🇨🇦Fairmont Empress, “Canada’s Castle on the Coast” in Victoria, BC
Our Vancouver Island whirlwind weekend away, was truly a “Dreaming of Vacation” dream come true, and what better way to end a dream trip than with a stay at the Fairmont Empress “Canada’s Castle on the Coast”!? A last minute getaway decision, we are thankful we took this impromptu opportunity to enjoy another one of Canada’s beautiful treasure destinations!
Thanks to this spontaneous decision, we shared fantastic moments, laughed until we cried and wonderful memories were made while we did a weeks’ worth of touring into 72 short hours. (Click my link below to see my blog on how to spend 72hrs on Vancouver Island!)
Our Vancouver Island visit concluded with a stay at one of my favourite iconic luxury brand hotels this time at The Fairmont Empress because of it’s history and elegance and fulfilled yet another Fairmont Hotel bucket list check.
“Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered.”
– Giorgio Armani
Statues on street in front of the Fairmont Empress 
Pool area
Fairmont Empress Info:
➡️ https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/
➡️☎️ 250-384-8111
➡️theempress@fairmont.com
➡️Check-in: 4pm
➡️Check-out: 11am
➡️Pool & Hotub
➡️Fitness Center
➡️Spa
➡️Parking on site
➡️Pets welcome
➡️Bicycle rentals
Curtesy phones in hallways to front desk. 
Fairmont Empress Tips:
➡️Book the world famous “Tea at the Empress” served in the Lobby Lounge
➡️Doors are locked at 10pm for safety reasons, card key required for entry.
➡️Bellhop is not available after 10pm (Management can help you with your items.)
A view of Victoria Harbour from the hotel window. 
Enjoying some wine and cheese in our room.
Fairmont Empress, “Canada’s Castle on the Coast” Facts:
➡️The Empress first opened in 1908
➡️In 1965 there was serious talk about tearing down “The Empress” with a “modern hotel”
➡️One of the top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic
➡️Recently named “Best Historic Hotel in the Americas” by Historic Hotels Worldwide
➡️There are 464 guest room and suites
➡️Each year over 500,000 cups of tea are served at “Tea at the Empress”.
