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 2334 reviews
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The review
Aug 6, 2026Lorcan ODublin, Ireland
The lobby was really nice the location was really good spot and the room are really nice but when I went back to the room the room wasn’t cleaned so went to guest services to get it cleaned went back into my room it was cleaned I go back to my room the next day the room wasn’t cleaned I called up it was cleaned then but staff was really nice they…
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The lobby was really nice the location was really good spot and the room are really nice but when I went back to the room the room wasn’t cleaned so went to guest services to get it cleaned went back into my room it was cleaned I go back to my room the next day the room wasn’t cleaned I called up it was cleaned then but staff was really nice they were helpful but recommended to stay there
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Strong Urine Odor in the Room!
Aug 4, 2026Curiosity43285285632Gainesville, Florida
We stayed at the Fairmont for five nights during a family vacation. We arrived around 5:00 pm on our check-in day and found approximately 20 people ahead of us in line. The check-in process took about 45 minutes. Despite the long wait, the front desk staff were polite and friendly.
We had booked a Signature Room but were assigned an accessible…
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We stayed at the Fairmont for five nights during a family vacation. We arrived around 5:00 pm on our check-in day and found approximately 20 people ahead of us in line. The check-in process took about 45 minutes. Despite the long wait, the front desk staff were polite and friendly.
We had booked a Signature Room but were assigned an accessible room on the second floor. While the room was quiet, we did not request an accessible room and found the accessible bathroom layout and heavy door inconvenient for our stay with two kids.
That evening, we noticed a strong urine odor coming from the area between the two beds. The smell was very unpleasant and made the room uncomfortable. We also discovered that the in-room safe had a low battery and would not lock.
I called the hotel the following morning and explained both issues. However, when we returned later that day, nothing had been addressed. We reported the problems again the next day, but the odor remained and seemed to get even worse. Every time we entered the room, the smell was immediately noticeable and unpleasant. Unfortunately, we were never offered a room change or any form of compensation. For a hotel of this caliber, I found the handling of these issues disappointing and below expectations.
We also had breakfast at the hotel one morning. The service was quite slow, and the dining area was very noisy due to ongoing construction or renovation work, which made the experience less enjoyable.
Overall, while the staff were courteous, our stay did not meet the standards we expected from a Fairmont property. The unresolved room issues and lack of proactive customer service left us disappointed.
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Stunning Toronto Experience Like No Other
Aug 4, 2026Nomad48136225123
Absolutely stunning and perfect stay, close to everything, fantastic customer service, delightful room service, incredible amenities, and a feeling that you are walking on history. Give yourself a chance, book this hotel, and enjoy all it has to offer! The investment is worth it!
Exceptional experience
Aug 1, 2026tracydreviewGrand Island, New York
Our stay at the Fairmont Royal York in July was absolutely wonderful, but what truly made it unforgettable was the exceptional service we received from Mariah, our reservations coordinator.
Mariah went above and beyond to make our stay magical. When we arrived, she had arranged a beautiful cake decorated to look like the band’s album cover, along…
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Our stay at the Fairmont Royal York in July was absolutely wonderful, but what truly made it unforgettable was the exceptional service we received from Mariah, our reservations coordinator.
Mariah went above and beyond to make our stay magical. When we arrived, she had arranged a beautiful cake decorated to look like the band’s album cover, along with custom “concert tickets” and friendship bracelets waiting in our room for my daughter and her best friend. The thought, creativity, and attention to detail were incredible, and seeing the excitement on the girls’ faces was priceless.
Mariah didn’t just help coordinate our reservation—she created a memory that we will cherish for years to come. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine desire to make our stay special exceeded every expectation.
The Fairmont Royal York is fortunate to have someone like Mariah representing its brand. She embodies true hospitality, and because of her, our stay was so much more than just a hotel visit. Thank you, Mariah, for making our trip to Toronto so incredibly special. We can’t wait to return!
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Nice hotel to explore downtown
Jul 31, 2026Ankit P
Great location and cleaned room. Little expensive but everything is walking distance
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