Fairmont Empress

Unforgettable experiences call for exceptional settings. Recognized as the #1 Canadian City Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards and honoured as a top Western Canadian Hotel in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in the heart of Victoria, BC overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. This Forbes Recommended and MICHELIN Key property features 431 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, the indulgent Fairmont Spa offering signature West Coast treatments, and Q at the Empress, where Pacific Northwest flavours shine alongside an award-winning wine list and locally inspired cocktails. In the heart of the hotel, the world-famous Tea at the Empress is served daily in the Lobby Lounge, set against the backdrop of harbour views.