The Fairmont Empress

The Fairmont Empress

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4 Star
721 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W5
The Fairmont Empress Amenities
  • ADA-approved rooms available
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Bathrobes all rooms
  • Bengal Lounge
  • Business center/services
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Ceiling fan
  • Child care services
  • Coffee maker
  • Concierge services
  • Cribs available
  • Dataports on phones
  • Elevators
  • Fitness facility
  • Gift shop/News stand
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room pay movies
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Kipling's
  • Laundry/Valet services (fee)
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking - fee
  • Pet policy: Pets Allowed (fee)
  • Pool - indoor
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Room service - limited hours
  • Safe deposit boxes
  • Sony PlayStation
  • Spa Facility/Services: Willow Stream
  • The Empress Room
  • Valet parking (fee)
  • Voice mail
  • Whirlpool/Hot tub
  • Work desk with lamp
The Bengal Lounge Exterior Evening Suite Ballroom Willow Stream Spa Afternoon Tea Exterior View Fairmont Gold Guest Room The Empress Room Willow Stream Spa Chocolate
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Guest Rating:
user rating 9.0
9.1
Description of The Fairmont Empress
""Rising regally on the banks of Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, The Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. Lovingly restored to 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.

Whether it's 18-holes of golf in a pristine setting or a soothing aromatic massage with essential oils, this luxury chateau-style Island resort offers the perfect escape from the stresses of modern life. From exhilarating ocean-bound whale watching safaris, world-class cultural exhibits and mouth-watering local cuisine to scenic garden and winery tours, you will be awestruck by the countless experiences Victoria and The Fairmont Empress have to offer!
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Zagat ratings and reviews
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You'll "step back in time" as you enter this "incredibly beautiful" British "landmark" with "gorgeous" Inner Harbour views, a "postcard-perfect" setting and a "can-do" staff"; it takes "plenty of walking" to "get anywhere" inside this "rambling" hotel, but find your way to the "best high tea" ("you must try it before you're dead") and the "lovely blue tile pool"; even if some complain this "grand lady" is "stuffy", she's still the "queen of hotels in BC" and "not just a tourist destination."
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Priceline Guest Score Card
Based on 13 reviews from guests who stayed at the The Fairmont Empress
Overall Quality Score
user rating 9.1.0
9.1
Hotel Cleanliness
user rating 9.4.0
9.4
Hotel Staff
user rating 8.8.0
8.8
Location of Hotel
user rating 9.7.0
9.7
Hotel Dining
user rating 8.9.0
8.9
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Hotel Guest Reviews of the The Fairmont Empress

Senior Travelers
Larry from Orlando,FL
August 20, 2009
Senior Travelers
10.0
Old world beautiful.

Service people were great.

Solo Traveler
Henry from Fairfield,CA
July 31, 2009
Solo Traveler
10.0
The staff was courteous and helpful.
Couple
Peter from Chantilly,VA
July 23, 2009
Couple
6.0
Historic and beautiful public spaces
We had to fight for toilet paper, bottled water and nothing in the mini-bar.

Beautiful historic hotel, nice staff, good restaurants but there was nothing in the mini-bar, the tv was 13" and had 12 channels. And we had to be constantly asking for more towels, toilet paper, etc. like we were on a ration.

Couple
Julia from Santa Clara,CA
June 18, 2009
Couple
10.0
Location.
Family Traveling with Teens
Kate from Seattle,WA
February 23, 2009
Family Traveling with Teens
10.0
There were special touches, putting water and ice in the room.
There was nothing I didn't like.

Staying at The Empress was much better than I expected it to be and far,
atmosphere, and location. The setting is so distinctive that it makes you feel you have really traveled, the location couldn't be better, and the feeling of being spoiled and treated luxuriously was really wonderful.Service details included calling me by name, having wonderful appetizers available in the evening and a delicious full breakfast in the am, providing water and ice at bedtime, having a beautiful chocolate teacup and spoon waiting on the table, a poem wrapped in a ribbon after turning down the beds for the evening, and all the concierge services one could want.The beds were super comfortable, the place was very quiet, the bathroom all upgraded and modern, and again, the sense of history and elegance not to be beat. read more

Couple
Jessica from Corona,CA
January 4, 2009
Couple
10.0
Friendly staff. Great decor.
It was perfect.

This hotel was beautiful! An authentic victorian gem. Great staff, great location, within walking distance to food, shopping and fun.

Solo Traveler
Imade
October 28, 2008
Solo Traveler
5.0
Location.
Services.

Staff is not friendly, bad shower curtain and old towels and bath robe.

Couple
Jose
October 14, 2008
Couple
10.0
Very accommodating; fantastic all around.
Nothing.

Arrived and checked in without any problems; room was perfect; bed was very comfortable and quiet. We were able to park the car and never use it since everything is within walking distance. Food at the hotel is fantastic had breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. Afternoon tea is a great experience worth every penny. Our dinner was in their lounge with live Jazz in the background, we opted for the curry buffet which was the best curry I have ever had. Since the hotel is in the center of the inner harbor we also enjoyed lunch and 1 dinner near. The hotel location is perfect near everything. We are planning to return again and often. read more

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