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721 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 CA |
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General Information: |
| Rooms: |
476 |
| Floors: |
8 |
| Time
Zone: |
Pacific Standard Time |
| Ratings: |
CAA/ FOUR STAR AWARD |
Hotel Description:
- During the summer months, The
Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia serves Afternoon Tea
to more guests than most hotels in London, England. More than 900
people per day come to enjoy a tradition that has been part of the
hotel since it opened in 1908.
- The Fairmont Empress has long been
accustomed to entertaining Hollywood celebrities; Rita Hayworth,
Jack Benny, Pat O'Brien, Douglas Fairbanks, Katherine Hepburn, Bob
Hope, Bing Crosby, Tallulah Bankhead and a host of others have
passed through its lobby. Shirley Temple arrived accompanied by her
parents amid rumours that she had fled from California because of
kidnapping threats, a story borne from the presence of two huge
bodyguards who took the room opposite hers and always left their
door open.
- This is the Mecca, this is
the heart and soul of the city."
Throughout its history, The Fairmont Empress has played host to
kings, queens, movie stars and many famous people. In 1919, Edward,
Prince of Wales, waltzed into the dawn in the Crystal Ballroom - an
event considered by Victorians to be of such importance that almost
50 years later, the obituaries of elderly ladies would appear under
headlines such as, "Mrs. Thornley-Hall Dies. Prince of Wales Singled
Her Out." In 1989, over $45 million was spent in the royal
restoration; all the guest rooms were renovated, and a health club
and indoor swimming pool were added. With an emphasis on
craftsmanship, no attempt was made to give the hotel a new image.
Instead, the goal was to restore The Fairmont Empress to its
original elegance.
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General Information:
- Located on Government Street
between Humboldt and Belleville Streets, The Fairmont Empress is a
world renowned landmark and restored heritage hotel overlooking the
inner harbour of Victoria. The symbolic centrepiece of Victoria, The
Fairmont Empress is conveniently located adjacent to the Convention
Centre, Parliament Buildings, Royal British Columbia Museum, shops
and local sites. The Victoria Clipper docks a five minute walk from
the front door.
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Services/Facilities/Amenities:
- Alarm Clock
- Baby Sitting
- Bar
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Coffee Maker
- Concierge Level
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Handicap Facilities
- Express Check Out
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hairdryer In Room
- Mini Bar
- Modem Jack
- Meeting Facilities
- Non-Smoking Room
- Small Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shopping
- Spa
- Tennis
- Cable TV
- Laundry/Valet
- VIP Floor
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Reservation Policies: |
| Check-In: |
4pm |
| Check-Out: |
11am |
| Currency: |
CAD |
| Guarantee Policy: |
All reservations must be
guaranteed to a Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy: |
24 hours prior to arrival
subject to change based on seasonal demand |
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