Fairmont Royal York

Toronto, Canada

Star 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 Majestic Old Hotel with Good Service. The Hotel Patrons? ...

Jul 30, 2025 30YearsTraveling Washington DC, District of Columbia

The Fairmont Royal York is a majestic old hotel well-situated in old Toronto. Dark wood, gold leaf, and marble abound. And the hotel is close to a lot of things. We were there for a weekend to see a sports game, and we stayed on the Gold Club level. Trains, buses, taxis, and Ubers were all right there. Everything was very well done. … Read more
The Fairmont Royal York is a majestic old hotel well-situated in old Toronto. Dark wood, gold leaf, and marble abound. And the hotel is close to a lot of things. We were there for a weekend to see a sports game, and we stayed on the Gold Club level. Trains, buses, taxis, and Ubers were all right there. Everything was very well done. Friendly staff, good service, clean, well-done rooms, and the Gold Club Level lounge was great. Good snacks and good food throughout the day. There's no dress code at the Fairmont Royal York. So in the hotel's elegant restaurant, lounge, bar, and even in the Gold Club Level lounge, you'll see people dressed like they just got off a Carnival Cruise line ship. However you're dressed, you can walk in off the street and dine at the restaurant, and drink in the lounges and bars. So the people vibe doesn't match the hotel's classic/majestic vibe. But that's the only "off" thing here. Definitely consider the Fairmont Royal York for your Toronto stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful stay!

Jul 29, 2025 anafuquay Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beautiful hotel and wonderful service! Elvira was extremely friendly and personable. She did an amazing job ensuring my room was tidy and I had everything necessary for a comfortable stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you are visiting Toronto!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Royal Performance!

Jul 28, 2025 LondonRaT London, United Kingdom

Ideally located opposite Union Station, which of itself is a beauty to look at, the Royal York is like stepping back in time to a period of glamour and authentic service. Everything was fabulous, from the reception, to the bar where we had beef sliders, cocktail and beer, to the room with comfy beds. The icing on the cake though, was the health… Read more
Ideally located opposite Union Station, which of itself is a beauty to look at, the Royal York is like stepping back in time to a period of glamour and authentic service. Everything was fabulous, from the reception, to the bar where we had beef sliders, cocktail and beer, to the room with comfy beds. The icing on the cake though, was the health spa area with pool (15m), jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. One suggestion would be to have a bucket in the sauna to get the heat up (there was a tap but no receptacle). Finally, the option to leave bags after checking out was great, allowing us to explore without the hassle of our bags. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Royal York Hotel is like all royalty: from a past era

Jul 27, 2025 Pat O

My wife and I had looked forward to our stay at the iconic Royal York Hotel, and in most ways, it lived up to our expectations. The bedroom was a good size, the staff were pleasant and helpful, the room was quiet apart from the very unmusical booming from a band on the promenade in front of Union Station (which mercifully ended about ten pm) and… Read more
My wife and I had looked forward to our stay at the iconic Royal York Hotel, and in most ways, it lived up to our expectations. The bedroom was a good size, the staff were pleasant and helpful, the room was quiet apart from the very unmusical booming from a band on the promenade in front of Union Station (which mercifully ended about ten pm) and the location was ideal for a few days get-away. However, there were some unexpected flaws in the hotel. The building is an old one, so making additional room to a floor plan is nigh impossible. Consequently, the bathroom in our room was tiny. I mean tiny. The towel rack was behind the bathroom door, so to get towel I had to close the door (more about the door in a moment). The space between bathtub, toilet and sink was negligible. About that bathroom door. It would not stay shut. When my wife had an early morning bath, to avoid disturbing me while I still slept, she had to lock the door to keep it closed. Then when it was open, it not only covered the towel rack, it was a constant reminder of its presence as it nudged my rear end while at the sink. The doors generally were an issue. The closet door would not stay open. The room’s entry door was very heavy to move (as were the revolving doors at the Hotel’s entry). Granted, we are seniors, but we are not weaklings. So when a gallant gentleman assisted my wife to rotate the revolving door, you get an idea of its weight. For some reason, guests were ordered to use the revolving door, rather than a few regular doors. A final concern was that the lighting in the room is limited. We attempted to use the coffee maker which was attached to a sliding drawer but trying to find how to remove the water reservoir and generally how to operate it was a challenge in the poor light until my wife produced her trusty flashlight. Despite these hiccups, we enjoyed our days at the hotel. Would I recommend it? Yes, but with the caveat that it is on the order of a three star hotel, so gear your expectations accordingly. Also, be prepared for a host of unexpected taxes which balloon the final price. David P. O’Connor Read less
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Jul 26, 2025 Anne-Marie R

The hotel is beautiful and classy and the rooms are comfortable. The staff is very professional and friendly with attention to detail. Our 90 old mother felt like a queen! We had an amazing stay.