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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is a 1915 railway hotel in downtown Edmonton, overlooking the North Saskatchewan River.

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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald — The hotel across the river valley with city towers behind Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald — The hotel across the river valley with city towers behindFairmont Hotel Macdonald — The hotel’s stone facade framed by downtown buildingsFairmont Hotel Macdonald — The hotel’s towers and facade in a snowy gardenFairmont Hotel Macdonald — The hotel’s inner courtyard facade viewed from belowFairmont Hotel Macdonald — Courtyard fountain beside the hotel’s stone facadeFairmont Hotel Macdonald — Garden patio seating with the hotel facade behindFairmont Hotel Macdonald — The hotel lounge with chandeliers, tall windows, and seatingFairmont Hotel Macdonald — The lobby Christmas tree and gingerbread hotel displayFairmont Hotel Macdonald — The lobby Christmas tree beneath a chandelierFairmont Hotel Macdonald — Carved decorative molding inside the hotel

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Why go

  • A limestone façade and copper roof protected by Edmonton’s 1984 historic designation.
  • The Empire Ballroom’s 6.4-metre ceiling, with bas-relief carvings uncovered during late-1980s renovations.
  • Eight third-floor suites, including the Queen Elizabeth suite, reached only by private elevator.

Good to know

Diners ClubFamily roomsAccessible roomsBridal suiteAllergy-free roomSuitesNon-smoking roomsClassicGreat ViewSafeRoom serviceSeating areaWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFlatscreen TVHair dryerIronIndoor parkingPaid private parking on-sitePaid wifiPublic wifiWifiAirport transportationTaxi serviceExpress check-in / check-out

Good for

  • couples Bridal suite, spa and on-site dining are available.
  • families Family rooms are available.
  • groups Banquet room and conference facilities are available.
  • solo Concierge, room service and 24-hour security are available.
  • business Business center and meeting rooms are available.

Rooms

Room count
198 guest rooms and suites
Room types
Family rooms, accessible rooms, bridal suite, allergy-free room, suites and non-smoking rooms
Queen Elizabeth suite
Dining room, two sitting areas and two connected guest rooms Access to this suite and seven other third-floor suites is by private elevator only.
Comfort
Safe, seating area, air conditioning and bathrobes
Entertainment
Flatscreen TV, on-demand movies and video game console
Practical equipment
Hair dryer, iron and desk
Services
Room service, wake-up service and housekeeping

Amenities

  • Squash and aerobics Squash courts and aerobic facilities.
  • spa Spa, hot tub, steam room, sauna and massage.
  • gym Fitness centre.
  • parking Indoor and paid private on-site parking; valet parking.
  • pets Pets are allowed.
  • wifi Paid and public wifi.
  • airport transportation
  • taxi service
  • baggage storage
  • laundry Laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • The Harvest Room is the hotel’s restaurant.
  • Confederation Lounge takes its name from the replica of Robert Harris’s Conference at Québec in 1864 above its fireplace.
  • Outdoor dining area.
  • Special-diet menus.
  • Breakfast is available in the room.

Location

  • 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N6, Canada.

What you see

  • Rooms offer city or river-valley views; the hotel stands on higher ground above a large urban green space.

With kids

  • Family rooms, children’s meals and babysitting are available.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The hotel is named after Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister.

    Hotel Macdonald - Wikipedia

  2. Several suites are named for former guests, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Winston Churchill.

    Hotel Macdonald - Wikipedia
  3. 1924

    In 1924, the hotel was among the first two hotels to regain a liquor-sale licence after Alberta prohibition ended.

    Hôtel Macdonald - Wikipedia

History

Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built the hotel beside its railway in Edmonton. The Fairmont name came in 2001, after Canadian Pacific Hotels bought and renovated the property.

  1. 1911Grand Trunk Pacific Railway bought the property and began building the hotel.
  2. 1915The railway opened the hotel on 5 July.
  3. 1919After Grand Trunk Pacific went bankrupt, Canadian National Hotels took over the hotel’s operation.
  4. 1939King George VI and Queen Elizabeth stayed during their royal tour of Canada.
  5. 1953A 16-storey annex was built.
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  1. 1983The hotel closed for major renovations, including restoration of its 1915 building.
  2. 1984Edmonton designated the limestone façade, copper roof and interiors of five rooms as a municipal historic resource, protecting them from demolition or major alteration.
  3. 1986The 1953 annex was demolished.
  4. 1988Canadian Pacific Hotels bought the hotel and began a three-year, $28-million renovation.
  5. 1991The restored hotel reopened on 15 May.
  6. 2001The hotel took the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald name after Fairmont Hotels and Resorts reorganized.
  7. 2005The Queen Elizabeth suite was updated for Queen Elizabeth II’s Alberta tour.

Shorts

Accessibility

  • Accessible rooms
  • Wheelchair access
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Sources: Hotel Macdonald - Wikipedia · Edmonton/Central - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Hôtel Macdonald - Wikipedia · Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: booking (its own site) · Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: how it describes itse… · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
10065 100 St NW T5J 0N6, Edmonton

Questions and answers

How do I book a room at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald?

Rooms can be booked through the hotel’s website.

Which payment cards does Fairmont Hotel Macdonald accept?

Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.

How can I contact Fairmont Hotel Macdonald?

+1-780-4245181.

What gives Fairmont Hotel Macdonald its château appearance?

Its design draws on French Renaissance châteaux.

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