HotelThe Fairmont Macdonald

On the North Saskatchewan River and a landmark in the city since 1915, this Edmonton hotel offer spectacular river valley views, 1 block from the Shaw Conference Centre and 2 blocks from the Citadel Theatre. Reminiscent of a 16th-century French chateau, The Fairmont offers a complimentary health club with indoor pool and kids’ pool, and showcases a fine-dining restaurant, lounge, and garden patio. The 199 guestrooms at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald provide either cityscape or river valley views and offer high ceilings, pillowtop mattresses, premium bedding, marble bathrooms, minibars, and high-speed Internet access.

Standing high on the bank overlooking the largest urban parkway in North America, The North Saskatchewan River Valley, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald's charm and classic elegance have made us Edmonton's place for every occasion since 1915.

Location. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the Victorian style Fairmont Hotel Macdonald stands one block from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Citadel Theatre is positioned two blocks from this hotel.
Hotel Features. Since opening in 1915, this stately property has welcomed visiting queens and kings. Dining establishments include the Harvest Room that offers panoramic views of the river valley and hotel gardens. The restaurant is the repository of museum quality art and antiques. Regional fare includes Alberta beef, game and freshwater fish. The Confederation Lounge features leather furnishings and ornate wood paneling. Lunch, dinner and appetizers are available. A 24 hour business center contains computers with printers and high speed Internet access. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Approximately 1,200 square meters of flexible function space accommodates gatherings. Health club amenities include an indoor saline pool, a spa tub, a steam room, a sauna and a fitness center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Therapeutic massage treatments such as cranio sacral therapy, Reiki, foot reflexology and paraffin techniques are available. Additional hotel amenities include a heated underground garage and the services of a concierge.

Guestrooms. This eight story hotel offers 198 guestrooms, all with two poster beds that feature triple sheeting, pillowtop mattresses, 200 thread count linens and down duvets. Guestrooms boast three meter ceilings and city views. Sophisticated decor includes armoires, upholstered armchairs and ottomans, and sunny color schemes. Room amenities include coffeemakers and minibars. Marble bathrooms feature terry cloth bathrobes and illuminated makeup mirrors. Cable television and high speed Internet access are offered.

Expert Tip. No matter what the weather unleashes, outdoor spontaneity remains the spark of life in Edmonton. Located two blocks from the hotel, Rice Howard Way is a block long outdoor pedestrian strip that attracts a host of international travelers. The hotel concierge can offer suggestions regarding popular cafes and pubs.

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has been a city landmark in Edmonton for years. Long known as the city's most elegant hotel and lovingly referred to as "The Mac", the hotel was built in 1915 by Grand Trunk Railway at a cost of $2 million. It immediately became the city's finest hotel and the centre of social life in Edmonton.

Over the years, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has proudly hosted visitors from all walks of life, from political leaders and royalty to the many American soldiers stationed at the hotel in World War II and during the installation of the DEW (Distant Early Warning) line in 1957. The official visit of King George VI and the Queen Mother in 1939, was one of the most significant events in the hotel's history, as throngs of well wishers gathered below the main balcony to see the royals.

In the early 80s, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald fell into disrepair. In an effort to restore the centre to its former elegance, Edmonton designated it a Municipal Historic Resource in 1985. Fully restored to her original grandeur, the hotel is a tribute to opulence and grace.

Since reopening, the hotel has hosted many dignitaries and celebrities including Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, Canadian Prime Ministers, former Presidents and the Rolling Stones, to name a few. Edmontonians can once again share their long-lived affection for the glorious The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald with neighbours and visitors.