Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - Edmonton

4-diamond historic Chateau on the River in Edmonton

Amenities & Wellness

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers a two-tier, state-of-the-art Health Club with a saline swimming pool and a squash court, plus two indoor pools and a hot tub. Guests have access to spa and wellness facilities including a steam room, sauna, and a full-time massage team offering back, foot, and head massage. The hotel also houses an accredited Species Survival Plan breeding center for various endangered species on site.

Dining & Lounges

The Harvest Room serves regional Canadian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a signature Sunday Brunch buffet with live action stations and decadent desserts. The Fairmont Gold lounge provides deluxe continental breakfast and evening canapés for guests on the gold floor, while Café 1915 offers specialty coffee and freshly-baked pastries on-the-go. The Confederation Lounge serves cocktails, and the spacious umbrella-covered patio offers river valley views overlooking the North Saskatchewan River.

Rooms & Suites

Air-conditioned rooms at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offer a seating area, desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with hairdryer, with select rooms providing city or river valley views. Fairmont Gold rooms grant access to the dedicated lounge with personalized service from a dedicated team. The hotel is Edmonton's only four-diamond 'Chateau on the River' and received a 1 MICHELIN Key distinction in 2025, plus was named in the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

Location & Attractions

Fairmont Macdonald sits downtown overlooking the River Valley, 1 km from Rogers Place ice hockey arena and within walking distance of Churchill Square for year-round festivals and events. The Art Gallery of Alberta, showcasing contemporary Canadian works, is nearby. West Edmonton Mall is 11 km away, and Edmonton Valley Zoo is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Business & Events

The hotel has outstanding event facilities supported by advanced technology and professional services, including a 24-hour business center and fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities. Business travelers can use the fully equipped two-level fitness centre and the Fairmont Gold lounge with exclusive amenities. Valet parking, accessible parking, and an electric vehicle charging station are available, plus a parking garage.

• Star Rating & Distinction: 4-diamond, 1 MICHELIN Key, Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
• Amenities: Two-level Health Club, saline pool, squash court, full-time massage team, Species Survival Plan breeding center
• Dining: Harvest Room, Fairmont Gold lounge, Café 1915, Confederation Lounge, Sunday Brunch buffet
• Location: Downtown Edmonton, 1 km from Rogers Place, near Churchill Square and Art Gallery of Alberta
• Wellness: Two indoor pools, hot tub, steam room, sauna, spa with massage services
• Pet Policy: Pet bowls, pet-friendly policies, dog bed and treats available