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Welcome to Fairmont Empress
Unforgettable moments deserve extraordinary settings: Recognized as the #2 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning Harbour views.
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Celebrated Dining
Eat, drink, and embrace our uniquely Canadian and entirely West Coast inspired dining venues. Enjoy stunning harbour views, flavourful food, curated cocktails, thoughtful service and unforgettable Empress experiences seven days a week! Lasting memories with loved ones happen here bite by bite, sip by sip, side by side.
Fairmont Empress
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Victoria, BC, overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner harbour and just steps away from the British Columbia Parliament Building, top attractions, shops, museums, galleries and parks.