Readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine voted the Fairmont Empress in Victoria the best hotel in the country for its waterfront ...

Travel + Leisure magazine said that since 1908, Fairmont Empress has been the crown jewel of Victoria and a beloved destination for travellers from around the world.

British Columbians planning to travel close to home this summer have some of the best hotels in Canada to choose for their ...

B.C.’s iconic Fairmont Empress was named No. 1 City Hotel in Canada by Travel + Leisure in the 2025 World’s Best Awards. The original hotel, known as The Empress Hotel, opened in 1908, but don’t let ...

According to Travel + Leisure, many readers referenced location while singing the praises of the Empress, perched in pride-of-place above Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Named second-best in 2024, climbing ...

After reaching second-best in 2024 – up from third in 2023 – the Fairmont Empress in Victoria has claimed the throne as best city hotel in Canada, according to Travel + Leisure readers.