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For more than 100 years, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Nestled upon the North Saskatchewan River Valley, the hotel’s charm and ever-evolving elegance has earned it the spotlight as one of the city’s most sought-after locations.
A storied past, an unparalleled present, and a future to be reckoned with, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has set the stage for luxury in the heart of the city. Edmonton’s only historic, four-diamond “Chateau on the River” offers unparalleled views of North America’s largest expanse of urban parkland.
We respect the trust you place in us each time you choose to stay at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Welcoming, safeguarding and taking care of others is at the very heart of what we do and who we are. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have partnered with top experts to implement new standards of safety and enhanced operational protocols and procedures which are among the most stringent in the hospitality industry.
Fairmont Gold
300 sq.ft. to 450 sq.ft. / 28 sq.m to 42 sq.m
Privately perched upon the two highest floors of the hotel, your Fairmont Gold experience includes an exclusive lounge with deluxe continental breakfast served daily, and evening canapés & honour bar.
Privately perched upon the two highest floors of the hotel, your Fairmont Gold experience includes an exclusive lounge with deluxe continental breakfast served daily, all day coffee and tea service, and evening canapés & honour bar.
570 sq.ft. / 53 sq.m
Privately perched upon the two highest floors of the hotel, your Fairmont Gold Suite experience includes an exclusive lounge with deluxe continental breakfast served daily, all-day coffee and tea service, and evening canapés & honour bar.
410 sq.ft. / 38 sq.m
Located on the highest floor of the hotel, the Charles Melville Hayes Room is adorned with unique pieces that are suitably associated with the namesake of the room.
600 sq.ft. / 56 sq.m
Named after Alberta's 15th Lieutenant-Governor, this naturally-lit, open-concept Suite features a king bed and French doors separating the bedroom and living area.
730 sq.ft. / 68 sq.m
One of our more unique Suite layouts, upon entering, ascend a small staircase to arrive at an intimate living area. Walk a few more steps to your sunken bedroom, boasting breathtaking views.
1350 sq.ft. / 125 sq.m
Named after the former UK Prime Minister who once stayed at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, this bi-level Suite is adorned with unique pieces that are suitably associated with the namesake of the room.
Located on the highest floor of the hotel, this regal Suite is the perfect residence for an intimate dinner for four, or a lavish romantic escape.
2400 sq.ft. / 223 sq.m
Appropriately named, this regal one-bedroom suite offers a unique layout with sophisticated décor fit for a Queen.
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From the South• Distance is approximately 18 mi/29 km (45 min drive from airport)• North on Gateway Blvd to Saskatchewan Drive; turn right• Turn left on 99 St• Drive up MacDougall Hill (follow city centre signs)• Destination will be on the right at the top of the hill• Driveway access is from Jasper Ave
From Jasper• Exit the Yellowhead HWY at 97 St• South to Jasper Ave and turn right• Destination will be on your left at 100 St • Driveway access is from Jasper Ave
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers valet parking and self-parking with in and out privileges. Arrive at our Main Entrance and our bell staff will assist with luggage and directions to the self-parking parkade.
Guests using our self-parking option are required to provide the vehicle's license plate number to our Front Desk Agent upon check-in.
Rates:
$50.00 CAD daily for valet parking overnight or over four hours, excluding tax$25.00 CAD for valet parking up to four hours, excluding tax$40.00 CAD for overnight self-parking, excluding tax
Indoor parking is subject to availability. All oversized vehicles and pickup trucks will be parked outdoors.
Additional self-parking options are available nearby. Please inquire with our Guest Service team upon arrival for more information.
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Every fairytale needs a fairytale venue. Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is Edmonton's wedding destination.
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Steeped in history, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has been the destination for glamorous galas, bridal showers, fundraisers, and social soirees for more than a century.
A premier destination for Edmonton meetings, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers convention facilities for anything from 10 to 350 delegates.
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Reviewed 2022-11-24
Reviewed 2022-11-23
We were upgraded to a lively room with a view The staff were all very friendly and helpful
The staff was horribly rude at check-in, made me feel like we didn’t belong. Nothing was explained no charges were explained. I was not asked about my loyalty membership . The person checking me in took off in the middle of the transaction and someone else came out to finish. All the fees came at the end of the bill. As a surprise it’s already a very over priced hotel for very old rooms. I only came across one friendly staff member the entire stay the other ones made us feel like we didn’t belong and very unwelcoming. The elevators are slow and small. Room was very dusty and very tiny for an upgraded room. I have stayed at Fairmonts all over Canada and this is by far the worst experience and I would never stay at another Fairmont If I didn’t know the other hotels provided exceptionally better service. You can get better service at a three star hotel and probably a nicer hotel. The hotel stay was very disappointing, and actually truly did ruin our weekend. The bill I was double charged for a few things so if you’re not going through it with a fine tooth comb, you will find that they nickel and dime you for everything and try to double charge you. I would say location is OK but there is a very bad problem with homelessness all around and I did not feel safe to walk on the streets. The parking lot which you have to pay for and they don’t tell you until the end is very questionable. Without ordering them very over priced for room service You can’t even get a drink or food if you have kids, not a good place to stay. I would not recommend this hotel to anybody and I am still very upset about the way that I was treated and that my family was treated when we were there $1500 later you think that we would at least get spoken to or acknowledged by the staff kudos to the valet band though, because they were actually very nice pretty much the only people to talked to us the entire time like we existed. . My recommendation train your staff on how to interact with all of the guests at the hotel, and make them have a welcoming experience that all the other Fairmonts provide across Canada.
I was disappointed with the hotel room. The shower was dirty, the shower drain backed up and the bed was old (every time I moved the noise from the springs would wake me). Not the Fairmont standards I've come to expect over the years.
I have stayed a The Hotel McDonald in the past and I was delighted. This time, not impressed at all. The Parking area was not made for people with even the slightest of trouble walking (old or injured). It should be free with the overinflated room cost. The hotel maintenance was not up to standard with a room for $300+ a night. Baseboards aren’t cleaned The window sills were dirty The toilet paper was way below a 5 star standard. If you charge me $90 for breakfast per person plus $300 for the room, that’s 500 dollars for a substandard and overpriced night out. I can take the high prices, but I expect way more from an establishment. I’m disappointed as I had invited a couple to the city for the hockey game. It turned out to be disappointing. They enjoyed their $90 breakfast at my expense as I had suggested the brunch the evening before. I just want to inform you that the level and rating of the hotel has gone down considerably and I won’t be recommending based on my experience.
Reviewed 2022-11-22
Quick check in. Nice spacious room. A great bed like always. A bit worn in some areas.
Excited to see post-renovations main floor lounge
We were here for a Christmas party. Food service was excellent but we felt the pricing of drinks was more than a bit extreme, even for a 4-5 star hotel. Room was beautiful but beds were quite hard & uncomfortable. Other than these we are very happy with the Hotel Macdonald.
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