721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
Centrally situated about 5 minutes' walk from Royal BC Museum, the 5-star Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria offers fitness classes, a health club, and a veranda. Opened in 1908, this eco-friendly hotel welcomes guests in the Downtown Victoria district of Victoria, boasting a picturesque position within walking distance of the 19th-century St Andrew's Cathedral, which is an earthly imitation of the divine glory.
The luxury accommodation is located in Victoria, close to a harbour and hills. Standing nearly a 5-minute walk from Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature, the boutique-style Fairmont Empress Victoria is about 5 minutes' walk from Inner Harbour. Visit Fountain Lake, approximately 1 km from this Victoria property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Canada. Fairmont Empress Hotel is situated within minutes of Craigdarroch Castle, while Government at Wharf bus station lies just a 5-minute walk away. For those travelling from afar, Victoria Inner Harbour airport is 5 minutes' drive away.
Some rooms provide a minibar fridge and a coffeemaker as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can also use a sauna and a hot tub, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and bath sheets. Aside from that, magnificent views of the harbour are featured.
Overlooking Inner Harbour, the Fairmont Empress Victoria offers a continental breakfast every day. This Victoria property has Q at The Empress restaurant with a spacious terrace, as well as American cuisine. After exploring sights of Victoria, residents can go back to the accommodation for a snack menu and canapes served in the onsite lobby bar.
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Jacques
2022-03-05
location: the hotel was not far from restaurants, the harbour front. it was also within walking distance of royal bc museum.
Joseph
2022-02-05
Stayed here before, appreciated staff and location. The rooms with a tub, arm chairs, for instance. The place was walking distance to The Old Spaghetti Factory, where you can have dinner...
David
2021-10-01
Staff was chearful, enviable location in a downstairs lounge area. The hotel was near the own beach. I went to an excellent restaurant and loved the Jamaican dishes. Hot drinks at swim-up bar, first-class service...
Frank
2021-09-16
Hotel was tidy and in an awesome location, staff was charming! Amazing service, unique room and luxurious bathroom. Location near the pebble beach. Perfect restaurant available in the property. Amazing facilities and the pool was amazing. Everything was terrific as always.
Gary
2021-08-13
Hotel is really modern, spectacular location, very amiable staff.
Tom
2021-05-30
The breakfast was vegan and had plenty of food. There were air conditioner, two TVs and mosquito nets in my fairmont queen room. The service was good and the staff were happy to help. Fab location to miniature world.
John
2020-11-18
it was worth its 5 stars. we think it's a fantastic base for staying in victoria. regards to your porter. comfy bed for sleeping. booked table at q at the empress, it's their onsite restaurant.
George
2020-10-16
Views were nice! What's more, internet costs CAD 15 per 24 hours.
Alex
2020-04-29
The hotel’s in front of victoria bug zoo, also we could easily access beacon hill park. 800 feet away there is dog gone it. It was definitely 4 stars for us: D
