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4.0 of 5
100 Front Street W, Toronto, Ontario M5JIE3, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
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Ranked #47 of 138 hotels in Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012
jamesjegen Moose Factory, Canada
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Moose Factory, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
31 hotel reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“The Gold Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

We just spent 3 nights on the gold floor. It was a great place. The lobby is just amazing, old europe looking with the ceiling painted. We arrived, checked our car into valet, then was asked to go to the 12th floor to check-in. When we got there they gave us our keys and asked for the luggage tags, then lead to the lounge for d'oeuvres (which is served every night for 5-7). When we where done our luggage was in our room. As you would expect turn down serves every night. The next morning we got up for breakfast (included and served in the lounge) and meet a fellow guest Michelle Jean (Governor General). That evening my wife wreaked her heal and asked one of the employees if she knew where to take them to get fixed, she said to drop them off she'll take care of them. The next day her when we got back to the room they where there fixed no charge. During the day there is drinks and desserts in the lounge. The rooms are clean and roomy. Same with the bathroom. We'll be back every time we're in Toronto. There is a nice but little pool and more then a couple of good restaurants in the hotel. As well it's close to everything.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RoyalYorkHotel, Katharine, Customer Service at The Fairmont Royal York, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
It is wonderful to learn you found our Fairmont Gold floor a great place to stay. I am thrilled you enjoyed the amenities our Gold floor offers their guests’ and that our team was able to handle the repair to your wife’s shoe. I am delighted you found your guestroom to be clean and roomy. Your positive feedback has been shared with our team and is always appreciated. We look forward to welcoming your return to our hotel the next time you’re in Toronto!
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“Hotel with charm”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Recently stayed here with my husband for 5 nights. Got a fairmont room with 2 very comfortable double beds. Extremely clean room of a decent size.
Adore the charm of this hotel. From the exquisite lobby, to all the detailed work in elevators , to crystal door knobs on the doors in hotel room. Also enjoyed the proper glasses in room, including wine glasses, wine opener, coffee mugs, stainless steel spoons....creamers chilled in minibar fridge. All the little things that make staying at this historic hotel reminiscent of the days when it was in it's prime.

Service was excellent from check-in at front desk, to housekeeping, to concierge, to business center to bell hop

Underground "PATH" access to Union Station for trains and subway and all the shops, food places, LCBO etc in the PATH

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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RoyalYorkHotel, Katharine, Customer Service at The Fairmont Royal York, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
We are delighted you enjoyed your 5 night stay and found the room to be extremely clean. We are always happy when our guests enjoy the charm of our hotel, our location in the heart of downtown Toronto and find our service to be excellent. We hope you and your husband can return soon for another stay!
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10 hotel reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“excellent place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

i stayed with my 2 sons, and we were up graded to a suite! what a fanstatic place to stay!
service was excellent, rooms were awesome.
a bit pricey but the best in town!
a very central location to Union station for trains and subway.

  • Stayed December 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edmonton, Canada
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7 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

We stayed for 2 nights at the end of October 2012. We had a good room with a king size bed which we LOVED. It was very comfortable. The rooms and bathrooms are a bit small but it is a historic hotel and so it was expected. However, it was well appointed with everything we could want. We had the B&B package which included the buffet breakfast which was outstanding! Made to order omlettes was a very nice touch. We could skip lunch as the breakfast was so filling. I would stay again when traveling to Toronto. Reception recommended taking the Airport Express bus ($80/couple return) from the airport as the hotel is second stop from the airport and second last stop going back to the airport. Not having to worry about the cost of a cab if there are traffic issues (there was on the way back) was great.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Not your best bet in Toronto”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

Disappointing for a Fairmont. Rooms are small though they seem to have been updated recently. Its centrally located but generally expensive for what you get. I booked my stay through expedia and reserved a king bed only to find that Fairmont (at least the Royal York) does not honour preferences like king beds if its not booked through their website. It also has that annoying habit of gouging you by charging you for an internet connection

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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RoyalYorkHotel, Katharine, Customer Service at The Fairmont Royal York, responded to this review
November 22, 2012
Thank you for your review. I apologize that you did not receive the bed type requested. We try our best to honour requested bed types, but unfortunately at times we may encounter an inventory shortage in one of our room categories. I apologize for the negative impact this had on your stay, but am happy to learn you found our location to be central. For future visits to any Fairmont property, you may find value in joining our loyalty program, Fairmont President’s Club (FPC), where you receive a personalized room preference profile, along with other value added benefits such as complimentary internet access. Enrollment is complimentary.
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Also Known As:
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto
Fairmont Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Royal York Hotel Toronto
Toronto Fairmont
Address: 100 Front Street W, Toronto, Ontario M5JIE3, Canada
Region: Canada > Ontario > Toronto > Downtown Toronto
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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