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The Fairmont Empress Hotel

Hotel in Victoria-Downtown

Hotel★★★★4-starLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)
Opened
1908
Floors
8
Brand
Fairmont

Location Excellent location — 18 attractions within walking distance

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About

Overlooking Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour and just steps away from the scenic downtown, Canada’s Castle on the Coast sits proudly at the centre of culture and history.

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · pool on site · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Location

What's nearby

  • Tea at the Empress0.0 km
  • Miniature World0.1 km
  • Maritime Museum of British Columbia0.1 km
  • Victoria Bug Zoo0.2 km
  • Wawadiťła, The Mungo Martin House0.2 km
  • Thunderbird Park0.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 236 places to eat🛒 5 supermarkets💊 6 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) 1.7 km → all hotels near YWH
Nearest beach
Steve Fonyo Beach1.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
CAD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Fairmont Empress Hotel?

From The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is around 1.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Fairmont Empress Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Steve Fonyo Beach, is about 1.5 km from The Fairmont Empress Hotel in a straight line.

Does The Fairmont Empress Hotel have wifi, parking, a pool?

Yes — The Fairmont Empress Hotel offers free wi-fi, swimming pool, spa & wellness, fitness centre, parking, restaurant, breakfast, pet friendly, family friendly.

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