tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post1698035309264318953..comments2024-03-27T19:25:02.619-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: We have been "Empressed"hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-44292384553084443582014-08-18T12:49:33.001-07:002014-08-18T12:49:33.001-07:00Thank you, Hostess!Thank you, Hostess!SusanGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13146676040937598049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76363972682370683102014-08-18T07:45:14.520-07:002014-08-18T07:45:14.520-07:00Happy Anniversary! I love The Empress - have never...Happy Anniversary! I love The Empress - have never stayed there but did enjoy high tea with my husband several years ago. I have never been let down by a Fairmont Hotel. They are so luxurious! Adrienne Shubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826463555838820028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-23190232302732389272014-08-17T18:39:18.379-07:002014-08-17T18:39:18.379-07:00Happy Anniversary Hostess! I've stayed at a ...Happy Anniversary Hostess! I've stayed at a number of Fairmont properties; but have yet to visit the Empress. <br />I eat curry almost every day. My favourite is aloo mutter, and as crazy as it seems; frequently have it for breakfast; <br /> My birthstone's ruby, and I treasure the ring, and earrings, my husband gave to me one birthday. Whenever I fly commercial, I superstitiously need to wear my rubies.<br />I was surprised to see the ceramic Jaguar, in the photo with the blue bags. I bought the very same one for my son's bedroom in Florida.No Sacrifice Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768755519910407042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-79617614868600613872014-08-17T12:42:25.135-07:002014-08-17T12:42:25.135-07:00Oh, Hostess, what an outing! (And you didn't s...Oh, Hostess, what an outing! (And you didn't show us what you were wearing!) I knew there would be a tiger somewhere, and there he was, pinned to the wall. All very shades of Empire! It looks delicious.Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-81666785585930234312014-08-17T07:36:55.611-07:002014-08-17T07:36:55.611-07:00Awwwww . . . like, oh my . . .
what a treat . . . ...Awwwww . . . like, oh my . . .<br />what a treat . . . <br />So important to indulge every once in awhile . . .<br />And what memories it makes too!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-33742577521942273652014-08-16T20:10:38.573-07:002014-08-16T20:10:38.573-07:00I really enjoy the Bengal Room. Curries are my fav...I really enjoy the Bengal Room. Curries are my favourites. The coat, those blue bags…so classic. It sounds as though you had a lovely time.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16957526378466266332014-08-16T17:24:36.710-07:002014-08-16T17:24:36.710-07:00From Margie in Toronto - You've brought back l...From Margie in Toronto - You've brought back lovely memories of Tea at The Empress when a friend and I travelled out west some years ago. Thank you for the lovely photos.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-32692783909948322262014-08-16T12:41:55.521-07:002014-08-16T12:41:55.521-07:00What a lovely anniversary celebration. We've n...What a lovely anniversary celebration. We've never eaten in the Bengal. I've enjoyed afternoon tea a few times - such wonderful service and delectable goodies! I recently bought a similarly colored blue bag from Danier that I'm loving. Bon weekend.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16067830563089855822014-08-16T10:25:10.325-07:002014-08-16T10:25:10.325-07:00I adore the Empress. Thanks for bringing back grea...I adore the Empress. Thanks for bringing back great memories. Congratulations on your anniversary! I also will be tying my scarf that clever way this winter. Enjoy your weekend!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-34265427575229672812014-08-16T07:42:11.071-07:002014-08-16T07:42:11.071-07:00Did you grow up in Victoria or visit here frequent...Did you grow up in Victoria or visit here frequently?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-58201289664683960422014-08-16T07:40:39.977-07:002014-08-16T07:40:39.977-07:00Happy to hear that they were a hit...Happy to hear that they were a hit...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-57268557990912280822014-08-16T07:39:53.574-07:002014-08-16T07:39:53.574-07:00The tea is $60 per person and in off season the pr...The tea is $60 per person and in off season the price goes down...we have a "Friends of the Empress" card which entitles us to a reduction in prices at the spa, restaurant and hotel Sunday through Thursday...if you live in town or travel often it is worth having...now if the shops in the lobby would honour this card I'd be able to shop there more often!