Fairmont Empress Hotel (with kids)

Great place to stay. It’s like going back in time in the best of ways. The rooms are super nice and clean. The ambience and feeling you get while walking around here is truly amazing. Especially if you like kind of a spooky feel.

Everything is overwhelmingly beautiful. We love the view from our window, down to where the hotel is situated with respect to the harbor. We feel like our room is very well appointed. We had Afternoon Tea at the lounge and it was the best tea we've ever had. We can't say good enough things about the staff, including Ramona, who was very delightful as our server.

I have stayed a couple of times here with my husband and the service is always amazing. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy and the linens are always fresh. The complimentary soaps and toiletries are great quality and the location of the hotel makes it an amazing choice especially when you don't have a car but want to explore downtown. The lobby restaurant (Q at the empress) is amazing and the...

I give this hotel a solid 4 stars. The location was phenomenal especially for arriving via ferry from WA. The service was outstanding. My family felt very well taken care of during our stay. The bell boys and concierge were very accommodating and welcoming. The rooms could use a bit of updating particularly with needing more ventilation in the bathrooms. The beds were very comfortable and rooms...

We enjoyed a short getaway, and it was simply perfect. The hotel’s location right in downtown made it easy for us to explore the city’s beautiful waterfront.Our room was comfortable, and the service was outstanding. A special thank to the beautiful and helpful young lady at reception (Miriam )who made us feel so welcome. She arranged the afternoon tea for us an experience we’ll never forget. W...