Mon 17/8
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Tue 18/8
2 guests, 1 room
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₹ 18,645
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room, 2 double beds
₹ 18,645
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 19,711
King room, 1 king bed
₹ 21,302
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Overview

Recognized as the #1 Canadian City Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards and honoured as a top Western Canadian Hotel in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in the heart of Victoria, BC overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour.
8.9
Very good
1723 reviews

Latest deals for Fairmont Empress

Mon 17/8
-
Tue 18/8
Double room, 2 double beds
₹ 18,645
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
₹ 18,860
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 king bed
₹ 20,646
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
₹ 20,818
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 22,988
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
₹ 24,107
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 25,073
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
₹ 26,367
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
₹ 26,957
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 27,318
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 28,027
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
₹ 29,938
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
₹ 30,872
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 queen bed
₹ 35,300
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 35,697
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
₹ 36,710
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
₹ 38,280
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 twin bed
₹ 43,926
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Fairmont Empress

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)

General

  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lockers
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Allergy-free room

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling
  • Beauty salon
  • Shopping

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • EV charging station
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet parking

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Fairmont Empress

8.9
Very good
1723 verified ratings
Wonderful
1004
Very good
260
Good
162
Okay
120
Fair
95
Mediocre
32
Poor
50

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent location, attentive and friendly service, and high standards of cleanliness. Many found the beds to be exceptionally comfortable and enjoyed the breakfast offerings. While some reviews mentioned issues such as room size, noise, and value for price, the overall sentiment was very positive, with guests highlighting the historic charm, helpful staff, and enjoyable amenities like the spa and lounge.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
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6.0
Okay
Brad, May 2026
Beautiful property but our room was a total disappointment. Apparently a city view which was actually overlooking a bunch of commercial HVAC systems. Very noisy. So small that you couldn’t get between the dresser and the bed without risking banging your leg on the bed frame. Not worth the cost.
10
Wonderful
Craig, Jul 2025
Best hotel I'm town.
10
Wonderful
Mariano, Apr 2024
Impeccable service at every turn.
10
Wonderful
Anne, Oct 2023
It has a nice pool and hot tub. The bathroom has been upgraded. Having tea in the Tea Room was great .
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2023
the entire experience was superb! from the moment we checked in Mike T. our Bellman, made sure we were happy. The first room we checked into was small with a lovely harbor view. i did'nt like it, The hotel was full. He negotiated with the front desk manager to change our room 3 days later to a lovely room on the 5th floor. He then followed up and made sure all was right. The front desk clerks dont...
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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2019
Cons (-) It’s a great old building and staffed with excellent people. At triple the cost of most hotels are we getting triple the returns on our money? Hard to answer.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2019
Pros (+) The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The hotel is in the heart of downtown Victoria so we were able to walk almost everywhere.
Cons (-) We got a knock on our door after 9pm for turn down service which normally wouldn't be a problem but our children were sleeping at the time.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2019
Pros (+) We spent Christmas there and they provided us with a stocking on our door for Christmas Day. The staff was extremely helpful at every opportunity, and very responsive to our needs.
Cons (-) My only smallest complaint would be the expense. The hotel is very expensive, but the service largely drives that expense and it really made for a wonderful experience for me and my wife.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Beds were nice and comfortable, Bartenders were great and had suggestions to get value for your money.
Cons (-) Price was excessive compared to other hotels in the area. Considering the price, wifi was not included.
8.0
Very good
Jaime, Aug 2017
Cons (-) I have a problem with the ATM but they did not help me at all. They only said that the ATM is not of the hotel ,but I think they have to be more helpful in this cases.

Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum215 m
  • British Columbia Parliament Buildings278 m
  • Greater Victoria Public Library352 m
  • Royal Theatre0.5 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral0.6 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral0.6 km
  • BC Ferries0.7 km
  • Chinatown0.9 km
  • Emily Carr House0.9 km
  • Ogden Point1.7 km
  • Craigdarroch Castle1.8 km
  • Government House1.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Fairmont Empress

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Average price (weekend night)

November
September
₹ 35,095
₹ 19,503
Cheapest month to stay with an average 45% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 51% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Fairmont Empress

Which month has the cheapest rates at Fairmont Empress?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to stay at Fairmont Empress is January, with an average nightly rate of ₹ 21,915. The most expensive month is July at ₹ 49,262 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Fairmont Empress?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest day to book Fairmont Empress is Saturday, with an average nightly rate of ₹ 19,503. The most expensive day is Monday at ₹ 51,589 per night.

How far in advance should you book Fairmont Empress?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price at Fairmont Empress, book around 8 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 33% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Fairmont Empress

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Fairmont Empress, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Fairmont Empress, plan to stay on a Saturday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Fairmont Empress was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₹ 51,403, while the most expensive was ₹ 56,767.
  • How long should you stay at Fairmont Empress? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Fairmont Empress

  • What are the best rooms to stay in at the Fairmont Empress?

    To stay in a room that is affordable yet scenic, book the Fairmont Harbor View Room, an elegant choice that has windows that directly overlook the water, as well as a small sitting area and work desk. If you will be staying at the Fairmont Empress with your family, consider booking the Deluxe Room, a choice that can fit up to four people and ranges in size from 330 to 430 sq ft.

  • What fitness amenities and activities are offered by the Fairmont Empress for guests?

    If you forgot to pack your workout equipment or would just simply like to be able to have a private workout in your room, there is the Fairmont Fit program, which will provide you with items such as yoga mats, an MP3 player, and workout clothes for a small additional charge. To explore the surrounding region while simultaneously burning some calories, rent one of the BMW cruise bicycles that are available for all guests for free from the front desk of the Fairmont Empress.

  • What are the most popular spa treatments among guests at the Fairmont Empress?

    For guests that would like to reduce the signs of aging and clean out their pores, make a reservation for the Rose Infinity Advanced Facial, a service that will help to boost the production of new skin cells and get rid of wrinkles. If your skin is feeling dull and dehydrated, opt for the Eucalyptus Body Scrub, a sea salt exfoliation treatment that will improve blood circulation and nourish your entire body. To rid your body of stress and allow yourself to unwind, there is the Stress Relief massage that lasts for either 60 or 90min and focuses on your main tension points.

  • What wedding amenities are there for couples to book through the Fairmont Empress?

    When you book your wedding at the Fairmont Empress, you will automatically be provided with several amenities and services, including a wedding menu tasting, a wedding coordinator, a 1h open bar, and a selection of 4 and 5 course menus to choose from. Additional amenities can be booked, such as a custom-made wedding cake, a cocktail hour before the reception, a sparkling wine toast, and wine for each guest to drink during dinner. The hotel also has a list of preferred photographers, musicians, and florists that they can help connect you with.

  • What is the best way for visitors to go from Vancouver International Airport to the Fairmont Empress?

    Due to the distance between the two locations, the best way to travel from Vancouver International Airport to the Fairmont Empress is by driving, which will take you approximately 2h 50min to 3h. While public transportation is also an option, it is important to keep in mind that it will take you upwards of 4h. It is possible to book a private shuttle service and doing so will cost you around 80 CAD per person in a shared van (approximately 60 USD). (Prices checked 15/08/19).

  • Where is Fairmont Empress located?

    Fairmont Empress is located at 721 Government Street in Downtown, 0.7 km from the centre of Victoria. Royal BC Museum is the closest landmark to Fairmont Empress.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Fairmont Empress?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Fairmont Empress.

  • Does Fairmont Empress offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Fairmont Empress offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Fairmont Empress from the airport?

    Fairmont Empress is 0.4 km from Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base. Fairmont Empress is 25.4 km from Victoria Intl.

  • Does Fairmont Empress have a pool?

    Yes, Fairmont Empress has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Fairmont Empress hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Fairmont Empress in Victoria and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Fairmont Empress and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Fairmont Empress.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.1
0.7 km
Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base
0.4 km