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About us
For more than a century, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Nestled upon the North Saskatchewan River Valley, the hotel’s charm and ever-evolving elegance has earned it the spotlight as one of the city’s most sought-after locations. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company opened Fairmont Hotel Macdonald on July 5, 1915. Built as an early 20th-century railway hotel, Edmonton’s Châteauesque-styled building was designed to serve the passengers of Canada’s then-expanding rail network into Alberta. Upon its opening in the summer of 1915, guests would depart train cabins for hotel rooms at what was deemed the grand “Chateau on the River,” marking the beginning of a legacy of elegance and unparalleled hospitality in Edmonton. Today, the celebrated hotel has reimagined its rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold – the property’s exclusive and personalized boutique experience. Another stunning chapter for Edmonton’s forever landmark begins now.
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- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
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Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Accor today offers Net Zero Carbon calculation to our clients. In partnership with MyClimate.org, our teams work with clients to reduce the footprint of their event and purchase high quality verified carbon credits to balance remaining emissions.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
planet21@accor.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://press.accor.com/h1accor-commits-to-global-elimination-of-single-use-plastics-in-guest-experience-by-2022-h1/?lang=en
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes : https://all.accor.com/event/information.en.shtml
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://solidarity-accorhotels.com/en
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
We are not a minority owned business and therefore are not in the process of obtaining this certification
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DIVERSITY.INCLUSION.COMMUNICATIONS@accor.com
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