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.
Based on 2073 reviews
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Very poor experience - room and bathroom tired and not functioning, reception service poor, very loud lobby areas.
May 19, 2025SavelingPitlochry, United Kingdom
As a 5* hotel it was a real let down. On arrival there was no help with luggage and the checkin process was slow. The room was tired and the bathroom was terrible (chipped tiles, yellowing decor, broken bath, very poor shower). The air conditioning was ineffective. The lobby area was incredibly noisy every evening and the Library bar seemed always…
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As a 5* hotel it was a real let down. On arrival there was no help with luggage and the checkin process was slow. The room was tired and the bathroom was terrible (chipped tiles, yellowing decor, broken bath, very poor shower). The air conditioning was ineffective. The lobby area was incredibly noisy every evening and the Library bar seemed always to be closed for private events. There was no response to my feedback on checkout. Way over priced for a poor experience.
The only good aspects of this hotel were the Reign restaurant and Reign bar where the food, drink and service were at the level you would want. It was also well located in the city.
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Clean and comfortable
May 18, 2025Sara C
First time in Toronto. Came for a baseball game. The hotel was great, perfect size, beautiful and clean rooms. My only complaint was the first room we were given had a city view but the keycard didn’t work so instead of reprogramming the card, they immediately put us in a different room. The room we ended up in did not have a view of anything.…
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First time in Toronto. Came for a baseball game. The hotel was great, perfect size, beautiful and clean rooms. My only complaint was the first room we were given had a city view but the keycard didn’t work so instead of reprogramming the card, they immediately put us in a different room. The room we ended up in did not have a view of anything. I would have liked to see the city lit up and the CN tower. But overall, great stay!! Will be back.
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First Class with Amazing Staff!
May 16, 2025erinmN7498QN
From the pre arrival email from the Manager (Fairmont Gold Status + Gold Suite), the hotel SUV drivers, to an accommodated early check in, Jessie's drinks at Clockworks, to being greeted by the AMAZING ladies in the gold lounge who remember how I like my coffee from my last stay in Jan - FIRST class all the way!! I have stayed at many Fairmonts in…
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From the pre arrival email from the Manager (Fairmont Gold Status + Gold Suite), the hotel SUV drivers, to an accommodated early check in, Jessie's drinks at Clockworks, to being greeted by the AMAZING ladies in the gold lounge who remember how I like my coffee from my last stay in Jan - FIRST class all the way!! I have stayed at many Fairmonts in gold level suites and noting compares to the Royal York! The room and view was breathtaking, the Gold lounge is spectacular, the personalized touches are incredible, housekeeping is amazing and the nightly turn down is one of a kind! I recognize it's costly to stay Gold level suite and with that comes some expectation of quality service but what this hotel offers is beyond transactional. The staff here are truly one of a kind! Special thank you to my favorite ladies and how they take care of me and make every morning better - Agnes, Karla and Maryan. I cannot wait for my next visit and thank you for taking such good care of me and making every stay unforgettable ! ❤️
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small, but comfortable room
May 13, 2025Jennifer C
I enjoyed my stay. I had room service for dinner and the food was great. I loved staying in such a historic hotel. My only complaint is that pillows smelled like the previous guest. However, I called front desk and this was resolved quickly. Great location but finding overnight street parking was difficult.
10/10 would recommend :)
May 12, 2025Victor N
The room was immaculate and Stella G was the most professional and attentive house keeper I may have ever come across. She truly made me feel more important than I probably deserve! One of the best Fairmont experiences I’ve ever had - Thank you!
Very poor experience - room and bathroom tired and not functioning, reception service poor, very loud lobby areas.
