Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - Edmonton

4-diamond historic Chateau on the River in downtown Edmonton

Wellness & Recreation

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Edmonton houses a two-tier Health Club with a saline swimming pool and a squash court, a rare find in a downtown hotel. Guests have access to spa facilities including a sauna, steam room, and hot tub, along with a full-time massage team offering back, foot, and full body treatments. Bicycle rental is available to explore the river valley trails, and the hotel also has a second indoor pool with a shallow end.

Dining

The Harvest Room serves regional Canadian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is known for its Sunday Brunch buffet with live action stations and decadent desserts. The Confederation Lounge offers a warm atmosphere with river valley views, and afternoon tea is available on weekends. Café 1915 provides specialty coffee and freshly-baked pastries for guests on the go, while the hotel's farm-to-glass approach sources local ingredients across all outlets.

Accommodations & Fairmont Gold

Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Macdonald includes a seating area, desk, and a flat-screen TV, with select rooms offering city or river valley views. The Fairmont Gold experience provides access to a private lounge serving a deluxe continental breakfast and evening canapés, with a dedicated team delivering high personalized service. Some rooms overlook the North Saskatchewan River Valley, and the historic building is Edmonton's only four-diamond 'Chateau on the River'.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Fairmont Edmonton is located downtown, 1 km from Rogers Place ice hockey arena and within walking distance of Churchill Square, which hosts year-round festivals and events. The Art Gallery of Alberta, showcasing contemporary Canadian works, is a short walk away, and the Edmonton Valley Zoo is a 15-minute drive. West Edmonton Mall is 11 km from the hotel, and the river valley trails are directly accessible from the property.

Family & Pets

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is a pet-friendly hotel, with a resident Labrador named Hendricks often greeting guests in the lobby. Families have access to babysitting services, kids' meals, and a kids' pool. The hotel also participates in an accredited Species Survival Plan breeding center for endangered species, adding a unique educational element for younger guests.

• Health Club: Two-tier fitness centre, saline pool, squash court & spa
• Dining: Farm-to-glass Harvest Room, Sunday brunch, afternoon tea
• Fairmont Gold: Private lounge with breakfast, canapés & dedicated team
• Location: Downtown Edmonton, steps from Churchill Square & Rogers Place
• Recognition: 1 MICHELIN Key & Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Awards