The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

The landmark Fairmont Royal York

Standing in the very heart of downtown Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York is an historic luxury hotel providing all the facilities and services one would expect of a world-class city. In any of the restaurants and lounges, guests may savour sumptuous cuisine and famous cocktails, while after a day of sightseeing they can relax in the spa and fitness centre, featuring an indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art exercise equipment, steam bath facilities and exceptional spa treatments.

The Fairmont Royal York offers 1,365 rooms and suites.  World Discovery website prices are based on the Fairmont Rooms (pictured left), located throughout the hotel: these are the hotel's traditional guestrooms, with elegant, comfortable decor. Both smoking and non-smoking Fairmont Rooms are available. 

All guest rooms at The Fairmont Royal York offer the following amenities: Air-conditioning with individual climate control; alarm clock-radio, bathrobes, cable television with in-room pay movies and express video check-out, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, mini-bar, windows that open to the outside.  There is also a computer data port, desk with business amenities and telephone with voice-mail.

The EPIC restaurant (pictured left) is characterized by an exciting juxtaposition of old and new, evident in every facet of this innovative restaurant. The menu offers a scintillating combination of fresh local ingredients prepared with the classic French touches that distinguish Chef de Cuisine Jean-Charles Dupoire's culinary heritage. Every diner is cared for by our energetic staff who are proud to make food service their profession.

EPIC is a proud recipient of the 2007 VQA Restaurant Award of Excellence from the Wine Council of Ontario.

Benihana is a fabulous Japanese steakhouse in the heart of Toronto - enjoy the excitement of teppan cooking right at your table.  Benihana is the winner of WHERE magazine's 'Most Memorable Meal' award in the Japanese category for two consecutive years.  Teppan cooking is Benihana's specialty, but guests are also invited to venture their taste buds into more exotic foods from the sushi and sashimi menus.

Piper's Gastropub offers fresh salmon, delicious lobster and wholesome cheeses.  It's also a great place for sports fans. Its proximity to Air Canada Center and the Rogers Center (formerly the SkyDome) makes Piper's an ideal location for drinks before and after the game. Piper's is located on the PATH, Toronto's indoor network of shops and services, on the Avenues Level of The Fairmont Royal York.

The Library Bar is the ideal venue for pre-dinner or theatre beverages, or evening cocktails. The warm club feel is highlighted by rich fabrics, floor to ceiling wood panelling with book-lined walls and comfortable sofas.

York's Kitchen is ideal for those looking for a quick, fresh and hearty breakfast.  The breakfast buffet features a variety of traditional breakfast items - seasonal fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, cheeses, freshly made waffles, oatmeal, and an assortment of fresh pastries. A continental buffet is also available for those with a lighter appetite.

Health Club facilities include:

Indoor lap pool (pictured left); whirlpool (temperature kept at 104°F); children's wading pool; saunas; steam rooms; changing rooms, complimentary towels and locker facilities.

There is a Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment with personal built-in LCD television screens.