Fairmont Empress Hotel

Lovingly restored to her turn-of-the-century beauty, The Fairmont Empress captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, while the facilities and services meet the needs of today's traveler.

Rising regally on the banks of Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, The Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style.

The Fairmont Empress features 477 luxuriously ;appointed guest rooms and suites, with magnificent views of the city, courtyard or spectacular Inner Harbor. With a selection of unique guest room sizes and categories to suit every taste, this landmark Fairmont property is a tribute to classic elegance.

The beautifully renovated Fairmont Gold floor features a private lounge with lavish continental breakfast, honor bar and evening hors d'oeuvres, complimented by an attentive concierge team, executive boardroom and High Speed Internet access designed to meet the needs of the most discerning corporate or leisure traveler.

The Fairmont Empress also features eight guest rooms enhanced specifically fo guests with special needs.

Room Types:

Fairmont Room: The classic Fairmont Rooms are furnished in traditional elegant decor and can accommodate up to four people. Each room has a cozy sitting area with two armchairs, some with ample space to accommodate a crib or rollaway.

Deluxe Room: The spacious Deluxe Rooms feature traditional elegant decor with large sitting areas. Excellent for families, these rooms can accommodate up to five people with additional space for a rollaway or crib. The sitting area is furnished with either a sofa, sofa bed or two armchairs. Rooms for the physically challenged are available in this guest room category.

Harbor View Deluxe Room: The Harbor View Deluxe Rooms are elegantly furnished and feature a spectacular view of Victoria's Inner Harbor.  Each room is appointed with two armchairs and can comfortably accommodate up to two people.

Signature Room: The Signature Rooms have been individually selected for inclusion in this premier guest room category on the basis of size, view and distinct characteristics. Capturing the essence of Victoria, each room offers a spectacular view of the Inner Harbor, spacious seating area and unique layout and design.

Junior Suite: Each of the spacious and luxurious Junior Suites is an open-concept/studio design, elegantly furnished with a sofa bed and distinct sitting area.

One Bedroom Suite: Each of the spacious One Bedroom Suites features two rooms - a bedroom and parlor with dividing door.  The parlor room is lavishly furnished with a sofa bed, some with ample space to accommodate a rollaway bed.Most One Bedroom Suites feature one bathroom, while few are equipped with an additional powder room.

Two Bedroom Suite: Each of the Two Bedroom Suites features three rooms in total - two bedrooms and one parlor. The master bedroom is furnished with one king bed, the second bedroom with two queen beds, and the parlor with a sofa bed and ample space for a rollaway. Each bedroom is equipped with a private bathroom and full amenities.

All guest rooms offer the following amenities:

• Ceiling fan
• Coffee maker
• Hair dryer
• Bathrobes (terry-cloth)
• Iron and ironing board
• Luxurious down-filled duvets
• Telephone with voice-mail
• Windows that open to the outside
• Cable television with in-room pay movies and Sony PlayStation

Suites and Specialty Rooms feature the following common amenities:

• Deluxe amenities
• CD player
• Ceiling fan
• Coffee maker
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Luxurious down-filled duvets 
• Windows that open to the outside 
• Twice-daily housekeeping service
• Telephone with voice-mail capability and data port access
• Cable television with in-room pay movies and Sony PlayStation 

Amenities On Request

• Bed board
• Crib
• Rollaway
• Speakerphone
• Two-line phones
• High speed Internet access
• TTY phone for the hearing impaired
• Work desk stocked with office supplies

• Parking
• Babysitting
• Bell staff
• Concierge
• Housekeeping
• Laundry services
• Small dogs permitted
• Safety deposit boxes
• Check-in / check-out
• Special needs accessibility

Business Services:

• Fax
• Printing
• Photocopying
• Internet access 
• Business supplies
• Equipment rental
• Courier and mailing services

• Light secretarial services (available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.)

Leisure Facilities:

• Spa
• Gym
• Sauna
• Indoor pool swimming pool

Nearby Activities:

• Golf
• Tennis
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Kayaking
• Whale watching
• Mountain Biking
• Squash and Racquetball

No stay in Victoria would be complete without a visit to one of the magnificent restaurants in this historic hotel!! Whether you partake in the famed Afternoon Tea, enjoy the curry in the Bengal Lounge, an award-winning meal in The Empress Room or a leisurely Sunday Brunch in Kipling's - the impressive surroundings and exceptional cuisine guarantee a truly memorable dining experience.

Bengal Lounge: Drawing inspiration from Queen Victoria's role as the Empress of India, this chic colonial watering hole is famous for its curry buffet, live jazz and long list of signature cocktails.

In celebration of The Bengal's 50th Anniversary in 2004, playfully dubbed 'Year of the Tiger', relax in the comfortable atmosphere of this rich Victorian clubroom while taking in stunning views of Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbor and the resort's estate rose garden.Don't miss the mouth-watering curry lunch and dinner buffet, or live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Empress Room: Experience the elegance of a bygone era in the award-winning Empress Room. Lush tapestry-covered walls rise 20 feet to meet a richly carved mahogany ceiling, while candlelight and the soothing sounds of harpist Elizabeth Ely provide an elegant backdrop for all who dine in this unforgettable room.

Recent recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator's 'Best of Award of Excellence', the magnificent Empress Dining Room boasts over 800 selections of Canadian and International wines, paired with exceptional 4-Diamond cuisine.

Empress Room Chef Rob Cleland and his team of culinary masters will surpass your wildest expectations with an eclectic mix of classic cuisine, prepared with fresh local ingredients and Pacific Northwest regional flare.

Kipling's: Named after famed author and frequent visitor to Victoria - Rudyard Kipling, this bright, elegant restaurant is an informal alternative for casual, family, and all day dining.

Known throughout Victoria for its sumptuous breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets plus an exceptional a la carte menu, Kipling's has also become 'the place to go' for Sunday Brunch.