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The Fairmont Royal York: If It's good enough for the Queen...    Check Rates
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    • NC_Ziggy
  • By NC_Ziggy on December 6, 2005
    • The Fairmont Royal York - Toronto
    The Fairmont Royal York
    by NC_Ziggy
    I didn't stay here... Are you kidding? I'd like to, but let's be real. I just walked by and was able to take a picture, and not such a good one at that, but I'll share it with you anyway!

    This is one of the oldest and most well-known hotels in Toronto having been built in 1929 in the grand tradition. I can't tell you about the ammenities but I can tell you that many famous people stayed here and do still, and Lady Jane tells us that Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family have a suite (suites) reserved at all times just for them and their royal persons.

    It is located directly across from Union Station so it is easy for the royals to run out and catch a train or subway to their next royal event... are you royally with me on this? ;-) In any case, it is a landmark of Toronto and the architecture is most fitting. You must respect the history and visual effects of a Grand Hotel such as this, even if you never, ever get to stay here. But, you never know... you could win the lottery, I suppose!

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 800-441-1414
  • Directions: Take a train or subway to Union Station. Walk out the front entrance, pull out that wad of cash or high limit credit card, and march yourself inside and wonder who has done what in the very room that you stay here! Makes you think though!
  • Website: www.fairmont.com
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    The Fairmont Royal York: The hotel with a great history    Check Rates
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    • mim95
  • By mim95 on October 26, 2003
    • The Fairmont Royal York - Toronto
    by mim95
    When the hotel opened in 1929, it was the tallest building in the British Commonwealth with 28 floors. It boasted 1,048 rooms - each with radios, private showers and bathtubs. The 1.5 acres of public rooms included a 12-bed hospital, 12,000-book library and 10 ornate passenger elevators. The Concert Hall featured a full stage and mammoth pipe organ weighing 50 tons. There was the largest hotel kitchen in Canada, a 66-ft.long switchboard manned by 35 telephone operators, its own bank and even golf course. The hotel has played host to royalty, heads of state and entertainment celebrities.
    (Source: Fairmont)

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Directions: Directly across from the Union Station
  • Website: http://www.fairmont.com/FA/en/CDA/Home/Hotels/AboutHotel/CDHotelHomePage/0,2993,property%25255Fseq%253D100102,00.html
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    The Fairmont Royal York: A Toronto Landmark    Check Rates
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    • RobDavis
  • Updated By RobDavis on July 9, 2003
    • Front Street Entrance - Toronto
    Front Street Entrance
    by RobDavis
    It's known as one of Toronto's swankiest Hotels. The Royal York has been acquired by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts group, so that will ensure it remains a high-quality, high-priced Hotel.
    The rooms are small, the service is great, and the atmosphere is very posh.

    Other than an excellent location for sight-seeing, Theatre going, and Convention-attending, the Royal York was a bit of a let down. For the money, the rooms were not much to rave about. Considering they cram more than 1340 rooms into the building, it's no surprise they aren't very big.
    My picture doesn't capture the beauty of the Hotel's exterior.

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  • Directions: Right near CN Tower and Toronto Convention Centre. Near Theatre District.
  • Website: www.royalyorkhotel.com
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    The Fairmont Royal York: One of Toronto's Most Glamourous Hotel's    Check Rates
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    • Paul2001
  • Updated By Paul2001 on November 4, 2007
    • The Fairmount Royal York Hotel - Toronto
    The Fairmount Royal York Hotel
    by Paul2001, 1 more photos
    The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is one of the most historic and to many most glamourous hotels in Toronto. The hotel was originally built in 1929 by Canadian Pacific Railroads. Like the other hotels that were built by CPR and subsequently bought by Fairmont, this is a massive hotel with more than 1,000 rooms. The hotel itself as you see it from harbour (where I took the exterior photograph) is quite eyecatching. Apparently when it was built back in 1929, this was the tallest building in Canada. Off course it is now dwarfed by the nearby skyscrapers but still has an appealing back drop with the other massive towers behind it.
    The interior of the hotel features a superlative main lobby which is designed to look like a Romanesque castle. The service is said to be excellent and there are five restaurants and four bars here to entertain you. I have never spent the night here but I have visited friends staying here which is where I have my one complaint about the hotel, the rooms are a bit small for my liking. They are well decorated but still I need some walking room.
    The Fairmont Royal York is very popular with tour groups, especially those from Asia who seem to love the old world feel of the place.

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  • Phone: 1-800-441-1414
  • Directions: Opposite Union Station
  • Website: www.fairmont.com/royalyork
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    The Fairmont Royal York: CP Luxury @ Toronto    Check Rates
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    • coolpanda87
  • By coolpanda87 on February 25, 2004
    • Fairmont Royal York - Toronto
    Fairmont Royal York
    by coolpanda87
    coming soon...

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    • hayward68
  • By hayward68 on August 25, 2002
    • The Fairmont Royal York - Toronto
    by hayward68
    Fairmont Royal York Hotel

    This hotel is a Toronto landmark, and while it's changed hands several times it still remains a special place to stay. Very luxurious but not obscenely priced.
    They've got extensive workout facilities so you can stay in shape as well.
    Another plus is that it is connected to Toronto's PATH system; an underground walkway system in the downtown core which allows you to roam around without braving the elements.
    It's near Harbourfront, SkyDome, CN Tower, theatre district, ACC, and downtown shopping.
    I stayed here before I moved to Toronto, we were attending a concert at the SkyDome and the hotel was wonderful!
    I took the pic while standing beside the Air Canada Centre.

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  • Directions: 100 Front St. W at: York St Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 Directly across from Union Station
  • Other Contact: 416-368-2511
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    The Fairmont Royal York: ROYAL YORK HOTEL, Toronto    Check Rates
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    • Simonneeddy
  • By Simonneeddy on August 24, 2002
    • The Fairmont Royal York - Toronto
    by Simonneeddy
    Expensive HIGH CLASS

    We were lucky we stayed with my daughter's in this beautiful house which she no longer owns as she moved to Sudbury.

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    The Fairmont Royal York: The Royal York on Front Street...    Check Rates
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    • unkey
  • By unkey on August 24, 2002
    • The Royal York on Front Street is historically one of the finest hotels in North America. It includes many fine restaurants including BeniHana.
    $100

    Some of the best rooms, services and boutiques are at the Royal York

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  • Directions: On Front Street across from Union Station. Buses from Pearson International Airport go directly to the Royal York.
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    donwest48
  • By donwest48 on August 26, 2002
    • Fairmont Royal York = Excellent property and good location.

    Delta Chelsea Inn = Recommended also. I like this location. + only short walk from YMCA.

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    The Fairmont Royal York: The Royal York Hotel    Check Rates
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    • Ewingjr98
  • By Ewingjr98 on May 8, 2004
    • When the Royal York Hotel opened in 1929, it was the tallest building and the largest hotel in the British Commonwealth. Today it is still one of the nicest hotels in Toronto and it has a great location in the city center, easy walking distance to the Skydome, CN Tower, and other attractions.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 800/441-1414
  • Directions: Across from union station, central downtown
  • Website: www.fairmont.com
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