The Fairmont Empress Hotel 
Address: 721 Government Street V8W 1W5 Victoria, BC
Location: City Center
Location: City Center
Hotel Information
A century of tradition at regal waterfront hotel...
Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style, rising regally on the banks of Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, With 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.
Beneath the ivied walls and chateau-style architecture at this legendary property, the Empress offers modern conveniences such as wireless Internet access in public spaces. Leisure travelers from around the world appreciate the hotel's historic ambience and numerous amenities, while business travelers return for the signature service and convenient location.
Daily car-ferry service to Port Angeles in Washington State, and high-speed catamaran service to Seattle, Washington, is available from the Inner Harbour in front of the hotel. Seaplane service from the same location is also offered to both Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle
* The hotel also offers a fitness center, indoor atrium pool, children's wading pool, sauna, and hot tub. Secretarial services are offered in the computer-equipped business center.
* The Fairmont Empress is home to the 8,000-sqare-foot Willowstream Spa, a traditional European-style facility offering a wide variety of relaxation and therapeutic treatments including facials, massage, manicures, Kur treatments, and exfoliations. Three types of baths are offered, including Thalasso, thermal mineral, and herbal. In-room treatments are also available.
* Fairmont Empress Hotel is home to the 8,000-sqare-foot Willowstream Spa, a traditional European-style facility offering a wide variety of relaxation and therapeutic treatments including facials, massage, manicures, Kur treatments, and exfoliations. Three types of baths are offered, including Thalasso, thermal mineral, and herbal. In-room treatments are also available.
* Decor includes antique furnishings, floral bedspreads and accent pillows, and a color palette featuring pale pink, green, or yellow. Bathrooms have tile floors, clotheslines, and double shower curtains. Mini-bars are custom-stocked per guest request at check-in. Some rooms have high-speed Internet access.
Beneath the ivied walls and chateau-style architecture at this legendary property, the Empress offers modern conveniences such as wireless Internet access in public spaces. Leisure travelers from around the world appreciate the hotel's historic ambience and numerous amenities, while business travelers return for the signature service and convenient location.
LOCATION
Fairmont Empress Hotel is within steps of shop-lined Government Street and the copper-domed Parliament Buildings, and three blocks from the Maritime Museum, overlooking the Inner Harbour.Daily car-ferry service to Port Angeles in Washington State, and high-speed catamaran service to Seattle, Washington, is available from the Inner Harbour in front of the hotel. Seaplane service from the same location is also offered to both Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle
PROPERTY AMENITIES
* Whether you partake in one of Victoria's greatest traditions - afternoon tea in the magnificent Tea Lobby, enjoy the curry in the Bengal Lounge, an award-winning meal in The Empress Room or a leisurely Sunday Brunch in Kipling's - the impressive surroundings and exceptional cuisine guarantee a truly memorable dining experience.* The hotel also offers a fitness center, indoor atrium pool, children's wading pool, sauna, and hot tub. Secretarial services are offered in the computer-equipped business center.
* The Fairmont Empress is home to the 8,000-sqare-foot Willowstream Spa, a traditional European-style facility offering a wide variety of relaxation and therapeutic treatments including facials, massage, manicures, Kur treatments, and exfoliations. Three types of baths are offered, including Thalasso, thermal mineral, and herbal. In-room treatments are also available.
* Fairmont Empress Hotel is home to the 8,000-sqare-foot Willowstream Spa, a traditional European-style facility offering a wide variety of relaxation and therapeutic treatments including facials, massage, manicures, Kur treatments, and exfoliations. Three types of baths are offered, including Thalasso, thermal mineral, and herbal. In-room treatments are also available.
ROOM AMENITIES
* This Victoria hotel offers 477 rooms arranged in 90 configurations in an eight-story building with interior corridors and elevators. Rooms at The Fairmont Empress include signature bathrobes and ceiling fans.* Decor includes antique furnishings, floral bedspreads and accent pillows, and a color palette featuring pale pink, green, or yellow. Bathrooms have tile floors, clotheslines, and double shower curtains. Mini-bars are custom-stocked per guest request at check-in. Some rooms have high-speed Internet access.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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ATTRACTIONS
* Victoria International Airport - 28.9 km* Victoria Conference Centre - attached to the hotel
* Miniature World - attached to the hotel
* Bug World - across the street
* Royal B.C. Museum - across the street
* Provincial Legislature - across the street
* Inner Harbour - across the street
* Government Street shopping - across the street
* Pacific Undersea Gardens - 1 block
* Royal London Wax Museum - 1 block
* Beacon Hill Park - 2 blocks
* Maritime Museum - 3 blocks
* Bastion Square (shops and dining) - 3 blocks
* Market Square (shops and dining) - 3 blocks
* Fisherman's Wharf - 6 blocks
* Helijet terminal - 1.6 km
* Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - 2.4 km
* Butchart Gardens - 24.1 km
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