Choose from 431 luxury rooms and suites with contemporary meets classic British styling, Fairmont Gold 'hotel-within-a-hotel' accommodations, a fine-dining restaurant, Fairmont Spa, and the best afternoon tea in Victoria, BC.

Soak in the stunning views over the inner harbour, the city, or the courtyard from the comfort of your guestroom. Fairmont Empress graces Victoria's sparkling downtown inner harbour, just steps away from British Columbia's parliament buildings.

Inspired by Fairmont Empress’ iconic architecture and Pacific Northwest Coastal luxury, our award-winning chefs translate that distinctive flavour from place to plate making for a luxury dining experience unique only to Victoria.

Along with sweeping views over the sparkling waters of the Inner Harbour, our hotel in downtown Victoria BC offers an opulent ballroom and the beautiful Rose Garden for impressive society weddings, as well as smaller spaces for more intimate celebrations.

Choose from 431 luxury rooms and suites with contemporary meets classic British styling, Fairmont Gold 'hotel-within-a-hotel' accommodations, a fine-dining restaurant, Fairmont Spa, and the best afternoon tea in Victoria, BC.

Seniors aged 55+ enjoy 20% off with our best available rate. Revel in the majesty of Fairmont Empress and explore downtown Victoria. Within walking distance find historic BC monuments, artisanal shops, beautiful gardens and the sparkling Inner Harbour. Your Castle on …

Get ready to live like royalty at Fairmont Empress as you savor our world-renowned traditional English afternoon tea. Our deliciously dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with strawberry jam and tempting pastries are served on exquisite china gifted to the hotel by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1939.

If you are looking for family fun in British Columbia, why not take a trip to Victoria's most fabled castle on the coast. Your visit begins with a scavenger hunt around the property. Find the honeybees, explore the city and end with an in-room movie complete with refreshments.

Explore Victoria - Discover Fairmont Empress, hotel in Victoria (Canada) and enjoy the hotel's spacious, comfortable rooms in Fairmont Hotel. Feel welcome to our elegant and luxurious hotel where we will make your stay an unforgettable experience.

Take your time in the elegant Lobby Lounge, an airy space that channels turn-of-the-century elegance with modern refinement. Linger over flaky scones with house-made strawberry jam, fluffy pastries, honey from the hotel beehives and finger sandwiches presented with flourish on our tiered tea service.