This hotel captures the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. It is located in the city centre where an array of restaurants, nightclubs and major attractions are easily accessible. A bus stop is to be found behind the hotel. The elegant, ivy-covered hotel was built in 1908 and renovated in 2003. A total of 9 floors with 477 rooms are on offer. Amongst the facilities count a foyer, a 24-hour reception desk and a safe. The quests can also enjoy a hairdressing salon, 2 award-winning restaurants and conference facilities. Moreover, there is a laundry service to take advantage of as well as bicycle hire and car parking. Each of the luxuriously appointed rooms comes with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. All accommodation units are fully-equipped as standard including a satellite/ cable TV, a hi-fi stereo system and an Internet connection. Other Hotel Information : Year of construction : 1908, Year of most recent renovation : 2003, Number of floors (main building) : 9, Total number of rooms : 477, Single rooms : 295, Double rooms : 168, Junior suites : 14, Suites : 21, Disability-friendly rooms : 8, Connecting rooms, NO Connecting rooms Other amenities/ services: Wheelchair-accessible, Disability-friendly bathroom, King-size bed, Double bed, Bathroom, Shower, Bathtub, Carpeted floors, Central heating, Individually adjustable heating, Direct dial telephone, Hi-fi, Radio, Ironing set, Tea and coffee making facilities, 24-hour reception, Hotel safe, Currency exchange facilities, Cloakroom, Lift access, Shop, Garden, Wired Internet, Room service, Laundry service, NO Wheelchair-accessible, Bicycle storage, Bicycle hire service, NO Car park, NO Garage, Gym, Small pets allowed (under 5 kg), NO Small pets allowed (under 5 kg), Large pets allowed (over 5 kg), NO Large pets allowed (over 5 kg), Wi-fi, Bar, Highchairs, Air conditioning in Restaurant, Childrens swimming area, Entertainment programme for adults, Entertainment programme for children, Sauna, Steam bath, Hot tub, Massage, Spa treatments, Hairdressing salon
Important place or monument close to the hotel: Rising regally on the banks of Victorias Inner Harbour and representing the center of British Columbias Capitol City.
The Fairmont Empress