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Not all hotels aspire to be sleek, glass boxes. Fairmont Empress on Vancouver Island is a reminder of a grand, long-forgotten way of life.
Fairmont Empress has been standing on the shores of Inner Harbor since 1908. After 80 years, it was lovingly restored to its original grandeur - all guest rooms were renovated and a health club, indoor pool, and guest reception were added.
Guest rooms are decorated in a very traditional style with comfy armchairs and vanities. Magnificent views overlook the city, courtyard, or spectacular harbor. Fairmont Gold floor has a private lounge with honor bar, evening hors d'oeuvres and an attentive concierge team.
Dining is integral to the Empress experience. Afternoon Tea is a ritual. In fact, more than 800 people per day relive the tradition. The Bengal Lounge serves a renowned curry buffet and the seasonal menu at The Empress Room is prepared with sustainable, local ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.
With her turn-of-the-century beauty, Fairmont Empress captures the elegance of a bygone era but the facilities and service will impress travelers from any age.
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Features 2 Double beds, sitting area with two armchairs, and views of the c...
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Fairmont Two Double
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Features 2 Double beds, sitting area with two armchairs, and views of the city or inner courtyard. Includes Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and Wi-Fi Internet.
Room size: 21 - 31 m2 /
230 - 330 ft2
Room size: 21 - 31 m2 /
230 - 330 ft2
Features 2 Double beds, sitting area with two armchairs, and views of the city or inner courtyard. Includes Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and Wi-Fi Internet.
Features 1 King bed, sitting area with two armchairs and views of the city...
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Fairmont One King
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Features 1 King bed, sitting area with two armchairs and views of the city or inner courtyard. Includes Wi-Fi internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioner.
Room size: 21 - 31 m2 /
230 - 330 ft2
Room size: 21 - 31 m2 /
230 - 330 ft2
Features 1 King bed, sitting area with two armchairs and views of the city or inner courtyard. Includes Wi-Fi internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioner.
Features 2 Queen beds, courtyard view and marble bathroom with rain fall sh...
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Fairmont Gold Spacious Two Queen
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Features 2 Queen beds, courtyard view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 31 - 39 m2 /
330 - 420 ft2
Room size: 31 - 39 m2 /
330 - 420 ft2
Features 2 Queen beds, courtyard view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, courtyard view and marble bathroom with rain shower. I...
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Fairmont Gold Spacious King
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Features 1 King bed, courtyard view and marble bathroom with rain shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 31 - 39 m2 /
330 - 420 ft2
Room size: 31 - 39 m2 /
330 - 420 ft2
Features 1 King bed, courtyard view and marble bathroom with rain shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, city or courtyard view, sofa bed, separate living room...
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One Bedroom Suite King
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Features 1 King bed, city or courtyard view, sofa bed, separate living room and rain fall shower. Includes Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 450 - 650 m2 /
4844 - 6997 ft2
Room size: 450 - 650 m2 /
4844 - 6997 ft2
Features 1 King bed, city or courtyard view, sofa bed, separate living room and rain fall shower. Includes Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, harbor view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower....
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Fairmont Gold Harbor View King
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Features 1 King bed, harbor view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 26 - 33 m2 /
280 - 350 ft2
Room size: 26 - 33 m2 /
280 - 350 ft2
Features 1 King bed, harbor view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, inner harbor view and marble bathroom with rain fall s...
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Fairmont Gold Spacious Harbor King
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Features 1 King bed, inner harbor view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 35 - 39 m2 /
380 - 420 ft2
Room size: 35 - 39 m2 /
380 - 420 ft2
Features 1 King bed, inner harbor view and marble bathroom with rain fall shower. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, separate living area and city view. Includes private l...
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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite
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Features 1 King bed, separate living area and city view. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 42 - 56 m2 /
450 - 600 ft2
Room size: 42 - 56 m2 /
450 - 600 ft2
Features 1 King bed, separate living area and city view. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, harbor view, separate living room with sofabed and two...
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Signature One Bedroom Harbor View Suite
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Features 1 King bed, harbor view, separate living room with sofabed and two baths. Includes Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 79 m2 /
850 ft2
Room size: 79 m2 /
850 ft2
Features 1 King bed, harbor view, separate living room with sofabed and two baths. Includes Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 2 Queen beds, harbor view and separate living room. Includes priva...
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Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite Harbor Queen
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Features 2 Queen beds, harbor view and separate living room. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 42 - 56 m2 /
450 - 600 ft2
Room size: 42 - 56 m2 /
450 - 600 ft2
Features 2 Queen beds, harbor view and separate living room. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features 1 King bed, inner harbor view and separate living area. Includes p...
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Fairmont Gold 1 Bedroom Suite Harbor King
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Features 1 King bed, inner harbor view and separate living area. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 42 - 70 m2 /
450 - 750 ft2
Room size: 42 - 70 m2 /
450 - 750 ft2
Features 1 King bed, inner harbor view and separate living area. Includes private lounge access, private check-in, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Features two bedrooms, 1 King and 2 Queen beds, harbor view and a sofa bed....
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Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Harbor View Suite
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Features two bedrooms, 1 King and 2 Queen beds, harbor view and a sofa bed. Includes complimentary breakfast, lounge access, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
Room size: 116 m2 /
1250 ft2
Room size: 116 m2 /
1250 ft2
Features two bedrooms, 1 King and 2 Queen beds, harbor view and a sofa bed. Includes complimentary breakfast, lounge access, Wi-Fi Internet, tea kettle, coffee maker and air conditioning.
CAA - Four Diamond Award - 1989-2014
Condé Nast Traveler - No.15, Top 30 Hotels in Canada- 2012
Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List - 2011
Travel + Leisure - 500 World's Best Hotels - 2009 & 2011
Condé Nast Traveler - No.1 Hotel on Vancouver Island & No.11 in Canada - 2009
