Fairmont Empress Hotel
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Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
46%
Family
26%
Group
8%
Solo
3%
What guests think
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At Fairmont Empress Hotel, travellers praise the historic charm, central harbourfront location, and consistently warm, professional service, while noting tradeoffs like small or dated bathrooms, occasional noise or underwhelming views, and peak times that slow check-in.
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Colin
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Carla
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
DEBBIE
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Carol
22 Apr 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Gregory C
19 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Location
With a stay at Fairmont Empress, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, steps from Maritime Museum of British Columbia and within a 5-minute walk of British Columbia Parliament Building. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Victoria Bug Zoo and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Victoria Harbour.
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Self-parking is available on-site for CAD 37.00 per day, with in/out privileges. Valet parking is also offered for CAD 51.00 per day. Reservations are not required for parking.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately CAD 20 to 40 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children.
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including the registration desk, public areas, and rooms. Additional accessibility features include elevators and accessible bathrooms.
The hotel is located in the heart of Victoria, within a 5-minute walk of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia and Victoria Bug Zoo. It is 0.2 miles from the British Columbia Parliament Building and 0.3 miles from Victoria Harbour.
Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool, which is accessible from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There is also an outdoor heated pool available.
Children 17 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, with a maximum of three children allowed.
The property does not provide specific information about extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for any requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.
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