--- title: Fairmont Empress slug: fairmont-empress-victoria type: hotel sub_type: hotels source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/fairmont-empress-victoria city: Victoria state: BC country: US address: 721 Government Street geo: lat: 48.42172 lng: -123.36784 cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:18:39.884Z price_from: amount: 259.74 currency: USD unit: per_night availability: SoldOut rating: value: 4.5 count: 1705 scale: 5 --- ## Overview The award-winning Fairmont Empress in Victoria offers pet-friendly stays at no extra charge, with nearby attractions such as the Royal BC Museum, Miniature World, and Prince of Whales Victoria Whale Watching. Guests can enjoy top amenities, including an indoor pool, fitness center, fine dining, the Fairmont Spa, and Victoria’s best afternoon tea. ## What's Included - Access to the Fairmont Empress Health Club indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, children's wading pool, two saunas, and fitness center - Use of The Fairmont Spa facilities and treatments (facials, deep tissue massages, mineral pool) - In-room amenities including coffee maker, flat-screen TV, bathrobe, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, alarm clock, and work desk - Access to four restaurants and a bar on the property - Free internet access in public areas - Pet-friendly accommodations at no extra charge ## What's Not Included - Parking (self-park: CAD 37 per night; valet parking: CAD 51 per night) - Airport shuttle service (fees apply) - Breakfast (available for purchase at the hotel's restaurant) - Resort fee (none required) - Additional charges may apply for noise complaints related to unattended pets ## Good to Know * Minimum age to check in is 19. * Pets are allowed at no extra cost. Please do not leave pets unattended in the guest room. This may result in additional charges should there be noise complaints. * Pet-friendly rooms are limited; please notify the hotel directly prior to arrival if traveling with a pet. * Prince of Whales Victoria Whale Watching is only a 2-minute walk from the hotel. * Nearby walkable attractions include the Royal BC Museum, Miniature World, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, and the Victoria Bug Zoo. * The hotel is a seven-minute walk from Victoria Seaplane Terminal. * The nearest airport is Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. * Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM; check-out is until 11:00 AM. * All rooms are non-smoking. * The hotel is accessible, with wheelchairs available and accessible in-room amenities. ADA-defined service animals are welcome at no extra cost. * Self-parking includes in-and-out privileges until 4:00 pm on the check-out date. * The Fairmont Spa is recognized by Condé Nast as a top Canadian resort spa and by Spas of America as one of the top 100 spas in the Americas. * Laundry services and bike rental assistance are available. ## Cancellation Policy All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes. ## FAQs ### What is the minimum age to check in? The reservation holder must be at least 19 years old to check in with a matching, valid, government-issued photo ID and credit card. ### Is Fairmont Empress pet-friendly? Yes, pets are allowed for free. Please do not leave pets unattended in the guest room. This may result in additional charges should there be noise complaints. Please notify the hotel directly prior to your arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited. ### Is parking available? Guests can self-park for CAD 37 per night. This rate includes in-and-out privileges until 4:00 pm on the check-out date. Valet parking is available for CAD 51 per night. All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice and applicable taxes. ### Is there a resort fee? No, the hotel does not require a resort fee. ### What time is check-in and check-out? Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. ### Can I reserve a smoking room? No. All rooms are non-smoking only. ### Does the property have WiFi? Yes, free WiFi access is available. ### Does the property serve a complimentary breakfast? No, but guests can purchase from the hotel's restaurant. ### Does the property have a restaurant? Yes. Guests can dine at the hotel's four restaurants and a bar. ### Does the hotel have a pool? Yes. The hotel has an indoor heated pool, a children's wading pool, and a whirlpool. ### Does the property offers a shuttle service? An airport shuttle service is offered by Lucky to Go Shuttle. Fees apply. Contact the hotel directly for more information. ### Is the hotel accessible? What accessible amenities are available? The hotel is accessible. Accessible features include wheelchairs available for guests' use inside the hotel and accessible in-room amenities. Please contact the hotel directly for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements. ADA-defined service animals are welcome at no extra cost. ### How far is Fairmont Empress from Miniature World? Miniature World is 100 meters away from the hotel. ### How far is Fairmont Empress from the Maritime Museum of British Columbia? The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is 100 meters away from the hotel. ### How far is Fairmont Empress from Royal BC Museum? Royal BC Museum is 150 meters away from the hotel. ### How far is Fairmont Empress from the Victoria Bug Zoo? Victoria Bug Zoo is 200 meters away from the hotel. ### How far is the nearest airport? The nearest airport is Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, about 1.4 kilometers from the property.