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 2020 reviews
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Wonderful Anniversary celebration
Jan 28, 2025Elizabeth WRockland
I want to do a special mention for our wonderful recent stay at the Royal York Hotel for our 40th anniversary .Everything was special and could have not been better to celebrate our milestone event .The GOLD levels are amazing top notch food made in hotel including special bakery items totally decadent portion sizes were perfect also .I want to…
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I want to do a special mention for our wonderful recent stay at the Royal York Hotel for our 40th anniversary .Everything was special and could have not been better to celebrate our milestone event .The GOLD levels are amazing top notch food made in hotel including special bakery items totally decadent portion sizes were perfect also .I want to thank Victoria in REIGN restaurant for the special moments during service of our anniversary meal .It was a very special evening for us Thanks again Victoria .If you are thinking of visiting the Royal York for a special stay consider the GOLD floor experience and feel like royalty .
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Always a lovely experience
Jan 28, 2025richardsR5469VY
My wife and I visit the Royal York several times per year. The service from staff is always exemplary. We stay in the Gold Level and are treated like family. The rooms are beautiful and welcoming. The beds are very comfortable and getting to choose from an array of pillows makes the experience more personal. We love the breakfast, tea, appetizer…
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My wife and I visit the Royal York several times per year. The service from staff is always exemplary. We stay in the Gold Level and are treated like family. The rooms are beautiful and welcoming. The beds are very comfortable and getting to choose from an array of pillows makes the experience more personal. We love the breakfast, tea, appetizer and dessert options throughout the day. Having the Via station across Front Street results in easy foray to and from the hotel.
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Exceptional stay accept nothing else
Jan 22, 2025Mehul ALondon, United Kingdom
Excellent hotel as ever and always a pleasure staying here. Like nice quiet rooms away from elevators and room 11150 is exactly that. Special thanks to Carmen S brilliant housekeeping so thank you very much and folding my clothes. Room was always immaculately clean and nice to walk into it after a tough day at the office. So thank you everyone…
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Excellent hotel as ever and always a pleasure staying here. Like nice quiet rooms away from elevators and room 11150 is exactly that. Special thanks to Carmen S brilliant housekeeping so thank you very much and folding my clothes. Room was always immaculately clean and nice to walk into it after a tough day at the office. So thank you everyone at Fairmont
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Not handicap friendly
Jan 17, 2025icedog1942alberta
Front entrance has no ramp or elevator but a long staircase
was offerred help with small carry on bag but watched as my wife struggled with the stairs. we used the royal york for it's proximity to union station but to get a cab we had to use those painful stairs. NOT IMPRESSED
Hotel needs to update furniture
Jan 11, 2025A1753HZjennyg
Room a wee bit dated. bathroom not at all accessible for a PWD (tub very slippery and my able bodied partner nearly fell twice. Quality of room service (food & service) very good and reasonably priced. Just made it before holiday decorations were removed - my 4-year old granddaughter very happy (although nut cracker display was already gone.) I am…
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Room a wee bit dated. bathroom not at all accessible for a PWD (tub very slippery and my able bodied partner nearly fell twice. Quality of room service (food & service) very good and reasonably priced. Just made it before holiday decorations were removed - my 4-year old granddaughter very happy (although nut cracker display was already gone.) I am a PWD and use a scooter and was not able to access Union station concourse (Path) without going outside - coul not do due to inclement weather (escalators down to that level & could not use with scooter) somewhat disapointing.
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Wonderful Anniversary celebration