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-462697028975579162014-08-16T07:35:22.642-07:002014-08-16T07:35:22.642-07:00Ah just the sound of Mauai Hawaii sounds luxurious...Ah just the sound of Mauai Hawaii sounds luxurious...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-10631667656281279382014-08-16T07:34:22.263-07:002014-08-16T07:34:22.263-07:00We have taken the Clipper numerous times as it is ...We have taken the Clipper numerous times as it is the fastest way to navigate the strait of Juan de Fuca! We love Seattle and who knows you may have been on board when we scooted across the waves...which on occasion can be very rough as you may remember.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-88643681732887070012014-08-16T07:29:47.083-07:002014-08-16T07:29:47.083-07:00My husband and I spent our wedding night at the Em...My husband and I spent our wedding night at the Empress too!<br />I loved the claw footed tub and the views over the harbour and room service was very luxurious...one does crave a little pampering now and again!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-34780605762415996732014-08-16T07:28:10.982-07:002014-08-16T07:28:10.982-07:00I found my bag at The Bungalow on Estevan Avenue i...I found my bag at The Bungalow on Estevan Avenue in Victoria, the bag is French and the tiny label looks like Le Comptoir de la plage...it is made in Madagascar of natural fibres. I saw the same bags at Nicholas Randall on Oak Bay Avenue. It is a great tote and I always get compliments when I carry it.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-33831821291009848362014-08-16T07:22:53.889-07:002014-08-16T07:22:53.889-07:00I see by your blog post that you are in SF...there...I see by your blog post that you are in SF...there is a direct flight to Victoria!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-7985708892642007612014-08-16T07:18:55.179-07:002014-08-16T07:18:55.179-07:00I appreciate the beauty of the ruby ring in the sh...I appreciate the beauty of the ruby ring in the shop but I am a diamond and sapphire gal at heart...I have a smaller version of that classic ring that Diana had which now is on Kate's finger...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-81987330788973218282014-08-16T07:16:50.428-07:002014-08-16T07:16:50.428-07:00The lobby is full most afternoons in the summer wi...The lobby is full most afternoons in the summer with a line up to get seated and at the cost, which is quite dear, it still is a popular place to relax and take tea...the service is of course excellent so one feels very pampered.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-73204843784602849572014-08-16T05:22:57.176-07:002014-08-16T05:22:57.176-07:00Oh man, memories. I used to work on the Victoria C...Oh man, memories. I used to work on the Victoria Clipper, the jet boat that takes you from Seattle to Victoria that you can probably see out your window. Never made it for high tea, but most of our passengers were headed in that direction. Highland Fashionistahttp://www.highlandfashionista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-57938062470853486192014-08-16T02:10:23.765-07:002014-08-16T02:10:23.765-07:00Oh I envy you, not only because of the hôtel but b...Oh I envy you, not only because of the hôtel but because celebrating one's 40th anniversary must be a wonderful experience too ! xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-3108081413528027012014-08-15T21:33:04.366-07:002014-08-15T21:33:04.366-07:00What a lovely hotel and...congratulations on your ...What a lovely hotel and...congratulations on your anniversery.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-62213762456783970232014-08-15T18:56:32.953-07:002014-08-15T18:56:32.953-07:00Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Many happy c...Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Many happy childhood memories at the Empress. Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-22223375265101313162014-08-15T17:44:38.030-07:002014-08-15T17:44:38.030-07:00What a treat that must have been!
I made your chic...What a treat that must have been!<br />I made your chicken wraps last night - the verdict was 'delicious'!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-36493330664891630372014-08-15T16:39:25.441-07:002014-08-15T16:39:25.441-07:00How much is high tea at the Empress nowadays? It ...How much is high tea at the Empress nowadays? It was around $50/person in 1990 when we went whale watching there. Happy Anniversary! :-) EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com