When we decided to do a long weekend in Victoria there wasn’t really much options as far as hotels. And when I say not much option, what I really mean is that P didn’t leave us with many.

She’s the queen of our relationship – so it was only fair that we made her feel like one for a weekend, that’s why we settled on the Fairmont Empress.

The hotel was built a century ago and is home to the queen during her visits to Canada. The decor and atmosphere make you feel like royalty! Our time in Victoria consisted of alot of cool bars and restaurants which we will write about later but the highlight was the hotel.

We had brunch on Sunday at the hotel and afternoon drinks – both were in different areas of their massive dining room. The mahogany wall panels and soaring ceilings make you feel like you’re in a different era. We could picture people dressed in huge gowns and button up suits!

The customer service at the hotel was exceptional. We went during COVID and the hotel stood out as being clean and organized. The staff upgraded our room free of charge! Service and finishes in the hotel were top of the line. The location itself lends extremely well to exploring downtown Victoria. Everything is within walking distance.

If you’re looking to feel like royalty and if you’re lucky even bump into the queen in the hallway – book the empress when you visit Victoria!