Hotel description The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
This air-conditioned city hotel features historic architecture reminiscent of a French chateau. It stands on a hillside overlooking the largest urban parkway in North America, The North Saskatchewan River Valley. Charm and classical elegance are the defining features of this hotel, which was built in 1915. The 199 distinctive guest rooms are well-appointed with state-of-the-art amenities, and a range of elegant meeting rooms are also available to guests. Here guests can enjoy exquisite dining Canadian-style and enjoy the hotel's splendid gardens. Further facilities include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception and check out, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a bar, WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services. The hotel also provides ample parking for those arriving by car. This hotel participates "Green Partnerhip Program".
Room description
Each guest room and suite is luxuriously appointed with every amenity, including two terry-towelling bathrobes and high-speed Internet access (complimentary for the hotel's 'President's Club' guests). An en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a double or king-size bed and centrally regulated air conditioning and heating also come as standard. Every room offers a spectacular view of either the North Saskatchewan River Valley or the city skyline.
Sport activities description
The hotel offers a well-equipped gym and an outdoor swimming pool on site. There are also facilities for squash. Victoria Park Golf Course is just a 5-minute drive away.
Meal service description
Breakfast is provided in the form of a continental buffet. Lunch may be selected from a buffet, chosen from a set menu or ordered à la carte, and dinner is available either from a set menu or à la carte.
Hotel location description The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
The hotel is located in downtown Edmonton, looking out over the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Guests will find a range of restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife spots, shops, attractions and public transport links in the near vicinity.
Payment methods description
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
How to get there
Driving from Edmonton International Airport: The distance from the airport to the hotel is approximately 29 km. Take the Queen Elizabeth II Highway North, which becomes Gateway Boulevard at the city limits. Gateway Boulevard ends at Saskatchewan Drive. Turn right onto Saskatchewan Drive, then left on 99th Street. Cross the Low Level Bridge, following the signs for City Centre, up McDougall Hill. Turn right onto Jasper Avenue. The hotel driveway is accessible from Jasper Avenue, immediately on the right-hand side.
Description The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
- » Year of construction: 1915
- » Suites: 8
- » Single rooms: 138
- » Number of floors (main building): 8
- » Last renovated: 2003
- » Junior Suites: 10
- » Total number of rooms: 199
- » Disabled rooms: 2
- » Double / twin rooms: 61
Hotel type
- » City hotel
- » Business hotel
- » Conference hotel
- » Historic hotel
Methods of payment
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Central air-conditioned
- » Radio
- » Lounge
- » Shower
- » Mini fridge
- » Satellite / cable TV
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Bath
- » Central heating
- » Tea / Coffee
- » Internet access
- » Direct dial telephone
- » Minibar
- » Carpeted
- » Iron and board
- » King size bed
- » Double bed
Facilities
- » Safe
- » Room service
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » Money Exchange
- » Laundry service
- » 24h. Reception
- » Public Internet
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » High chairs
- » Restaurant - non-smoking area
- » WLAN access point
- » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
- » Number of pools
- » Car park
- » Bar-s
- » Dining room
- » Air-conditioned in common areas
- » Breakfast room
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
- » Restaurant -s
- » Shop-s
Restaurant
- » Special offers
- » Breakfast buffet
- » Special diets
- » Continental breakfast
- » Breakfast
- » Lunch à la carte
- » Dinner menu choice
- » Lunch buffet
- » Lunch menu choice
- » Bed and breakfast
- » Dinner à la carte
Activities
- » Squash
Distances (in meters)
- » River / North Saskatchewan: 100m
- » Park / Oliver Park: 5m
- » Town centre / Edmonton: 100m
- » Shopping facilities / Edmonton Centre: 100m
- » Underground station / LRT: 10m
- » Public transport / Edmonton transit: 10m
- » Disco / Club / Lux: 500m