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8.9 / 10 Guest Rating

Fairmont Empress Hotel

721 Government Street, Victoria, ca

Fairmont Empress Hotel - main view

About the Property

Luxury Overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour

Historic Elegance: The Fairmont Empress Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms with plush seating areas and picturesque windows.

Relaxation and Dining: Enjoy extensive spa treatments at Willow Stream Spa and indulge in traditional afternoon tea with a view of the harbour.

Convenient Amenities: Swim in the indoor pool, admire the Victorian architecture, and explore nearby attractions like the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Maritime Museum of BC.

Book now to experience the charm and luxury of The Fairmont Empress Hotel!

Facilities & Amenities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Deluxe City View 2 Queen - Photo 1
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1/5

Deluxe City View 2 Queen

A flat-screen cable TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in this room. A spacious seating area offers either: sofa, sofa bed or 2 armchairs. Views of the city or the inner courtyard are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown

31 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Deluxe City View 2 Queen, 334sf, 31sm Unfenced Promo - 15% Flex

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$884.59

$707.67

Includes taxes & fees
Junior Suite City View 1 King - Photo 1
Junior Suite City View 1 King - Photo 2
Junior Suite City View 1 King - Photo 3
Junior Suite City View 1 King - Photo 4
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Junior Suite City View 1 King

This spacious suite features an open concept living area. A flat-screen TV and a a sofa bed are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown

38 sqm
Sleeps 3
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Junior Suite 1 King, 414sf, 38sm Unfenced Promo - 15% Flex

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$918

$734.4

Includes taxes & fees
Fairmont City View 1 Queen - Photo 1
Fairmont City View 1 Queen - Photo 2
Fairmont City View 1 Queen - Photo 3
Fairmont City View 1 Queen - Photo 4
Fairmont City View 1 Queen - Photo 5
1/5

Fairmont City View 1 Queen

A flat-screen cable TV and a desk are featured in this room. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included. Views of the city or the inner courtyard are included. Please note, the photo above is representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown

22 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Fairmont City View 1 Queen, 239sf, 22sm Non Refundable

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,014.19

$811.35

Includes taxes & fees
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Fairmont City View 1 King - Photo 2
Fairmont City View 1 King - Photo 3
Fairmont City View 1 King - Photo 4
Fairmont City View 1 King - Photo 5
1/5

Fairmont City View 1 King

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

22 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Fairmont Room with 1 King Bed and City View - 239 sqft, 22 sqm

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$863.04

$690.43

Includes taxes & fees
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King - Photo 1
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King - Photo 3
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King - Photo 4
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King - Photo 5
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King - Photo 7
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

31 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 1 King, 330sf 30sm Unfenced Promo - 15% Flex

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$984.83

$787.86

Includes taxes & fees
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen - Photo 1
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen - Photo 3
Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen - Photo 4
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Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

35 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Fairmont Gold Deluxe City View 2 Queen, 330 Sqft 30 Sqm Exclusive Lounge

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,121.31

$897.05

Includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe City View 1 Queen  - Photo 2
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Deluxe City View 1 Queen

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

31 sqm
Sleeps 3
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Deluxe Room with 1 Queen Bed, City View, 334 sqft(31 sqm)

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$880.85

$704.68

Includes taxes & fees
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Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen - Photo 2
Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen - Photo 3
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Fairmont Gold City View 1 Queen

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

24 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Fairmont Gold Room with 1 Queen Bed and City View (239 sqft/22 sqm)

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$987.72

$790.18

Includes taxes & fees
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King - Photo 1
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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King - Photo 4
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King - Photo 5
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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite City View 1 King

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, executive lounge access, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

39 sqm
Sleeps 3
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

FAIRMONT GOLD 1 BEDROOM SUITE CITY VIEW 1 KING

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,208.3

$966.64

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.9
Excellent2045 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.1
Service9.6
Location9.6
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage9.1
Overall Experience9.1

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NATASHAgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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NickgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2026

"Amazing location, hotel fine."

8.0

Location great.

Room (even the ‘cheap’ one I booked) didn’t appear to resemble the one advertised on booking.com

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Neil-in-AlfordALFORD, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND
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Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 24, 2026

"Over-Rated For The Price. Trading on Yesteryear’s Grandeur."

4.0

Beautiful hotel, fabulous location but the service and staff attitude really needs to improve. Don’t expect to be able to rely on their WiFi. (Free) Premium WiFi was not available and staff just smiled and shrugged. Cheapo free WiFi dropped in and out of service all the time. Completely unreliable and unacceptable for trying to carry on business activities during our stay. There was an error in the way my bill was presented and various staff each tried to tell me that their error was in some way my fault! Eventually got resolved. There are bog standard Hilton and Marriott hotels within a few metres, which is where I’ll be staying for future visits to this beautiful town.

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TheresausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 24, 2026

"Excellent staff, clean facility, comfortable, and location is amazing!"

10.0

Location

Phone and lamp weren’t working in the room.

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GiangusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

I was impressed by the hotel staff—their hospitality was exceptional, and they demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout my stay.

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4
4nonni
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 22, 2026

"Historic hotel"

10.0

We recently stayed at The Empress on the Gold floor. Easy checkin. The lounge is stunning. The complimentary breakfast, snacks & desserts are diverse and well done. The beautiful outdoor space alone would make it worth staying. Our room was average size for older hotels. My one complaint is the only mirror in the space was over the sink in the tiny bathroom. None in the bedroom area at all. Very difficult getting ready without a full length mirror. All the staff in hotel were friendly and helpful.

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MINAKOjpJP
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 22, 2026

"Victoriaなら是非一度は宿泊を!"

10.0

言わずと知れた格式あるホテルで、スタッフの丁寧で笑顔あふれる対応も心地よかったです。場所はとても便利で目の前からの景色も美しく、お部屋もとても清潔で快適でした! ラウンジのランチのバーガーが肉肉しくて美味しかったです!

特にありません。

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StephaniecaCA
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 21, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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KaliusUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 21, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Spa experience was amazing. Great massage and waiting room and amenities.

No view out of our room. Frosted glass.

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DovecaCA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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