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Hotel The Fairmont Empress(5 stars)

721 Government St Show map
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Germany
  • Family
  • Age 51-55
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3.8
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
We had the room from Germany booked half a year before. When we arrived at the front desk had to first be searched for minutes to the rooms. That we received two tiny rooms each with queensize bed (we were 4 people). After multiple complaints the next day we moved to a bigger room. Staff very rude There are beautiful restaurants in the hotel, but very expensive. We enjoyed the tea time in the Teasalon and had to use per person will pay $55 for tea and snacks. Was very good, but extremely overpriced. Very different rooms, the can … read more
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  • Location
    Overlooking Victoria’s spectacular Inner Harbour, this hotel captures the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. The hotel is located in the city centre where an array of restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs, shops and railway station are to be found. A bus stop is to be found behind the hotel. The Royal British Columbia Museum, the Aquarium Undersea Gardens, the wax museum, Butchart Gardens and Beacon Hill Park are all situated in the near vicinity and are well worth a visit. Whether seeking a relaxing weekend getaway or an exhilarating outdoor adventure, the hotel offers the perfect island escape.
  • Facilities
    Experience a century of historic charm amidst a backdrop of classic elegance and lavish décor. The elegant, ivy-covered hotel was built in 1908 and renovated in 2003. A total of 9 floors with 477 rooms are on offer, of which 14 are junior suites, 21 are suites and 8 rooms have wheelchair access. Amongst the facilities count a foyer, a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a lift in addition to a hairdressing salon, a signature lounge, 2 award-winning restaurants and conference facilities. There is wireless Internet access to make use of, as well as room and laundry services, bicycle hire and car parking. The hotel is both timeless and new, leisurely and adventurous, casual and opulent.
  • Rooms
    Each of the luxuriously appointed rooms comes with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a hi-fi stereo system, an Internet connection, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing equipment, a double or king-sized bed and heating.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Within the hotel is the magnificent 2,500 m² Willow Stream spa offering 2 pools of which one is an indoor pool, a children’s paddling area, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, steam baths and a further array of spa offerings including a massage service. Guests may also take advantage of the in-house gym and it is possible to go road/ mountain biking or to participate in the hotel entertainment programme (also for children). The nearest golf course is 25 minutes away.
  • Meals
    All meals are available in a buffet form; lunch and the evening meal may alternatively be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu.
  • Payment
    American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.
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Hotel amenities

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Play rooms
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Additional childrens' bed
  • CD Player
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Pets allowed
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Cafe
  • Catering service

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Beauty treatments
  • Sauna
  • Whirlpool

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Express check in and check out
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • 24 hour security
  • Car hire
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Pets allowed
  • Children welcome
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Wifi
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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