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Fairmont Empress
At a Glance
- central location
- professional service
- great spa and restaurant
Pros
- small to average-size rooms and bathrooms
- tourists in the public areas
- pricey
Cons
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Fairmont Empress Review
Opened in 1908, this ivy-draped harborside château and city landmark has aged gracefully, with top-notch service and sympathetically restored Edwardian furnishings. The 176 different room configurations include standard and harbor-view rooms with 11-foot ceilings. State-of-the-art gym equipment and an indoor pool are welcome touches. If you stay on the Fairmont Gold floor, you will enjoy a private lounge, a Continental breakfast, and evening snacks. The hotel is a tourist attraction, but a guests-only lobby separates hotel guests from the throng.
- Address: 721 Government St., Downtown, Victoria, BC, V8W 1W5 | Map It
- Phone: 250/384-8111; 866/540-4429
- Website: www.fairmont.com/empress
- Location: Downtown Victoria
Contact Information
- 436 rooms, 41 suites.
Hotel Details
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