The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria

Name: The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria
Rating: 4.0

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Overlooking Victoria’s inner harbour, Fairmont Empress has a prime position in glorious Victoria. Oozing elegance and style, this is a swish place to stay when exploring this historic city.

Fairmont Empress is a Grand Dame hotel with a reputation for attentive service and refined style. The guestrooms are smartly appointed with all the details and luxury finishes that you’d expect from a posh hotel. There are 464 rooms, but its size doesn’t dilute the personal and helpful service. Afternoon tea is something of a rite of passage at the Fairmont Empress. A tradition since 1908, guests gorge on platters of scones and jam, finger sandwiches, hotel-made honey, and tea served in elegant china in the lobby lounge. Dinner doesn’t disappoint either. The opulent Q at the Empress serves sustainably sourced seafood and ingredients supplied by local farmers, while contemporary portraits of Queen Victoria overlook diners. Families are warmly welcomed at Fairmont Empress, and the hotel lays on scavenger hunts, milk and cookies, and complimentary dining for under 5s to keep little ones (and their parents) happy. Plus, the indoor pool will likely be a hit. The fact that there may be a few kids about doesn’t detract from an otherwise polished, adult-orientated experience. The Willow Stream Spa is a destination in itself – a swanky place that offers all manner of decadent treatments complemented by a ritual of sauna, steam room, and mineral pool.

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Location Vancouver Island

Setting On the eastern edge of Victoria's Inner Harbour, a short walk from the main attractions such as the Parliament buildlings and the Downtown district

Transfers Approx. 3½-hour drive and ferry ride from Vancouver airport. Alternatively, you can take a 35-minute floatplane flight from Vancouver harbour to Victoria's Inner Harbour

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