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The Fairmont Empress

721 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

4 Star

The Conde Nast #1 ranked hotel on Vancouver Island- The Fairmont Empress raises regally over Victoria*s Inner Harbour. This luxury hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With her turn-of-the-century beauty- The Fairmont Empress resort captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era- while her facilities and services meet the needs of today*s traveler. Whether it*s 18-holes of world-class golf in a pristine setting or a soothing aromatic massage with essential oils- the luxury chateau-style of The Fairmont Empress Resort Hotel in Victoria offers the perfect escape from the stresses of modern life. From exhilarating ocean-bound whale watching safaris- world-class cultural exhibits and mouth-watering local cuisine to scenic garden and winery tours- you will be awestruck by the countless experiences The Fairmont Empress and Victoria have to offer!

Exterior Evening

Amenities

· Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
· Outlet Adapters
· Airline Desk
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· ATM/Cash Machine
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Barber Shop
· Bath Tub
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Porters
· Boating
· Breakfast Buffet
· Bathroom Telephone
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· CD Player
· Ceiling Fan
· Computer Rental
· Conference Suite
· Coffee Shop
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge Desk
· Copy Service
· Cordless Phone
· Cribs Available
· City Center
· Currency Exchange
· Data port Available
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Doctor on Call
· Double Bed
· Desk with lamp
· DVD Player
· Easel
· Electronic Door Locks
· Elevators
· Express Check In
· Express Checkout
· Executive Level
· Family Plan
· Fishing
· Game Room
· Golf
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Health Club
· Heated Guest Rooms
· International Direct Dial
· High speed internet access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Childrens Activities
· Childrens Activities
· Lounge
· Maid Service
· Massage
· Modem in Room
· Mini Bar
· In Room Movies
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multi-line Phone
· Nursery for Children
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· News Stand
· Overhead Projector
· Public Address System
· Pets Allowed
· Phone with speaker
· Play Ground
· Pool
· Indoor Pool
· Projector
· Indoor Parking
· Parking
· Valet Parking
· Private Bathroom
· Racquetball Courts
· Radio
· Restaurant
· Bathrobes
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Safe
· Sauna
· Scuba Diving
· Secretarial Service
· 24 Hour Security
· Single Bed
· Smoke Detectors
· Sofa Bed
· Solarium
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Sprinklers In Rooms
· Telephone
· Tennis
· Temperature Control
· Tour Desk
· Turndown Service
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Video Checkout
· Video Tapes
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service
· White Board

