Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - A historic chateau-style Edmonton hotel with river valley views, luxury amenities, and downtown dining

Located in downtown Edmonton's core, this four-diamond Edmonton hotel features unparalleled views of North America's largest urban parkland along the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald houses a two-tier Health Club with a 40-foot saline swimming pool, squash court, sauna, steam room, and comprehensive fitness equipment. The property's dining venues include The Harvest Room serving regional Canadian cuisine, Confederation Lounge offering seasonal ingredients, and Café 1915 providing specialty coffee and pastries. An on-site apiary produces honey for the hotel's farm-to-glass beverages, housing over 200000 honeybees. The Fairmont Gold experience provides access to an exclusive lounge with daily continental breakfast and evening canapés. Guest rooms feature river valley views, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Located 0.5 miles from both the Shaw Conference Centre and Art Gallery of Alberta, the hotel sits within walking distance of Churchill Square's year-round festivals.

Pros

On-site apiary produces honey for culinary offerings

Exclusive Fairmont Gold lounge with personalized service

Full-service health club with saline pool and squash court

Regional Canadian cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients

Cons

1.5 miles from Commonwealth Stadium

Limited dining options within immediate vicinity