HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED
Canada’s ‘Castle on the Coast’, the Fairmont Empress is both a highly-acclaimed hotel and a National Historic Site, sitting proudly at the heart of Vancouver Island’s most vivacious city.
The Empress is rightly named – it has a stately presence that reigns over Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour with regal authority. For more than a century it has offered guests a genuinely warm welcome, combined with classic levels of service and contemporary refinements. It has won award after award – including Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure distinctions – and delivers the ideal setting for an active family adventure or romantic couples retreat.
PERFECTLY PLACED
Make it part of your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Canada and you’ll be perfectly placed to revel in the glittering harbour side, the local attractions, nightlife, shopping, year-round gardens, tours and sightseeing of wonderful Victoria. Back at the hotel, you can dip into signature West Coast experiences at the Willow Stream Spa, sample Pacific Northwest cuisine in the ‘Q at the Empress’ restaurant and experience the beloved tradition of afternoon tea in the sophisticated Lobby Lounge.
FAIRMONT EMPRESS HOTEL, VICTORIA
At a glance
- Iconic Victoria hotel and National Historic Site with a prime location on the Inner Harbour
- Fascinating history and pedigree
- Choice of 464 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites
- Expect magnificent views of the harbour, city and extensive gardens
- Contemporary, ensuite spa bathrooms with designer fittings
- Many rooms and suites have separate lounges or sitting areas
- Vice Regal suite is favoured by royalty, heads of state, music and screen stars
- Choice of fine dining options including Q at the Empress, Tea at the Empress, Lobby Lounge and Q Bar
- Forbes Four-Star, 4-Diamond landmark property
For leisure and pleasure
- Indoor heated swimming pool with whirlpool area
- Willow Stream Spa with Finnish-style sauna, steam inhalation room, mineral pool and a huge range of restorative and pampering treatments
- Health club featuring a fully-equipped gym
- Bicycle trails including the Galloping Goose Trail and Beacon Hill Park
- Great access to local attractions like Butchart Gardens, Craigdarroch Castle, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Royal British Columbian Museum, Fort Rodd Hill and Miniature World
- Close to the shops, sights, restaurants and nightlife of Victoria
Jonny took the time to discuss all the options with us and tailored every detail to our wishes. He suggested thoughtful add-ons, arranged excellent guides, and created a brilliant itinerary packed with maps, tips, and all the information we needed for exploring the two countries we visited. An absolute trip of a lifetime to Argentina and Brazil.
