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Fairmont Empress Hotel
Victoria, Victoria (BC), Canada
About Fairmont Empress Hotel
Fairmont Empress Hotel is a hotel in Victoria, Victoria (BC), Canada. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 153 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, 24-hour room service. It is 360 m from the centre of Victoria (BC). The nearest airport, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), is 25 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★½
- Check-in from
- 16:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 431
- Floors
- 8
- Opened
- 1908
- Chain
- Accor Hotels
- Other stays within 500 m
- 18
Hotel prices in Victoria (BC) by month
721 Government Street fairmont.com
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How Fairmont Empress Hotel scores
Better rated than 61% of hotels in Victoria (BC)
- Guest rating 8.8
- Location 9.6
- Facilities 6.7
- Spa & wellness 10.0
- Public transport 9.9
Victoria (BC) average
Amenities
Swimming poolSpaBarGym24-hour room service
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
- 24-hour room service
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.6/10
- Walk grade
- 97/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 4
- Sights within 1 km
- 27
| Nearest beachGonzales Beach | 3.0 km7 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationCapital City Station | 160 m3 min walk |
| Nearest airportVictoria International Airport (YYJ) | 25 km57 min drive |
| Distance to the centreVictoria (BC) | 360 m6 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shop | 400 m7 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyRexall | 260 m4 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Miniature World120 m
- Netherlands Centennial Carillon140 m
- The Maritime Museum of British Columbia140 m
- Royal BC Museum190 m
- BC Museums Association210 m
- Victoria Bug Zoo210 m
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Compare Fairmont Empress Hotel with nearby hotels
Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.
- The Magnolia Hotel & Spa Hotel ★★★★½ 200 m away9.4
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria Hotel ★★★★ 210 m away8.7
- Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel ★★★★ 220 m away8.4
- Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites Hotel ★★★½ 280 m away9.0
- Hotel Grand Pacific Hotel ★★★★ 340 m away9.1
- Parkside Hotel & Spa Resort ★★★½ 410 m away8.9
Questions about Fairmont Empress Hotel
How do guests rate Fairmont Empress Hotel?
Fairmont Empress Hotel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 153 reviews, which is better than 61% of rated hotels in Victoria (BC).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fairmont Empress Hotel?
Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does Fairmont Empress Hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Fairmont Empress Hotel have a pool?
Yes, Fairmont Empress Hotel has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Fairmont Empress Hotel?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Fairmont Empress Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), is 25 km away in a straight line.
When did Fairmont Empress Hotel open?
Fairmont Empress Hotel opened in 1908.
How many rooms does Fairmont Empress Hotel have?
Fairmont Empress Hotel has 431 rooms on 8 floors.
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Fairmont Empress Hotel?
Rexall is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 260 m away (4 min walk).
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