The Fairmont Empress Hotel
- 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.
Amenities
Best for
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
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 Beach — 1.5 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
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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