Recipient of the Condé Nast Gold List 2010, The Fairmont Empress majestically rises over Victoria's Inner Harbour. With turn of the century architecture and timeless beauty, this luxury hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. The Fairmont Empress resort regally captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, while the facilities and services meet the needs of today's modern traveler.

Whether exhilarating whale watching safaris, world class golf, epicurean-rich local cuisine, cultural exhibits, a soothing aromatic massage in Willow Stream Spa or a picturesque garden or winery tour, you will be mesmerized by the countless experiences The Fairmont Empress and Vancouver Island have to offer! Whatever your desires, the luxury "castle on the coast" offers the perfect destination for business or pleasure.

Victoria is one of the world's most exquisite destinations in which guests may arrive by land, sea or air. Try an awe-inspiring seaplane over a collection of coastal islands, a marine-bound journey from Vancouver by ferry or from Seattle via the Strait of Juan de Fuca aboard the high-speed ferry; getting here is part of the perfect adventure.

Condé Nast Traveler - 2009 Winner

The Fairmont Empress, along with twenty-four other Fairmont hotels, has been recognized among the best in the world.

The Fairmont Empress earned an impressive number one ranking of hotels on Vancouver Island and number eleven on the top Canadian hotels. This marks the fifth consecutive time the iconic Victoria Inner Harbour hotel has been recognized on this prestigious list. In addition, Vancouver Island received the accolade as the number two island in North America and the city of Victoria is ranked number four city in the Americas.

All nominations and recognition are selected by Condé Nast readers, regarded among the world's savviest and most passionate travelers. Criteria for the awards are based on location, food, overall design, rooms and service, and hotels selected are regarded as some of the best in the world.

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