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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Very nice experience
May 16, 2026TravelForFunAndWorkHamburg, Germany
We stayed as a familiy in a Two-Doubles Suite with Fairmont Gold. Everything worked very well. Checkin at the dedicated check-in on the 18th floor was seamless. The lounge on the same floor was very convenient and served excellent breakfast as well as some nice food items and desserts in the evening. The location is excellent: Only minutes from…
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We stayed as a familiy in a Two-Doubles Suite with Fairmont Gold. Everything worked very well. Checkin at the dedicated check-in on the 18th floor was seamless. The lounge on the same floor was very convenient and served excellent breakfast as well as some nice food items and desserts in the evening. The location is excellent: Only minutes from the UP Express station, directly at Union station with direct access to PATH. Walkable distance to various great attractions. The room was well appointed and well serviced. The water pressure could have been higher, but that is about the only complaint I can come up with.
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Cool historic building but not all positives
May 16, 2026Erin C
The hotel is a historic building and is a really cool space. I wouldn't stay there again though. The single biggest (and possibly easiest for the Fairmont Royal York to fix) problem is that the whole place is EXTREMELY fragrant. People in my family have allergies and asthma and the smell was too strong. Just walk in the door and you'll see what I…
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The hotel is a historic building and is a really cool space. I wouldn't stay there again though. The single biggest (and possibly easiest for the Fairmont Royal York to fix) problem is that the whole place is EXTREMELY fragrant. People in my family have allergies and asthma and the smell was too strong. Just walk in the door and you'll see what I mean.
We splurged on the afternoon high tea at the hotel. It was very expensive. I didn't imagine the restaurant area would also have a strong fragrance too (it's in the middle of the lobby) and it was pretty distracting and took away from our enjoyment of the food. Also the food all looked nice but was really nothing special. Hotel food quality, dressed up pretty.
Harder to fix are the rooms, at least the smaller, less fancy ones. We got one of the more basic rooms for our family - two large beds, a chair, desk, bathroom. Totally normal hotel room. But remember that the hotel is OLD. Old buildings are awesome but when you outfit them with modern accoutrements, sometimes weird stuff happens. Our bathroom was small enough that there was no place for the trash can to sit except directly in front of the sink. The windows provided pretty good soundproofing from outside noise but there was no soundproofing between the rooms and our neighbors were having a loud party late into the night.
The location is great though. Easy access to transit, walking distance to the waterfront and CN Tower.
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Exceptional!
May 14, 2026debbyagiusWhitby, Canada
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON
My husband surprised me on our 25th wedding anniversary with a stay here at Fairmont Gold. What an incredible treat! We had lunch at our favourite bar, The Library Bar and were even more spoiled than we usually are by the thoughtful, attentive staff! Thank you for making our day extra special! Champagne,…
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Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON
My husband surprised me on our 25th wedding anniversary with a stay here at Fairmont Gold. What an incredible treat! We had lunch at our favourite bar, The Library Bar and were even more spoiled than we usually are by the thoughtful, attentive staff! Thank you for making our day extra special! Champagne, desserts with a sweet anniversary message on the tray…beautifully done! Thank you Justine, Kimberly and everyone else who helped!
The Gold experience was fabulous! Friendly, prompt check in, the most inviting, warm lounge. Welcome drinks, introduction to the offerings and services in the lounge along with times for meals, afternoon snacks, appetizers, sweets etc. Kyla, Matty and the whole team were so very thoughtful, generous and flawless in their delivery of beverages etc.
Our room had a complimentary bottle of wine in ice bucket, 2 wine glasses, a dome covered plate of chocolate strawberries and a lovely handwritten note wishing us all the best on our 25 th anniversary.
I was thrilled to see Chef Dennis whom I had met about 10 years ago and hadn’t seen since he moved to the Gold level. He made me a special dish of waffles and delivered it himself! I love this thoughtful, kind man!
I have been a fan of the Fairmont for years and have often told the staff how much other companies could benefit and learn from the team at the Fairmont. You really are a team! You are consistently exceptional! Keep up the great work! It does not go unnoticed!
Sincerely,
Debby Agius
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hip replacement candidate had great assistance
May 14, 2026Marie S
We arrived quite late at night. The Royal York staff was ready and very helpful. We started needing wheelchair assistance during the trip, and they have bent over backwards to help with the transportation and baggage.
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May 14, 2026Scenic585881
This is my favourite hotel in Toronto and I have stayed at the intercontinental, sheraton, chelsea, royal sonesta, etc. First, you cannot get a more convenient location with regards to access. Take the train from the airport and walk 5 minutes across the street . It costs 12 dollars to get you there. The last time I took a taxi to Front Street it…
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This is my favourite hotel in Toronto and I have stayed at the intercontinental, sheraton, chelsea, royal sonesta, etc. First, you cannot get a more convenient location with regards to access. Take the train from the airport and walk 5 minutes across the street . It costs 12 dollars to get you there. The last time I took a taxi to Front Street it was over an hour and over $100. When I arrived a lovely porter named Ross helped me with my bags. Ross is an exceptional ambassador for the hotel. This favourable first impression is never diminished as all staff are incredible. The main lobby is breathtaking. When I was there, they had the most amazing cherry blossom and tea party exhibt. The rooms can be smaller but expected in a hotel of this era. Mine was beautifully upgraded. I love to linger i the morning with a coffee and the nespresso machine in my room provided a cafe quality experience. I hate using plastic or paper cups so I really like having proper mugs and wine glasses in the room. The bed is comfortable and the shower was lovely. Where the hotel shines is the pool and gym area. Small touches like the bowl of ruby red apples and lemon ice water were appreciated. The pool has beatiful natural light from the windows and skylight. The steam room was amazing. I am already planning my return.
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Very nice experience
