Fairmont Empress
The grande dame of British Columbia’s provincial capital, the Fairmont Empress commands an enviable location overlooking Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, where seaplanes land from Vancouver. Though thoroughly modernised throughout, the hotel retains the old-world glamour and elegance you would expect of a hotel of this pedigree.
Beyond the impressive façade, the dramatic, light-flooded lobby dazzles with a chandelier made from 250,000 glittering crystals. Picnics complete with blankets, pillows and baskets of delicious food are served on the lawns before views of Inner Harbour. Afternoon tea is a hotel tradition dating back over 100 years. And the Q at the Empress restaurant serves the best of Pacific Northwest cuisine using regional ingredients from local farmers and artisans.
Away from the ground floor, a warren of corridors leads to an array of contemporary rooms and suites, including those on the prestigious Fairmont Gold Floor, where guests enjoy added extras like complimentary breakfast, evening canapés and access to a stylish terrace with views of the harbour.
Discover the history and culture of Victoria, explore Vancouver Island’s iconic parks and beaches, work out in the well-equipped fitness centre, unwind in the indoor pool, or relax at the Willow Stream Spa, recognised by Conde Nast as one of the top 100 spas in the Americas.
