Fairmont Empress

The Biosphere Certified Fairmont Empress Hotel undertakes many notable sustainable initiatives, including the company’s Planet 21 commitment to plant 10 million trees, and the Empress’ Bee Sustainable Program, which sees them boast over 20 honey bee apiaries and 20 wild bee hotels. In addition to these great initiatives, the Fairmont Empress aimed to remove all single-use plastic items by the end of 2022, and is committed to reducing it’s carbon emissions 46% by 2030 and be net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Recognized as the #2 Best Canadian City Hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards and honoured as a top Western Canadian Hotel in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in the heart of Victoria, BC overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. The MICHELIN key and Forbes-recommended hotel is a distinguished 4 Green Key property committed to sustainable practices. The 1908 historic site offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine with an award-winning wine list—while home to one of the World’s most iconic Afternoon Tea experiences. Following a $60+ million restoration completed in 2017, the hotel has transformed into an elegant must-visit destination where modern luxury intertwines with timeless charm. In 2023, the property introduced a reimagined Fairmont Gold Experience. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms await to be guests’ home away from home, while a newly renovated lounge offers guests a cozy haven in the city and a private outdoor terrace peers over a perfectly manicured landscape. Historic Hotels Worldwide honours the property’s prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World, making it the perfect starting point for exploring Vancouver Island’s stunning natural beauty.