Room Information

Standard
Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Standard
Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Standard
Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Standard
Fairmont Room - finished in an elegant traditional decor with luxurious duvets and draperies. The cosy sitting area has two armchairs and a comfortable working table or desk. Rooms offer a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Locat
Suite
One Bedroom Harbour View Suite - consists of a bedroom- parlour and bathroom- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. They are equipped with HSIA-WiFi. The parlour room has a double Sofabed. Bathrobes for guest use during stay. Location: o
Suite
One Bedroom Suite - consists of a bedroom- parlour and bathroom- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. They are equipped with HSIA-WiFi. The parlour room has a double Sofabed. Bathrobes for guest use during stay. Location: all floors on
Suite
Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. It features a bedroom with 1 King bed that connects to a parlour with a beautiful decorative fireplace- full bathroom and Sofabed. This part of the 2-Bedroom Suite is open-concept- as there i
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - spacious rooms featuring elegant traditional decor with large sitting areas. An excellent choice for families or business travellers requiring extra space. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Rooms offer a sofa or two armchairs. Loc
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - spacious rooms featuring elegant traditional decor with large sitting areas. An excellent choice for families or business travellers requiring extra space. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Rooms offer a sofa or two armchairs. Loc
Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - spacious rooms featuring elegant traditional decor with large sitting areas. An excellent choice for families or business travellers requiring extra space. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Rooms offer a sofa or two armchairs. Loc
Concierge
Fairmont Gold City View Room - all equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious rooms are equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. They offer a working desk with computer hook-up- private direct-dial telephone to each g
Concierge
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious suites consist of two rooms- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. The master bedroom has a King size bed and the parlour offers a Sofabed. All Fairmont Gold
Concierge
Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious suites consist of two rooms- with a door dividing the bedroom and the parlour room. The master bedroom has a Queen size bed and the parlour offers a Sofabed. All Fairmont Gold
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Harbour View Room - Fairmont Gold Harbour View rooms are all equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious rooms are equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. They offer a working desk with computer hook-up
Suite
Junior Suite - spacious open-concept rooms with a defined bed and sitting area all in one large luxurious room. Sometimes described as a *bed-sitting* room these rooms feature a Sofabed. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Location: floors 1 to 5
Superior
Signature Room - equipped with HSIA-WiFi. These are the best rooms at The Fairmont Empress and truly reflect the historic charm of the hotel. They offer the most breathtaking views of the inner-harbour- as well as a spacious seating area and a truly uniqu
Concierge
Fairmont Gold Junior Suite - equipped with free HSIA-WiFi. These luxurious open-concept rooms have a defined sleeping and sitting area within one large room. They offer all the additional amenities of a Fairmont Gold stay- including private check-in on th
Economy
Moderate Room - small- non-view rooms suitable for fulfilling the basic requirements of the single traveller. These rooms feature a tub with shower. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Location: floors 1 to 6 on back and sides of hotel Beds: 1 Que
Economy
Moderate Sofabed - The spacious Moderate Sofabed Rooms are large harbour view rooms offering great value in a luxury resort. They feature elegant traditional decor- a full bathroom and a double Sofabed. WiFi available at a charge in guest room. Location
Deluxe
Harbour View Deluxe Room - these rooms are the same size as Fairmont Rooms- but offer a magnificant view of Victoria*s Inner Harbour. The rooms ares finished in a luxurious traditional decor and have a cosy seating area. WiFi available at a charge in gue
Deluxe
Harbour View Deluxe Room - these rooms are the same size as Fairmont Rooms- but offer a magnificant view of Victoria*s Inner Harbour. The rooms ares finished in a luxurious traditional decor and have a cosy seating area. WiFi available at a charge in gues
Deluxe
Harbour View Deluxe Room - these rooms are the same size as Fairmont Rooms- but offer a magnificant view of Victoria*s Inner Harbour. The rooms ares finished in a luxurious traditional decor and have a cosy seating area. WiFi available at a charge in gues
Suite
Two Bedroom Suite - Must be Booked Directly at the Hotel Rates: $699.00 to $999.00 (based on double occ) 2 Bedroom Suites are equipped with HSIA-WiFi and consist of 2 bedrooms and 1 parlour. The master bedroom has 1 King bed with full bathroom and the
Suite
Vice Regal Suite - Rates: $899.00 - $1199.00 (based on double occ) Renovated in April 2001 and redecorated in 2005- the Vice Regal Suite is the largest and most luxurious suite in The Fairmont Empress. The suite is equipped with HSIA-WiFi. It features one
Standard
Fairmont Rooms - available in non-smoking and 4 in smoking. Bed type available twin- double- queen and king
Deluxe
Deluxe Room - category above Fairmont Room. non-smoking or 1 in smoking available in double- queen or king or 2 queens bed type.

Miscellaneous Information

· Canadian Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1908
· Renovated in 2008
· 477 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 8 floors.

Directions

1040 Moss Street Located 30-minute walk

Located a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Location: 45 minutes from the hotel (21 km-12 miles north of Victoria) Bus Transportation and Tours are readily available from the hotel.

Location: 45 minutes from the hotel (21 km-12 miles north of Victoria) Bus Transportation and Tours are readily available from the hotel.

In the hotel

Location: 2 minute walk- 649 Humboldt Street

Location: Just around the inner harbour from the hotel- in front of the parliament buildings

The Royal Theatre is about 2 blocks from the hotel and it's about a 5 minute walk.

Take Hwy 17 South toward town from the Airport. This turns into Blanshard and Belleville. Turn right onto Government St. Hotel is on the right side.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria- over looking the inner harbour- The Fairmont Empress is just steps away from shopping and attractions.

