuzzi (some accommodations), ceiling fan, radio, data ports, smoke detector, internet access, television, alarm clock, maid service, coffee/tea maker, rollaway bed (on request), hairdryer and bathtub.
Cd/dvd Player In the Fairmont Gold rooms only.
Microwave On request basis only.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
The Verandah, Primarily used for private functions, the Veranda is open daily during the summer from 11:30am-11:00pm for cocktails and a light menu. Smoking (cigarettes and cigars) is permitted on the Veranda after 9:00pm only. Room Service is available from 6:00am-1:00am.
The Bengal Lounge, Located on the upper lobby level overlooking The Empress's stately gardens, The Bengal Lounge is furnished in traditional Indian decor. The lounge features an a la carte menu as well as its famous Curry Buffet which has been a longstanding tradition in Victoria. In addition to the buffets, an a la carte menu is also available for lunch and dinner.
The Empress Dining Room, Located on the upper lobby level. The Empress Room offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests are invited to experience the elegance of a bygone era surrounded by lush tapestry walls and a uniquely carved ceiling. The distinguished Empress Dining Room boasts over 800 selections of Canadian and International wines, paired with exceptional cuisine.
• Daily newspaper
• Use of Fitness Center
• Towels
• Coffee/Tea (in room)
Children's Programs
• Complimentary meals and gratuities will be offered to children 5 years old and under.
Afternoon Tea Served in the Main Tea Lobby, The Fairmont Empress's famous afternoon tea is served table side, one course at a time and includes:
Empress blended tea, fresh seasonal fruit, a sandwich selection of traditional cucumber, carrot & ginger with cream cheese, curried mango chicken salad, smoked salmon & cream cheese, or pesto egg salad on foccacia crustini(new). Also included is a pastries selection consisting of: valrhona manjari chocolate truffles, fresh fruit tarts, miniature chocolate eclairs with milk chocolate mousse, traditional shortbread cookies, lemon curd tartlet with glazed berries, choux pastry filled with Green Tea White Chocolate Cream, classic raisin scones with Devon style clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Tourist Attractions Nearby:
• Miniature World: 2 minutes by Walk
• Victoria Bug Zoo: 3 minutes by Walk
• Butterfly Gardens: 30 minutes by Drive
• Goldstream Park: 10 miles(16 kms)
• Pacific Undersea Gardens: 2 minutes by Walk
• Galey Farm: 10 minutes by Drive
• Double-decker Bus Tours
• Mineral World: 30 minutes by walking distance
• Royal London Wax Museum: 2 minutes by walking
• Beacon Hill Petting Zoo: 5 minutes by walking
• All Fun Waterslide: 7 miles(11 kms)
