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The Fairmont Empress, Victoria

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721 Government St, Victoria, Canada V8W 1W5Map
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Gracious Landmark Hotel dating from 1908, set amid verdant gardens.

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The renowned Empress hotel, located in the heart of downtown, is certainly the most famous hotel in Victoria. It’s a big, ivy-covered building that has been standing at the head of the Inner Harbour since it first opened its doors in 1908. Many of the 477 rooms, all styled in traditional old-fashioned décor, while elegant tend to be quite small. To get the most out of your money and stay, book one of the larger rooms at the Gold level. They come with a dedicated concierge, breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres, along with the best views. Enjoy a swim in the kid-friendly indoor pool, relax at the acclaimed Willow Stream spa or treat yourself to Afternoon Tea (they boast serving more than 800 people per day in the summer). Even if you don’t stay here it’s worth strolling through just to soak up the ambience.

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General Info
  • Total Rooms: 477
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Year Renovated: 2003
  • Check-In Time: 4 PM
  • Check-Out Time: 12 AM
  • Hotel Type: Business, Conference Center, Hotel
  • Location: City
  • Number of Restaurants: 3
Airport Details
  • Airport Name: Victoria Intl
  • Airport Distance: 27 km
  • Airport Drive Time: 30 min
  • Airport Shuttle: N
General
  • Babysitting or Child Care
  • Coffee - Complimentary
  • Concierge Services
  • Concierge/ Club Floor
  • Crib/Rollaway Bed
  • Currency Exchange
  • Gift Shop
  • Internet - Common Area (Paid)
  • Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
  • Multi-lingual Staff
  • Pool (Indoor)
  • Room Service
  • WheelChair Accessible
Pet Services
  • Pets Allowed: Y
  • Pet Amenities: N
  • Pet Fee: Y
  • Pet Services: N
Transportation
  • Parking on-site (paid)
  • Valet Parking
Security
  • Smoke Alarm in Rooms
  • Sprinkler in Rooms
Hotel Recreation Amenities
  • Health Spa/Massage
  • Hot Tub
Hotel Business Amenities
  • A-V Equipment Rental
  • Administrative Services
  • Business Center
  • Computer Use Available
  • Fax (For Guests)
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Photocopy Service
Room Amenities
  • Coffee Maker
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Internet Paid
  • Iron
  • Mini-Bar*
  • Newspaper (Free)
  • Non-Smoking Rooms*
  • Phone
  • Phone (w/ voicemail)
  • Television
  • Television (Cable/Satellite)
  • *Note: Amenity only available in some rooms
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