THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS - Victoria BC 721 Government St. V8W1W5 Canada British Columbia Map

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THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS

Address
721 Government St.
Victoria, BC V8W1W5
Canada (CAN)
1-800-230-4134
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Crowned one of the Best Places to Stay in the World by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, The Fairmont Empress has been inspiring romance, creating memories and celebrating tradition since 1908. Situated overlooking Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, the landmark chateau-style resort features 477 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, an elegant casual restaurant, award-winning fine dining room, signature cocktail lounge, indoor pool, fitness center and luxurious 8000 sq ft Willow Stream Spa. We are adjoined to the 40,000 sq ft Victoria Conference Centre with 2 levels of versatile state-of-the-art meeting space. The Fairmont Empress handles all of the food & beverage and banquet service at the Conference Centre. While golfing and gardening have become a way of live on Vancouver Ilsand, world-class attractions, museaums, galleries, shopping, vineyards and gourmet cuisine also delight visitors. Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbor is alive with outdoor cafes, blooming lamppoists and coorful Victorian architecture, while the wild beauty of the Pacific coast and adventure of the great outdoors lie right at our doorstep. Timeless and new. Casual and opulent. Leisurely and adventurous. In the heart of this idyllic setting, the world-famous Fairmont Empress awaits you.
Star Rating:   4 Stars
Local Attractions:   Butchart Gardens, Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch and Hatley Castles, Winery Tours, Whale Watching, Kayaking, etc.

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The Fairmont Empress
What's Near by? Miles
Miniature World 0.1
Royal British Columbia Museum 0.1
Thunderbird Park 0.1
Victoria Bug Zoo 0.1
Victoria Inner Harbour 0.2
Pacific Undersea Gardens 0.2
British Columbia Parliament Building 0.2
Maritime Museum of British Columbia 0.3
Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria) 0.4
Market Square 0.4
Johnston Street Bridge 0.5
Emily Carr House 0.5
Beacon Hill Park 0.7
Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre 0.7
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 0.9
Royal Athletic Park 0.9
Craigdarroch Castle 1.1
Fisguard Lighthouse 3.7
University of Victoria 3.8
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Park 3.9
Hatley Castle 4.9
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory 7.2
All Fun Recreation Park 7.3
Butchart Gardens 10.7
Beaverton Valley Farmhouse 15.5
Roche Harbor Airport (HCE) 16.5
Friday Harbor (FHR) 17.2
King and I 17.8
Friday Harbor (W33) 18.2
Stuart Island Airport (SSW) 19.6
Lopez Island Airport (LPS) 20.2
Pac'rim Bible College 21.2
Downtown Port Angeles 21.2
Olympic Medical Home Health 21.3
Museum Clallam Historical 21.4
Us Air Force Civil Air Patrol 21.7
William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM) 21.7
Port Angeles Fine Art Center 22.1
Olympic Game Farm 22.1
Peninsula College 22.2
Westsound Airport (WSX) 23.7
Sequim Valley Airport (SQV) 23.7
Center Island Airport (CWS) 25.0
Waldron Island Airport (WDN) 25.6
Olympic Medical Physical Thrpy 25.8
Olympic Memorial Hospital 25.9
Decatur Island Airport (DTR) 26.1
Museum and Arts Center 26.5
Downtown Sequim 26.6
Olympic Care and Rehabilitation 26.8
Blakely Island Airport (BYW) 27.4
Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) 27.6
Eastsound Orcas Island (ESD) 28.8
Orcas Island (ORS) 28.8
Anacortes Airport (OTS) 32.8
Oak Harbor Wes Lupien Airport (ODW) 33.6
Downtown Coupeville 34.2
Downtown Oak Harbor 34.3
Downtown Port Townsend 35.2
Downtown Anacortes 35.2
Port Townsend Jefferson County Intl. Airport (TWD) 35.8
Downtown Port Hadlock 38.8
Downtown La Conner 40.0
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) 43.9
Bellingham Amtrak Station 44.4
 
Details
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2003
Floors: 8
Rooms: 477
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 430
Handicap Rooms: 5
Suites: 35
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 12
Meeting Space at The Fairmont Empress
Meeting Space: 12000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 320 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11:30am-10pm
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual: 48 hrs prior ; Group: 30 days prior
Nightly Parking: $29
Typical Group Deposit: 25% depends
Total Taxes: 14.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 12.00%
Occupancy Tax: 2.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 1.00%
Parking Fee: 30.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Item
Additional Person Fee: 30.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 14.95 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 14.95 Per Day
Morning Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person

 
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Amenities - The Fairmont Empress
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail
Pets Allowed Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Show Pet Policy
 
Airport & Shuttle Information - The Fairmont Empress

Victoria International Airport is 25 minutes from the hotel; Airporter Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes & cost is $13. CAD each way; Taxi approx. $35. one way.

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
 
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