The Fairmont Empress

Hotel Description:

The Conde Nast #1 ranked hotel on Vancouver Island- The Fairmont Empress raises regally over Victoria*s Inner Harbour. This luxury hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With her turn-of-the-century beauty- The Fairmont Empress resort 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 world-class golf in a pristine setting or a soothing aromatic massage with essential oils- the luxury chateau-style of The Fairmont Empress Resort Hotel in Victoria 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 The Fairmont Empress and Victoria have to offer!

Check In:  4:00 PM
Check Out:  11:00 AM

Native currency:  Canadian Dollars
Number of floors:  8
Number of rooms:  477
Time zone:  GMT

Restaurants:

The Empress Room: Located on the upper lobby level. The Empress Room offers breakfast and dinner. Guests are invited to experience the elegance of a bygone era surrounded by lush tapestry walls and a uniquely carved ceiling. The distinguished Empress Dining Room boasts o
Bengal Lounge: Located on the upper lobby level overlooking The Empress stately gardens - The Bengal Lounge is furnished in traditional Indian decor. The lounge features an a la carte menu as well as its famous Curry Buffet which has been a longstanding tradition in Vic
Veranda: The Veranda offers outstanding local and regional cuisine - highlighting the island and Pacific Northwest. The unique menu offers spectacular towers - great seafood - selections of cold meats - and vegetarian tiers to enjoy on ones own or to share with fr
Afternoon Tea: Served in the Main Tea Lobby. The Fairmont Empress*s famous Afternoon Tea is served table side - one course at a time and includes: - Empress Blended Tea - Fresh seasonal fruit - Sandwich selection - Pastries Price: $47-58 (depending on month) The '
Prince and Princess Tea: For children 0-11 years of age Includes: Seasonal Fruit in a mini glass cup Baked Raisin Scone, Strawberry Jam and Empress Cream Sweet Dough Teddy Bear Cookie Mini Chocolate Cup Cake topped with Vanilla Icing and Jelly Beans Cucumber Finger Sandwich on Fr
Empress Room Harbourside:

Room Info:

Standard: Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Standard: Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Standard: Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Suite: One Bedroom Harbour View Suite - consists of a bedroom- parlour and bathroom- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. They are equipped with HSIA-WiFi. The parlour room has a double Sofabed. Bathrobes for guest use during stay. Location: o
Suite: One Bedroom Suite - consists of a bedroom- parlour and bathroom- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. They are equipped with HSIA-WiFi. The parlour room has a double Sofabed. Bathrobes for guest use during stay. Location: all floors on
Suite: Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. It features a bedroom with 1 King bed that connects to a parlour with a beautiful decorative fireplace- full bathroom and Sofabed. This part of the 2-Bedroom Suite is open-concept- as there i
Deluxe: Deluxe Rooms - spacious rooms featuring elegant traditional decor with large sitting areas. An excellent choice for families or business travellers requiring extra space. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Rooms offer a sofa or two armchairs. Loc
Deluxe: Deluxe Rooms - spacious rooms featuring elegant traditional decor with large sitting areas. An excellent choice for families or business travellers requiring extra space. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Rooms offer a sofa or two armchairs. Loc
Concierge: Fairmont Gold City View Room - all equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious rooms are equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. They offer a working desk with computer hook-up- private direct-dial telephone to each g
Concierge: Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious suites consist of two rooms- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. The master bedroom has a King size bed and the parlour offers a Sofabed. All Fairmont Gold
Concierge: Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious suites consist of two rooms- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. The master bedroom has a Queen size bed and the parlour offers a Sofabed. All Fairmont Gold
Concierge: Fairmont Gold Harbour View Room - Fairmont Gold Harbour View rooms are all equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious rooms are equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. They offer a working desk with computer hook-up
Suite: Junior Suite - spacious open-concept rooms with a defined bed and sitting area all in one large luxurious room. Sometimes described as a *bed-sitting* room these rooms feature a Sofabed. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Location: floors 1 to 5
Superior: Signature Room - equipped with HSIA-WiFi. These are the best rooms at The Fairmont Empress and truly reflect the historic charm of the hotel. They offer the most breathtaking views of the inner-harbour- as well as a spacious seating area and a truly uniqu
Concierge: Fairmont Gold Junior Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious open-concept rooms have a defined sleeping and sitting area within one large room. They offer all the additional amenities of a Fairmont Gold stay- including private check-in on th
Economy: Moderate Room - small- non-view rooms suitable for fulfilling the basic requirements of the single traveller. These rooms feature a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Location: floors 1 to 6 on back and sides of hotel Beds: 1 Que
Economy: Moderate Sofabed - The spacious Moderate Sofabed Rooms are large harbour view rooms offering great value in a luxury resort. They feature elegant traditional decor- a full bathroom and a double Sofabed. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Location
Deluxe: Harbour View Deluxe Room - these rooms are the same size as Fairmont Rooms- but offer a magnificant view of Victoria*s Inner Harbour. The rooms ares finished in a luxurious traditional decor and have a cosy seating area. WiFi available at a charge in gue
Deluxe: Harbour View Deluxe Room - these rooms are the same size as Fairmont Rooms- but offer a magnificant view of Victoria*s Inner Harbour. The rooms ares finished in a luxurious traditional decor and have a cosy seating area. WiFi available at a charge in gues
Deluxe: Harbour View Deluxe Room - these rooms are the same size as Fairmont Rooms- but offer a magnificant view of Victoria*s Inner Harbour. The rooms ares finished in a luxurious traditional decor and have a cosy seating area. WiFi available at a charge in gues
Suite: Two Bedroom Suite - Must be Booked Directly at the Hotel Rates: $699.00 to $999.00 (based on double occ) 2 Bedroom Suites are equipped with HSIA-WiFi and consist of 2 bedrooms and 1 parlour. The master bedroom has 1 King bed with full bathroom and the
Suite: Vice Regal Suite - Rates: $899.00 - $1199.00 (based on double occ) Renovated in April 2001 and redecorated in 2005- the Vice Regal Suite is the largest and most luxurious suite in The Fairmont Empress. The suite is equipped with HSIA-WiFi. It features one
Standard: Fairmont Rooms - available in non-smoking and 4 in smoking. Bed type available twin- double- queen and king
Deluxe: Deluxe Room - category above Fairmont Room. non-smoking or 1 in smoking available in double- queen or king or 2 queens bed type.

