The Fairmont Empress
721 Government St Victoria, BC V8W 1W5	Phone  (250) 384-8111

Management

Managed by

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - Toronto, ON

Property 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. 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."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.

Awards

AAA/CAA 4-Diamond Award AAA 4-Diamond Restaurant Award: Empress Room

Property Statistics

Year built 1908 Last year renovated 1989 Number of rooms 472 Meeting rooms 6 Sq. ft. of meeting space 10,000 Banquet capacity 350
		Number of F&B outlets 3

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Casual/3 meal  Coffee Shop

Lounges  Lounge

Amenities

Hotel Amenities
Indoor Pools Fitness Facility Health Clubs	Spas Business Center Data ports

Internet Links

The Fairmont Empress http://www.fairmont.com/empress/

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