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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Apr 26, 2024 karenU3864QU London, Canada

The Iconic Royal York is so convenient when visiting Toronto. I always travel by train so it is just a short walk across the street to the hotel. The staff are always welcoming and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The hotel is within walking distance to so many great places (shops, restaurants, markets, venues) and the subway… Read more
The Iconic Royal York is so convenient when visiting Toronto. I always travel by train so it is just a short walk across the street to the hotel. The staff are always welcoming and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The hotel is within walking distance to so many great places (shops, restaurants, markets, venues) and the subway is right there for places too far to walk. The restaurants at the hotel also offer superb, quality dining with consistency so there is never any disappointment. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An excellent stay!

Apr 25, 2024 Marion D

All staff were friendly and helpful. The room was exceptionally comfortable and I hated to leave the armchair and footstool behind! Bed linens and towels were of high quality. I ate breakfast in The Bakery where I was offered a choice of seating and chose a small table by the fireplace. My meal was served on a large attractive plate and… Read more
All staff were friendly and helpful. The room was exceptionally comfortable and I hated to leave the armchair and footstool behind! Bed linens and towels were of high quality. I ate breakfast in The Bakery where I was offered a choice of seating and chose a small table by the fireplace. My meal was served on a large attractive plate and contained yogurt with granola, a smoothie shot, a bran muffin, as well as assorted fruit. The serving was so large I ate only half the muffin. In addition, I was offered a print copy of The Globe and Mail, a paper I usually read on-line. I chose coffee to drink. After checkout, I left my small backpack in the luggage room to retrieve later on my return to Union Station. I will certainly choose this hotel should I stay in Toronto overnight in future. It’s expensive but so are most hotel stays. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely Hotel, Central location, Top Notch Staff

Apr 22, 2024 Cloony F

The staff at the Royal York are some of the most friendly, helpful, professional people I have encountered on my travels! From making a reservation over the phone, to being greeted at the front doors, the check-in, restaurant staff and having the lovely surprise of welcome treats in our beautiful suite, I give my experience at the Royal York FIVE… Read more
The staff at the Royal York are some of the most friendly, helpful, professional people I have encountered on my travels! From making a reservation over the phone, to being greeted at the front doors, the check-in, restaurant staff and having the lovely surprise of welcome treats in our beautiful suite, I give my experience at the Royal York FIVE stars! This Grand, Historic Hotel is very centrallly located in downtown Toronto as well. I will be back! Lorraine Frazer Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fairmont Royal York Exceeded Our Expectations

Apr 21, 2024 MichPatr Ottawa, Canada

We must give credit to Bailey from the hotel's Loyalty team. It was the first time since becoming a newly married couple that we were celebrating with Family. I happened to mention this in a note to the hotel as well as a preference for being located with a view and higher in the house. Well, the views from our room of Toronto's CN Tower were… Read more
We must give credit to Bailey from the hotel's Loyalty team. It was the first time since becoming a newly married couple that we were celebrating with Family. I happened to mention this in a note to the hotel as well as a preference for being located with a view and higher in the house. Well, the views from our room of Toronto's CN Tower were spectacular, and the hand-written card of congratulations accompanied by a wedge of delicious chocolate layer gateau was one of the best unexpected welcomes we have received. And of course, every one who works at the Royal York treated as the moniker implies... royally. Our extended weekend in Toronto to celebrate our marriage with family was made even more memorable thanks to the amazing room and the incredible staff - merci Michael and Patrick Read less
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Apr 21, 2024 Cdntrip555

Another excellent Fairmont Gold experience.The service team inside the lounge were attentive, professional and friendly. The evening gold desk team were courteous and professional. Housekeeping staff were wonderful. Thank you very much!