• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Overlooking the River Valley, this Edmonton hotel features a restaurant and a spa with massage services. A flat-screen TV is offered in all rooms. Rogers Place is 0.6 mi away. A seating area and a desk are offered in every air-conditioned room at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. A hairdryer is provided in each private bathroom. Select rooms offer city views. The Harvest Room at the Macdonald Fairmont Hotel serves regional Canadian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea on weekends and a relaxing drink in the Confederation Lounge. The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald features a 24-hour business center and well-equipped fitness center. Guests can go for a swim in the indoor swimming pool. West Edmonton Mall is 6.8 mi from this hotel. Edmonton Valley Zoo is 15 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 14, 2010
Hotel chain/brand:
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The hotel itself is architecturally stunning and its location overlooking the river valley is perfect. The room was elegantly furnished with high ceilings and plenty of space. Bathroom amenities were a treat! The hotel bar is a sophisticated...
  • Wendy
    CanadaCanada
    Beautiful old stately hotel! Located very central downtown Edmonton
  • Victorio
    CanadaCanada
    The view from the North Saskatchewan River was to die for.
  • L
    Lloyd
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff were amazing, from the valet staff to the servers in the bar/restaurant, to the room attendant. They made our stay!
  • Lisa
    CanadaCanada
    Beautiful rooms and grounds. The best view in Edmonton!
  • Kimberly
    CanadaCanada
    Beautiful place! Loved the water, the AC, the bed was comfy, valet, the antiques of it are beautiful. The coffee was good.
  • Patricia
    CanadaCanada
    Room very comfortable temperature perfect. Staff went above and beyond great people. They understand the service industry. Excellent service. High standards.
  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    We got an upgrade to a bigger room which was very kind. Use of the spa is included. Hotel has a lovely bar and restaurant with views over the river.
  • Renata
    CanadaCanada
    it was so elegant and the staff was remarkable. it was old world excellence.
  • Peter
    CanadaCanada
    We had nice view, staff upgraded us for free at this charming old property and staff were lovely. It was close to the venue we attended. The room was larger than typical rooms at Fairmonts. our room was quiet.
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Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have rooms with jacuzzi tubs? If so, how much? Thanks,

    We do not have Jacuzzi tubs in rooms.
    Answered on 5 March 2020
  • Is the pool open?

    Yes, our pool is open. By reservation only, 30 minutes at a time!
    Answered on 25 March 2021
  • Is there a jacuzzi room

    There is a Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna & Steam Room!
    Answered on 5 March 2020
  • Do you have jacuzzi tubs in the room?

    No, we do not have jacuzzi tubs in the guest rooms, however we do have a Health Club where we have a Hot Tub for guests.
    Answered on 11 February 2021
  • what are the features of a Fairmont Gold Room

    The features of staying on the gold floor are, access to the gold floor lounge, breakfast in the mornings & canopies in the evening, as well in our ne..
    Answered on 26 July 2023
  • Does the booking come standard with breakfast?

    Good evening, breakfast is not included with your stay but can be charged to your room anytime you dine.
    Answered on 26 July 2023
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • Local

Amenities of Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and costs CAD 14.95 per 24 hours.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 50 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 0 per child, per night
Crib upon request
CAD 0 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 0 per person, per night

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Fairmont Hotel Macdonald accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note, only small pets are allowed at this hotel and must be supervised at all times. Guide dogs are welcome at no charge, please contact the hotel for other pet charges.

Please note, different group policies apply to multiple bookings.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Fairmont Hotel Macdonald of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Happy hour
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Fitness
    • Massage chair

  • Check-in at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald on this page.

  • Room options at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • The prices at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is 0.8 miles from the center of Edmonton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant