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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25 th Anniversary Celebration
Aug 25, 2026Inspire00612808964
Carlo made a very last minute reservation for us at Pai - Duncan. The table we were seated at was intimate and in a quiet corner.
On our first night Carly gifted us with a touching hand written card and glorious treats. She was also able to extend our stay for another night; she is making our special happen! We are creating unforgettable…
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Carlo made a very last minute reservation for us at Pai - Duncan. The table we were seated at was intimate and in a quiet corner.
On our first night Carly gifted us with a touching hand written card and glorious treats. She was also able to extend our stay for another night; she is making our special happen! We are creating unforgettable memories!!
Daryl, our housekeeper, gifted us with a beautiful bottle of wine and a hand written note; we are truly feeling all the love.
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Great amenities horrific dining.
Aug 25, 2026LortmaneBrossard, Canada
I would like to start with the positives.
Very nice old hotel like all the CP hotels, which it was originally. Beautiful location across the street from Union Station and close to multiple restaurant, shopping and tourist attractions. (CN Tower, Rogers Center, Hockey Hall of Fame etc..)
We were in town for the week end to see the Aug 22 Ed…
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I would like to start with the positives.
Very nice old hotel like all the CP hotels, which it was originally. Beautiful location across the street from Union Station and close to multiple restaurant, shopping and tourist attractions. (CN Tower, Rogers Center, Hockey Hall of Fame etc..)
We were in town for the week end to see the Aug 22 Ed Sheeran show. The elevator system may be a bit confusing at first but is extremely efficient. Never had to wait more than 30sec for an elevator and was never in a overcrowded one either. Excellent. The place is very nice and the rooms quite awesome.
Now the less favourable things. The entrance from front street that is across the street from union station has only stairs. So a bit difficult for a 66 year old with a cane and his 65 year old wife to get in the hotel with our luggage.
Then we get to the front desk and had to stand in line on a ramp, meaning we had to stop our luggage from rolling back for the entire time we waited, fortunately it was only about 20 minutes. But imagine someone in a wheel chair having to wait on an incline for 20 minutes. This would easily be resolved by using ropes to designate a waiting area at the top of the ramp.
Last bad point, in room dining. We tried to order breakfast, 2 eggs and bacon with toast. Not on the menu but they were willing to do it. $32. For 2 eggs and bacon with toast. Does not include coffee or tea, or peanut butter. We got eggs that were slightly over cooked, bacon was good, presentation was what i would expect at a fast food joint where i would pay less than $10, not $32. On top of that 2 breakfast at $32 each came out to a $90 bill after extra charges not mentioned in the price of the meal. Which included roughly $30 in charges. An %18 service fee which they never mentioned, not even the server. I had to ask what it was. It’s gratuities. Now i have been to europe where 15% charge is added to your bill but there they tell you and they don’t expect a tip. Not here, here they charge you 18%, which I almost never leave as tip ( I leave 15% if you did your job well, 18% if you went above and beyond or made my stay more pleasure able because of your actions.). Then they add a $6 fee for room delivery, what did I just py 18% for? Was that not for delivery? Another hidden fee. Unacceptable. That by itself is why I would never order or eat in this hotel ever. A 28 days aged steak at $86 when just across the street at Kelly’s landing I got a beautiful 40 days aged steak for $49. The overpricing of the substandard food is truly disgusting and shameful for what is otherwise a great hotel.
In short, you should definitely stay here for the amenities but under no circumstances should you actually eat here.
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Go anywhere else not worth the money
Aug 23, 2026Anna K
Do not suggest coming here, old hotel tiny rooms, dated bathrooms. Terrible terrible service who do not respond back to you
Great stay for traveling moms and their littles
Aug 23, 2026Sheena T
The hotel staff made the stay extra special for my son as it was his first big vacation to a big city. The hotel is in a great location, very clean and I cannot say enough about the staff.
Nope.
Aug 22, 2026Shana D
Upon first walking in things were beautiful. The person I was staying with at one point needed her meds and the elevator went down. We went to take the stairs and were informed inside stairs did not lead to our floor so we could not get to our room for over an hour before they found someone working who had access to a credential only service…
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Upon first walking in things were beautiful. The person I was staying with at one point needed her meds and the elevator went down. We went to take the stairs and were informed inside stairs did not lead to our floor so we could not get to our room for over an hour before they found someone working who had access to a credential only service elevator. Was charged for things not taken and the walls in the room reeked of ages of cigarette smoking painted over but never actually cleaned. Terribly bad AC for the hot summer time with a sticker on the window that said to not open the window, as bugs could get in. Excessively long wait for check in and check out. Late for what we needed to be to as we arrived early and had to wait, then almost late for our flight upon exit. If I ever travel to Toronto again, I will not be staying here.
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25 th Anniversary Celebration