Victoria Intl Airport, (YYJ), 27.00, S, Km; Vancouver Intl Airport, (YVR), 99.00, SW, Km

Guarantee Policy

Guarantee: 22May2008 to 31Dec9999 - Hotel must be guaranteed by a credit card.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 2:00 PM of arrival day. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights including tax. Please see rate rules for details on cancellation policy

Restaurant Information

The Empress Room

Located on the upper lobby level. The Empress Room offers breakfast and dinner. Guests are invited to experience the elegance of a bygone era surrounded by lush tapestry walls and a uniquely carved ceiling. The distinguished Empress Dining Room boasts o

Bengal Lounge

Located on the upper lobby level overlooking The Empress stately gardens - The Bengal Lounge is furnished in traditional Indian decor. The lounge features an a la carte menu as well as its famous Curry Buffet which has been a longstanding tradition in Vic

Veranda

The Veranda offers outstanding local and regional cuisine - highlighting the island and Pacific Northwest. The unique menu offers spectacular towers - great seafood - selections of cold meats - and vegetarian tiers to enjoy on ones own or to share with fr

Afternoon Tea

Served in the Main Tea Lobby. The Fairmont Empress*s famous Afternoon Tea is served table side - one course at a time and includes: - Empress Blended Tea - Fresh seasonal fruit - Sandwich selection - Pastries Price: $47-58 (depending on month) The '

Prince and Princess Tea

For children 0-11 years of age Includes: Seasonal Fruit in a mini glass cup Baked Raisin Scone, Strawberry Jam and Empress Cream Sweet Dough Teddy Bear Cookie Mini Chocolate Cup Cake topped with Vanilla Icing and Jelly Beans Cucumber Finger Sandwich on Fr

Empress Room Harbourside

Meeting Facility

Balmoral Room Blanshard Suite Buckingham Room Carson Hall Colwood Room Colwood Room 1 Colwood Room 2 Courtyard (Outside) Craigdarroch Crystal Ballroom Douglas Suite Dover Esquimalt Room Hatley Helmcken Suite Kensington Room Kiplings Langford Room Lecture Theatre Meeting Planners Office Metchosin Room Oak Bay Room Oak Bay Room 1 Oak Bay Room 2 Palm Court Pre-Function Room 1 Pre-Function Room 2 Saanich Room Saanich Room 1 Saanich Room 2 Salon A Salon A B Salon B Salon B C Salon C Sidney Room Sooke Room St. James Totem Pre-Function Room Victoria Room Video Conference Suite View Royal Room Windsor Room

Area Attractions

- ART GALLERY OF VICTORIA
- BC LEGISLATURE BUILDINGS

Free tours are offered during the week. Visitors will be walked through the legislature buildings and are given history and details to Canada*s legislature. Call for tour times.

- BUTCHART GARDENS

Butchart (*Boo-Chart*) Gardens is 130 acres of horticulture beauty. The gardens provide entertainment- night illuminations- fireworks (Saturday nights June 30th - September 1st)- gift store- visitor services- and 2 restaurants on site.

- Butchart Gardens Fireworks

Weekend nights in July and August

- Christmas at The Castle

The Fairmont Empress is a dazzling display of Holiday lights, Christmas sounds, and joyful experiences.

- EMILY CARR HOUSE

Come visit the home of the famous Canadian artist and author- Emily Carr. This attraction is wheelchair accessible- but please note there are no wheelchair accessible washrooms.

- MINIATURE WORLD

Step into the future as you float through the solar system on your way to the historic battles of yesteryear- across Canadian landscape- through the Big Top and fairgrounds- to downtown and the beautifully decorated doll houses of an era gone by.

- ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM

Rated one of the best in North America- this facility offers an incredible learning experience of the natural history of B.C.

- ROYAL LONDON WAX MUSEUM

Home to many of the world*s most famous faces -- Fairy tale characters- British royalty- politicians- and celebrities and the *House of Horrors* come to life in this attraction. This attraction is wheelchair accessible

- ROYAL THEATRE
- Restaurants

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