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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Jun 28, 2025 Jodie S

The staff is above and beyond and made our stay very welcomed! We would definitely come back and recommend to others staying here!
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Jun 28, 2025 genevieve1976 Montreal, Canada

Had stayed at the Royal York almost a decade ago and found the rooms to be in such poor shape it was shocking. Upon hearing the hotel had undergone a massive revamp and were now under the Fairmount banner, felt confident about giving them a try. The main lobby has indeed underwent an overhaul and looks plush. However the revamp does not extend to… Read more
Had stayed at the Royal York almost a decade ago and found the rooms to be in such poor shape it was shocking. Upon hearing the hotel had undergone a massive revamp and were now under the Fairmount banner, felt confident about giving them a try. The main lobby has indeed underwent an overhaul and looks plush. However the revamp does not extend to the corridors not many of the rooms. Upon entering the room, found a beige, used and outdated room. Damage to the furniture (see photos), a dusty shower curtain, not something you expect. Asked to be moved to a newer room and while the second room was somewhat better it was small and stilll nothing like the photos used on the hotel website, priceline etc. It seems the photos used online are for the GOLD rooms only and this is misleading. At a similar pricepoint and location Toronto has multiple options with more appealing rooms and modern amenities. Also, charging 15$ a day for WIFI in 2025.....come on now. Read less
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Jun 25, 2025 oumou j

Genoveva the room attendant was amazing she was so friendly and her attitude is really positive! She went out of her way to ensure we were looked after throughout the stay
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Jun 22, 2025 BrisbaneSmiley Brisbane, Australia

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal York. The suite was fantastic, although be warned this is a very large hotel and the corridors are quite long so if you have room well away from the lifts you will have a bit of a walk. Special shout out to Britney from guest services for looking after us. A highlight of this hotel is the Library Bar… Read more
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal York. The suite was fantastic, although be warned this is a very large hotel and the corridors are quite long so if you have room well away from the lifts you will have a bit of a walk. Special shout out to Britney from guest services for looking after us. A highlight of this hotel is the Library Bar both for the drinks and the wonderful staff who work there. Make sure you avail yourself of this truly amazing bar. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful experience on the Gold Level

Jun 21, 2025 FuzzyBeaver Montreal, Canada

We keep returning due to the fabulous staff, amenities and rooms. The Gold Level service levels are extremely high right from the moment you check in. The lounge food and drink are very good. The rooms are large with many amenities plus housekeeping keep them perfect. The hotel is in a great location relative to restaurants, museums, transit,… Read more
We keep returning due to the fabulous staff, amenities and rooms. The Gold Level service levels are extremely high right from the moment you check in. The lounge food and drink are very good. The rooms are large with many amenities plus housekeeping keep them perfect. The hotel is in a great location relative to restaurants, museums, transit, etc. The Gold Level is definitely recommended. One piece of advice is to avoid the Reign restaurant. For the second time in a row the service was very sub-par. For such a high-end restaurant you expect a lot better. Take a pass since there are so many nearby restaurants with excellent service and good food. Read less