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Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. This Forbes Four-Star, 4-Diamond landmark property is celebrated for its reputation in providing legendary hospitality and highly personalized service for more than 110 years.
Fairmont Empress features 431 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, with 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. An alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Fairmont Empress is your ideal retreat to create unforgettable memories.
Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian City Hotel 2 consecutive years in a row in Travel + Leisure's 2025 & 2026 World's Best Awards and honoured as a top Western Canadian Hotel in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in the heart of Victoria, BC overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour.
Our MICHELIN key and Forbes-recommended hotel is a distinguished 4 Green Key property committed to sustainable practices. The 1908 historic site offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, newly renovated Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine with an award-winning wine list—while home to one of the World's most iconic Afternoon Tea experiences. Following a $60+ million restoration completed in 2017, the hotel has transformed into an elegant must-visit destination where modern luxury intertwines with timeless charm.
In 2023, the property introduced a reimagined Fairmont Gold Experience. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms await to be guests' home away from home, while a newly renovated lounge offers guests a cozy haven in the city and a private outdoor terrace peers over a perfectly manicured landscape. Historic Hotels Worldwide honors the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World, making it the perfect starting point for exploring Vancouver Island's stunning natural beauty.