Name: Fairmont Empress
Address: Victoria, CA

Fairmont Empress, VictoriaFairmont Empress in Victoria, Canada has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 44 hotels we score in Victoria. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.6.The Fairmont Empress is a historic luxury hotel with more than 116 years of operation, standing on the Inner Harbour in Victoria, British Columbia. It has 431 rooms and suites furnished in a contemporary-classic British style, and holds Forbes Recommended and MICHELIN Key status, plus a #1 Canadian ranking in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards. Guests can take afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge or eat in a storied dining room, and the hotel offers a spa, pool, hot tub, sauna, gym and valet parking. It suits travellers who want a grand, full-service stay near the waterfront, beaches and city attractions. Some guests note that service can be inconsistent and that bathrooms are small.What stands out

Spacious, comfortable rooms

Central harbourfront location in Victoria

Attentive, helpful staff

Full spa, pool and dining facilities

Watch out for

Some bathrooms are small

Service can be inconsistent

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