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721 Goverment Street Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1W5
The original property opened in 1908. A member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2018.
Awards & Accolades
The Fairmont Empress is one of the oldest hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, and is an iconic symbol of the city. Opened in 1908, this gorgeous hotel was designed by Francis Rattenbury and overlooks Victoria’s Inner Harbour. It is now designated as a National Historic Site of Canada, and recognized as one of the Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler Magazine, honored by Travel + Leisure as a Top Canadian Hotel, and is a Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice and Gold List Hotel. Fairmont Empress has played host to several big names over the years, in politics, entertainment, and royalty. Prince Edward of Wales, his brother and sister-in-law King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have all stayed at this luxury hotel. As part of the heart of Victoria’s city center, Fairmont Empress is in the perfect location for guests to experience all the grandeur of the historic locale. The hotel sits just steps away from whale watching tour providers, float plane services, the Royal British Columbia Museum, and shops on historic Government Street. It is just a 30-minute drive from the famous Butchart Gardens.
Fairmont Empress has been named to these Historic Hotels Worldwide Top 25 Lists
The 2024 Historic Hotels Worldwide Top 25 Afternoon Teas
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Ceilings and Domes
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Gardens
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Ceilings and Domes
The 2023 Historic Hotels Worldwide Top 25 Afternoon Teas
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Romantic Hotels
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Gardens
Experience Victoria in Style with Fairmont Empress
Taste the best of the Pacific Northwest cuisine in Q at The Empress, take in unrivaled views of the sunset over the Inner Harbor, enjoy total relaxation in the full-service spa and take advantage of everything this romantic and celebrated hotel has to offer.
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Location Map
Tour the Royal BC Museum, The Maritime Museum of British Columbia, and the Old Victoria Customs House.
Discover
Discover the beautiful Palm Court at the Fairmont Empress.
Explore
Explore Craigdarroch Castle nearby.
Experience
Experience the Royal British Columbia Museum.
