The Empire Hotel, which has been called the "grand old lady" of the West Coast,[1] is a landmark two-storey heritage listed building located in Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia.

It is located on the corner of Orr and Driffield Streets, across the road from the Queenstown railway station of the time.

[2] It was still in operation as of August, 2023[3] Construction was by James Wilson of Zeehan for the developers Parer and Higgins[4] and it has had several owners during its history.

[5][6] It was subject to annual visits by the Licensing Court, which checked for compliance with the requirements applicable to the interior and exterior of the hotel.

Michael's younger brother John Parer owned The Empire Hotel until he sold it in April 1925 to Mr Thomas Cook who had been the licensee for the previous nine years.