Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
6 expert reviews
“The world's best-preserved coastal artillery fort (it dates to 1895) and Canada's oldest West Coast lighthouse occupy a parklike backdrop 13 km (8 miles) west of Victoria.”
– Fodor's
"This elegant, ivy-clad grande dame regally commands what is undoubtedly the best location overlooking the Inner Harbour."
"The world's best-preserved coastal artillery fort (it dates to 1895) and Canada's oldest West Coast lighthouse occupy a parklike backdrop 8 miles west of Victoria." Full review
"If you can, try to peek into the Palm Court with its ornate Tiffany-style glass ceiling." Full review
"One of the grand château-style railroad hotels that grace many Canadian cities." Full review
1 Star
"An icon of Victoria, this imposing hotel bristling with turrets and covered in Virginia creeper has reigned over the town for many years." Full review