... Beautiful nightview of a luxury waterfront castle-like hotel and national historic site... this impressive Edwardian-style building is probably Victoria’s most recognizable landmark.... being one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria... the hotel has 477 rooms, with most either overlooking the Inner Harbour or the hotel’s rear courtyard gardens... four restaurants, gym facilities, a whirlpool bath, spa and indoor swimming pool... in the basement, the hotel keeps a rarely-visited archive, containing old ledgers, menus, photographs and cutlery... well known for its classic Victorian afternoon tea service... serves afternoon tea in the Lobby to over 800 visitors a day... the Empress is an exquisite throwback to the days when Great Britain ruled the waves... Thanks a lot
Glenn!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁
Designed primarily by architect Francis M. Rattenbury and built between 1904 and 1908, the hotel was intended to cater to the wealthy travellers who used the transcontinental railway and took the CPR cruises that docked in the harbour. It was part of its network of hotels, which also includes the Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and Le Château Frontenac.
Since its opening, the hotel has undergone two expansions, the first from 1910 to 1912, and a second expansion in 1928. The Empress underwent a significant restoration between 2015 and 2017.
Stamps:
2X Women in Winter Sports
(Issued 24-01-2018)
Summer sweet treats
(Issued 23-09-2019)
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