Meeting Facilities:

Balmoral Room:
Blanshard Suite:
Buckingham Room:
Carson Hall:
Colwood Room:
Colwood Room 1:
Colwood Room 2:
Courtyard (Outside):
Craigdarroch:
Crystal Ballroom:
Douglas Suite:
Dover:
Esquimalt Room:
Hatley:
Helmcken Suite:
Kensington Room:
Kiplings:
Langford Room:
Lecture Theatre:
Meeting Planners Office:
Metchosin Room:
Oak Bay Room:
Oak Bay Room 1:
Oak Bay Room 2:
Palm Court:
Pre-Function Room 1:
Pre-Function Room 2:
Saanich Room:
Saanich Room 1:
Saanich Room 2:
Salon A:
Salon A B:
Salon B:
Salon B C:
Salon C:
Sidney Room:
Sooke Room:
St. James:
Totem Pre-Function Room:
Victoria Room:
Video Conference Suite:
View Royal Room:
Windsor Room:

Hotel Amenities:

(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)

• Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
• ATM/Cash Machine
• Bath Tub
• Breakfast Buffet
• CD Player
• Coffee Shop
• Cordless Phone
• Data port Available
• Double Bed
• Electronic Door Locks
• Executive Level
• Golf
• Heated Guest Rooms
• Iron
• Childrens Activities
• Modem in Room
• Multi-line Phone
• News Stand
• Phone with speaker
• Projector
• Private Bathroom
• Bathrobes
• Sauna
• Single Bed
• Fitness Center or Spa
• Temperature Control
• Television with Cable
• Video Checkout
• White Board

• Outlet Adapters
• Audio Visual Equipment
• Barber/Beauty Shop
• Bathroom Telephone
• Ceiling Fan
• Coffee Maker in Room
• Cribs Available
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Desk with lamp
• Elevators
• Family Plan
• Exercise Gym
• International Direct Dial
• Ironing Board
• Lounge
• Mini Bar
• Nursery for Children
• Overhead Projector
• Play Ground
• Indoor Parking
• Racquetball Courts
• Room Service
• Scuba Diving
• Smoke Detectors
• Sprinklers In Rooms
• Tour Desk
• TV Remote Control
• Video Tapes

• Airline Desk
• Babysitting/Child Services
• Porters
• Business Center
• Computer Rental
• Concierge Desk
• City Center
• Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
• DVD Player
• Express Check In
• Fishing
• Hairdryers Available
• High speed internet access
• Jacuzzi
• Maid Service
• In Room Movies
• No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
• Public Address System
• Pool
• Parking
• Radio
• Safe Deposit Box
• Secretarial Service
• Sofa Bed
• Telephone
• Turndown Service
• U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
• Voicemail

• AM/FM Alarm Clock
• Barber Shop
• Boating
• Car Rental Desk
• Conference Suite
• Copy Service
• Currency Exchange
• Doctor on Call
• Easel
• Express Checkout
• Game Room
• Health Club
• Wireless Internet Access
• Jogging Track
• Massage
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Free Newspaper
• Pets Allowed
• Indoor Pool
• Valet Parking
• Restaurant
• Safe
• 24 Hour Security
• Solarium
• Tennis
• TV
• Laundry/Valet Services
• Wake-up Service

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Sorry there are no virtual tours available for this hotel at this time.

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Location Description:
Located in the heart of downtown Victoria- over looking the inner harbour- The Fairmont Empress is just steps away from shopping and attractions.

ART GALLERY OF VICTORIA

BC LEGISLATURE BUILDINGSFree tours are offered during the week. Visitors will be walked through the legislature buildings and are given history and details to Canada*s legislature. Call for tour times.

BUTCHART GARDENSButchart (*Boo-Chart*) Gardens is 130 acres of horticulture beauty. The gardens provide entertainment- night illuminations- fireworks (Saturday nights June 30th - September 1st)- gift store- visitor services- and 2 restaurants on site.

Butchart Gardens FireworksWeekend nights in July and August

Christmas at The CastleThe Fairmont Empress is a dazzling display of Holiday lights, Christmas sounds, and joyful experiences.

EMILY CARR HOUSECome visit the home of the famous Canadian artist and author- Emily Carr. This attraction is wheelchair accessible- but please note there are no wheelchair accessible washrooms.

MINIATURE WORLDStep into the future as you float through the solar system on your way to the historic battles of yesteryear- across Canadian landscape- through the Big Top and fairgrounds- to downtown and the beautifully decorated doll houses of an era gone by.

ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUMRated one of the best in North America- this facility offers an incredible learning experience of the natural history of B.C.

ROYAL LONDON WAX MUSEUMHome to many of the world*s most famous faces -- Fairy tale characters- British royalty- politicians- and celebrities and the *House of Horrors* come to life in this attraction. This attraction is wheelchair accessible

ROYAL THEATRE

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