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Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Hotels & ResortsUltra-LuxuryCity

Victoria, Canada

464 rooms
Opened 1908 / Fairmont Reimagination 2017
Francis Rattenbury / Edwardian Château & Châteauesque Grand Palace Architecture
Victoria, Canada

World-famous traditional English afternoon tea, warm raisin scones, clotted cream & rare teas

Tea at The Empress

At Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada

Iconic historic tea lobby with original wood columns, crystal chandeliers, and live classical piano

Serving the world’s most celebrated afternoon tea on custom William Edwards royal china daily from 11:00am to 5:30pm.

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Iconic historic tea lobby with original wood columns, crystal chandeliers, and live classical piano

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026