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Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Fairmont · Core Luxury
Canadian Pacific opened the Royal York in 1929 as the tallest building in the British Empire, a Château-meets-skyscraper by Ross and Macdonald with Sproatt and Rolph opposite Union Station. More than a thousand rooms, a 1950s east wing, and PATH links have kept it Toronto's railroad-age living room and Fairmont's Canadian flagship.
- 1,365 rooms
- Opened 1929
- Neighborhood: Front Street / Union Station
- Architect: Ross & MacDonald
About Fairmont Royal York
- The original house opened with about 1,048 rooms; a 1959 east wing later expanded the landmark opposite Union Station.
- A rooftop garden still grows herbs and produces honey above the PATH-linked hotel.
History
Fairmont Royal York opened on June 11, 1929 as the tallest building in the British Empire at the time of its opening, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway and designed by Montreal firm Ross & MacDonald. Located across from Union Station in Toronto, the hotel has hosted Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, and every sitting British monarch since its opening. With 1,365 rooms and suites, it remains one of the largest hotels in Canada. The hotel's rooftop garden produces herbs and honey used in its culinary programmes, part of the brand's sustainability initiatives.
The setting
At 100 Front Street West, facing Union Station, Toronto. A private tunnel ties the two. This is the 1929 Royal York, not a Distillery District hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- REIGN — Restaurant
Experiences
- Fairmont Gold — Hotel-within-a-hotel with private lounge access, all-day honor bar, complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
- Afternoon Tea — Served every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
- Dining at REIGN restaurant — Restaurant venue offered in featured offers, including a $150 CAD dining credit per stay for REIGN or in-room dining.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
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