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Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

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Victoria
May 10, 2024 - May 11, 2024
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Reservation: 📞 +1-888-608-1078

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Address

721 Government Street

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Impressions

Facilities

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Rooms

Location

Fairmont Empress Hotel Review

Offering heated swimming pool and an a la carte restaurant, Fairmont Empress Hotel is located in Downtown Victoria district. The venue is situated 1 km from Victoria city centre and 0.5 km from Victoria Inner Harbour airport.

Residents can have breakfast in the in the restaurant. At Q at The Empress restaurant you can enjoy delicacies of American cuisine.

The accommodation is set at a 2.1 km distance from the fortified Craigdarroch Castle. Inner Harbour is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Royal BC Museum is also located near the property. It is next to the mini Victoria Bug Zoo.

Belleville at Douglas bus station is set 150 metres away.

The spa facilities include a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Key Features

  • 1 swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Impressions

Pros

  • Brilliant shopping hotel in a Colonial style building.
  • Located directly in the Downtown Victoria district and walking distance from Government Street.
  • Within 10 minutes' walk to the town centre.
  • Range of ideal rooms, some with ocean views.
  • Most common bathrooms come with toiletries and a tub.
  • Not expensive continental breakfasts.
  • A modern rooftop restaurant serving authentic cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Refreshing beverages are included in some rates.
  • Excellent service and an easy check-in.
  • Magazines in the lobby.
  • Excellent internet.
  • Rates are amazing.

Cons

  • Occasional complaints about small beds.
  • A few staff members seemed not so good to some vacationers.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Services

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

Relax

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

Kid-Friendly activities

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

Reviews

4.2 based on recent ratings

  • 4.5

    Cleanliness

  • 4.4

    Comfort

  • 4.3

    Facilities

  • 4.8

    Location

  • 3.7

    Value for money

Super breakfast, spacious bed, exceptional view of the ocean. It is equipped with bidet, which is a bonus.

I would recomand it for those visiting Victoria, a such wonderful stay. Perfect breakfast, impeccable service. Just a walk down to the perfect beach.

Special and overall clean hotel, enjoyed it.

Rooms

Fairmont Gold Harbor View King

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Size: 30 m2
Double

Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds

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Size: 26 m2
Double

Deluxe Two Queen room with Two Queen Beds

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Size: 28 m2
Double

Junior Suite with 1 King Bed

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Size: 37 m2
Suite

Fairmont Queen Room

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Size: 23 m2
Double

Deluxe King Room

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Size: 28 m2
Double

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Royal BC Museum 240 m (787 ft)
  • Inner Harbour 240 m (787 ft)
  • British Columbia Parliament Buildings 240 m (787 ft)
  • Chinatown 940 m (3084 ft)
  • Government Street 240 m (787 ft)
  • Miniature World 240 m (787 ft)
  • Craigdarroch Castle 2.07 km (1.29 mi.)
  • The Maritime Museum of British Columbia 940 m (3084 ft)

Restaurants nearby

  • Q at The Empress 20 m (66 ft)
  • 10 Acres Bistro Bar 300 m (984 ft)
  • The Tea Lobby 30 m (98 ft)
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory 330 m (1083 ft)
  • Red Fish Blue Fish 480 m (1575 ft)
  • Cora 420 m (1378 ft)
  • Browns Socialhouse 360 m (1181 ft)
  • Milano 220 m (722 ft)

Transportation

  • Victoria Inner Harbour 450 m (1476 ft)
  • Belleville at Douglas 230 m (755 ft)
  • Government at Belleville 260 m (853 ft)
  • Wharf at Broughton 280 m (919 ft)
  • Government at Broughton 300 m (984 ft)
  • Government at Wharf 120 m (394 ft)
  • Capital City 260 m (853 ft)