Fairmont Royal York

Toronto, Canada

Virgin rating

Fairmont Luxury Room
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Fairmont Gold Room
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Fairmont Gold Suite
Library Bar
Signature Room
CLOCKWORK Champagne & Cocktails
Signature Room
Fairmont Gold Lounge
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Fairmont Room
Piper's Pub
Fairmont Gold Suite
Fairmont Gold Suite
Library Bar
Fairmont Gold Lounge
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Deluxe Room
Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, Sushi & Sake Lounge
Fairmont Luxury Room
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Fairmont Gold Room
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Fairmont Gold Suite
Library Bar
Signature Room
CLOCKWORK Champagne & Cocktails
Signature Room
Fairmont Gold Lounge
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Fairmont Room
Piper's Pub
Fairmont Gold Suite
Fairmont Gold Suite
Library Bar
Fairmont Gold Lounge
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Deluxe Room
Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, Sushi & Sake Lounge

The hotel

One of Toronto’s landmark hotels, Fairmont Royal York was built by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929 and has since welcomed dignitaries and royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II. Once the tallest building in the British Empire, the hotel is housed in a distinctive chateau-style high-rise building and offers a wealth of amenities to keep you busy in-between sightseeing. The fitness centre is almost a world of its own with lap pool, children’s wading pool, steam rooms, saunas and a state-of-the-art gym. Two levels of shops are enough to satisfy the most ardent of shoppers with more shops located directly underneath the hotel in the PATH complex. Several exceptional restaurants cater to every kind of culinary desire. For mouth-watering steaks, look no further than Benihana Japanese Steakhouse and for the best martinis in town, head to the Library Bar with its rich furnishings and elegant atmosphere. Not to be missed is the afternoon tea and Rooftop Garden Tour, held every Saturday and Sunday.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Children's Pool
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

The hotel is located above PATH, a vast underground shopping and transportation complex with access to Union Station. CN Tower is 3 blocks away and the harbour front 7 minutes away. Transfer time from Toronto Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

1,363 rooms on 24 floors in 1 building with 13 lifts. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi access*, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Fairmont Rooms are 250 sq ft and have limited views of the city, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Luxury Rooms are 250 sq ftand have limited city views, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms are 500 sq ft and have limited city views, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Signature Rooms are 500 sq ft and have views of the city, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Gold Rooms are 230 sq ft and are on the 13th through 18th floors. With exclusive access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge and 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Fairmont Gold Suites are 540 sq ft and have a separate living area with home theatre and SoniCast, marble bathroom, access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Gold Lounge inclusions:

  • Private check-in and check-out in the lounge
  • Continental breakfast
  • Evening canapes
  • Dessert presentations
  • Complimentary WiFi

REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery (modern Canadian brasserie with a French touch, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as late-night cocktails). CLOCKWORK Champagne & Cocktails (light bites, cocktails and Champagne). Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, Sushi & Sake Lounge (open for dinner Tue-Sat). Piper's Pub (open Tue-Sat). Library Bar (open for lunch, dinner, cocktails; afternoon tea on Sat and Sun). Skylit indoor lap pool. Children’s wading pool. Saunas and steam rooms. State-of-the-art 24-hour fitness centre. Spa services*. Two levels of shops. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (reservations required). Concierge. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. WiFi access available in public areas*. Valet parking CA$59 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Classy hotel

May 6, 2024 Matt r Canada

Fantastic classy hotel. Nice restaurant REIGN downstairs for breakfast and dinner. Staff were attentive and friendly. Slightly expensive but really comfortable. No dislikes, very clean.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Grande Dame of hotels in Toronto. Perfect location. Gracious service. Extortionate parking.

May 6, 2024 Waterloonie Waterloo, Canada

This is the place to stay in downtown Toronto. Central to everything with many of the finest restaurants within 10 minutes by cab or on foot. Old world charm and grace. Excellent service. Unless you're willing to pay $70! per night for valet parking, I suggest you park in the (very) nearby Royal Bank Plaza. Highly recommended hotel whenever you… Read more
This is the place to stay in downtown Toronto. Central to everything with many of the finest restaurants within 10 minutes by cab or on foot. Old world charm and grace. Excellent service. Unless you're willing to pay $70! per night for valet parking, I suggest you park in the (very) nearby Royal Bank Plaza. Highly recommended hotel whenever you find yourself in Toronto. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Extremely Disappointed - Never Again!

May 5, 2024 Barb K

My fiancé and I stayed at your iconic beautiful hotel and we were sooo disappointed - I’m not sure what the deal was with dj music throughout the hotel but it was awful, completely not the ambiance I was expecting. Breakfast the next morning was mediocre at best, we certainly never mind paying for a lovely meal - but the lack lustre presentation… Read more
My fiancé and I stayed at your iconic beautiful hotel and we were sooo disappointed - I’m not sure what the deal was with dj music throughout the hotel but it was awful, completely not the ambiance I was expecting. Breakfast the next morning was mediocre at best, we certainly never mind paying for a lovely meal - but the lack lustre presentation was underwhelming- my fiancé makes a better omelette. It was my birthday and we are recently engaged. We came from Vancouver and we’re so looking forward to a special stay at the Royal York - it did not deliver. The hotel itself certainly does but it’s all the little things that will make memories. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible noisy non relaxing environment- yuck

May 5, 2024 Chris H

My Fiancé are hard working people. We are going through a bucket list of adventures. We came all the way from BC to stay at the Iconic Royal York Hotel in Toronto. We were sold on the idea of staying at a hotel with such a Rich History of class and elegance dating back to the golden era of Jazz . 1929! On May 4th 2024, When we arrived at the… Read more
My Fiancé are hard working people. We are going through a bucket list of adventures. We came all the way from BC to stay at the Iconic Royal York Hotel in Toronto. We were sold on the idea of staying at a hotel with such a Rich History of class and elegance dating back to the golden era of Jazz . 1929! On May 4th 2024, When we arrived at the hotel we just wanted to intake it all in , have a cocktail and enjoy the ambience of the “grandest hotel” in the British Empire of 1929. We were so disappointed to have a DJ blaring boom boom music in the main lobby which we could not escape. This was a horrible experience. We didn’t even get to relax and have a cocktail because this garbage bombarbment of music was not escapable. I will be escalating my complaint to the Fairmont at a much higher level. Give your head a shake Royal York , remember who the “paying” guests are at your hotel. You really missed the mark on this one. Never again will I ever pay this kind of “hard working money” for this hotel again . Boooo ! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ask if there are events going on, this hotel is very busy

May 2, 2024 Kim K

Always ask if there are events going on, this is a crowded hotel!! If there is more than one conference or event, I would suggest looking elsewhere. I am sensitive to the crowds and would have liked a slightly quieter trip. Otherwise the hotel is very nice and the service is great. One other issue is that the entire hotel is very dark. I had a… Read more
Always ask if there are events going on, this is a crowded hotel!! If there is more than one conference or event, I would suggest looking elsewhere. I am sensitive to the crowds and would have liked a slightly quieter trip. Otherwise the hotel is very nice and the service is great. One other issue is that the entire hotel is very dark. I had a hard time putting makeup on, seeing my breakfast, etc. Its like a Vegas casino. Read less