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About the Hotel

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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Situated just 9 minutes' walk from the Black Ball Ferry Line, the luxury Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. Boasting a heated pool, this 5-star smoke-free hotel boasts a waterfront location and access to Miniature World, which is a mere 300 metres away.

Location

Located in the Inner Harbour district of Victoria, the boutique-style hotel is in the vicinity of the Craigflower Manor and Schoolhouse. The Empress Victoria is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Belleville at Douglas bus stop and merely 5 minutes on foot from the Royal British Columbia Museum.

The property also lies a few blocks from hills and a harbour, and The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is only 1.1 km away.

For those travelling from afar, Victoria Inner Harbour airport is 5 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

You can stay in one of the 399 non-smoking rooms featuring wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities. They are outfitted with elegant decor. Providing a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also appointed with hair dryers and bath sheets. Guests can enjoy views of the harbour from Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Eat & Drink

There is a lobby bar onsite. Serving British meals, Q at The Empress lies just moments from this Victoria hotel.

Leisure & Business

The accommodation also offers a health club and spa therapy for extra charge. The hotel includes a hot tub, a sauna, and locker rooms, along with stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, and treadmills for guests to keep fit. Furthermore, the Empress provides access to a wellness centre and a full-service spa, as well as a tennis court. There are a 24-hour business centre with a computer and a xerox available on site.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Deluxe Room One Queen Bed Harbour View
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
One Bedroom King Suite Harbour View
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Executive Suite Two Queen Beds City View
2 persons
54 m² 
2 Double beds
Coffee machine
Junior Suite City View 1 King
2 persons
38 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Victoria800 m
Airports
Victoria Inner Harbour (YWH)500 m
Victoria (YYJ) 26.4 km

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel location

721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
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721 Government Street, Victoria, Canada, V8W 1W5
Nearby
Museum
Royal BC Museum
370 m
Public Building
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
310 m
Victoria
Inner Harbour
150 m
Museum
Miniature World
300 m
Zoo
Victoria Bug Zoo
360 m
Victoria
Government Street
310 m
Square
Bastion Square
510 m
Shopping Area
The Bay Centre
520 m
St-Ann's Academy Office 835 Humboldt St 2nd Floor
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site
560 m
Gallery
Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
340 m
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
130 m
Victoria
Wharf Street
500 m
Restaurants
Q at The Empress
20 m
721 Government St The Fairmont Empress
The Tea Lobby
30 m
721 Government St
Milestones
170 m
812 Wharf St
The Old Spaghetti Factory
330 m
703 Douglas Street
Bartholomew's English-Style Pub
390 m
777 Douglas St Entrance on Humboldt Street
Steamship Grill & Bar
330 m
470 Belleville Street
Browns Socialhouse
360 m
809 Douglas St
Milano
220 m
817 Government St
The Courtney Room
310 m
619 Courtney Street
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