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About the Hotel

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5

The 5-star Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria, situated nearly a 5-minute drive from Thunderbird Park, offers an indoor swimming pool as well as a health club. Centrally located in the Downtown Victoria district, the luxury hotel features 399 rooms, 2.4 km from such family-friendly attractions as Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Victoria.

Location

This Victoria hotel has a waterfront location approximately 10 minutes by car from Chinatown, while shopping venues like Moss Street Market are approximately a 25-minute walk away. Guests can visit the mini Victoria Bug Zoo, which is just 400 metres away, and The Maritime Museum of British Columbia which is in proximity to the smoke-free Empress.

The boutique-style accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Centre Fountain about a 5-minute stroll away. Fairmont Empress Hotel is located in the shopping area of Victoria, only 150 metres from Inner Harbour.

The hotel is only a few steps from Government at Wharf bus station.

Rooms

Some of the non-smoking rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffee maker and a mini-bar. Guests can also use a separate toilet, along with such amenities as toiletries and bathrobes. You can enjoy views of the city.

Eat & Drink

The lobby bar with harbour views is ideal for a relaxing drink. Guests can enjoy stunning views from this bar. In close proximity to the accommodation, Q at The Empress serves British meals.

Leisure & Business

Such facilities as a health club and spa therapy are available for a surcharge. A movie theatre and video-game consoles are offered too. With a tennis court and a golf club, guests can stay fit at this hotel. Wellness facilities include a full-service spa and a spa salon as well as a hot tub, a sauna, and locker rooms. Corporate travellers will benefit from a 24-hour business centre available on site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Room One Queen Bed Harbour View
Max:
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
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One Bedroom King Suite Harbour View
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2 persons
550 sq. feet 
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1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
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Executive Suite Two Queen Beds City View
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585 sq. feet 
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2 Double beds
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City Centre
Victoria2700 ft
Airports
Victoria Inner Harbour (YWH)1700 ft
Victoria (YYJ) 16.4 mi

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
Nearby
Museum
Royal BC Museum
1300 ft
Public Building
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
1100 ft
Victoria
Inner Harbour
500 ft
Museum
Miniature World
1000 ft
Zoo
Victoria Bug Zoo
1200 ft
Victoria
Government Street
1100 ft
Square
Bastion Square
1700 ft
Shopping Area
The Bay Centre
1800 ft
St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
1900 ft
Gallery
Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
1200 ft
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
500 ft
Victoria
Wharf Street
1700 ft
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Q at The Empress
100 ft
721 Government St The Fairmont Empress
The Tea Lobby
100 ft
721 Government St
The Old Spaghetti Factory
1100 ft
703 Douglas Street
10 Acres Bistro Bar
1000 ft
611 Courtney St
Browns Socialhouse
1200 ft
809 Douglas St
Red Fish Blue Fish
1600 ft
1006 Wharf St
Cora
1400 ft
850 Douglas St Unit 150
Milano
800 ft
817 Government St
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