FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK TRANSFORMATION

THE NEXT CHAPTER AT ’S MOST CELEBRATED ADDRESS

Reimagined Common Areas. Modern Meeting & Event Spaces. A Redefined Fairmont Gold. New Food & Beverage Experiences.

TORONTO, CANADA – FEBRUARY 2019 This year, Fairmont Royal York celebrates its 90th anniversary. Since 1929, the hotel has welcomed millions of travellers from around the globe, lit up the silver screen as the most filmed location in Toronto and played host to the city’s most unforgettable moments including the G20 Summit, Bill Clinton’s 60th birthday and the Queen’s Jubilee. Now, the iconic Canadian landmark will mark its next historic chapter with a majestic transformation, honouring the icon’s timeless grandeur while entering a new era of luxury. In the final and most exciting phase of a multi-year renovation, the highly-anticipated reveal will include a transformed arrival and check-in experience, newly imagined dining venues, contemporary event and meeting spaces, and a completely redefined Fairmont Gold, presenting the finest luxury hotel offerings and services in the city. Bringing the vision of the hotel’s transformation to life has been carefully entrusted to a team of world-renowned architects and design partners with extensive experience modernizing some of the most iconic and treasured properties around the world. The team shares a commitment to the preservation of the historical and architectural elements of the landmark property, once the tallest building in the British Empire. The grand renovation will be completed summer 2019, in time for the hotel’s official anniversary celebration.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Led by global design firm Rockwell Group, the concept behind the lobby and arrival experience is inspired by a journey from Toronto’s past through its present. The design embraces and preserves the building’s grand character and heritage, while creating a contemporary, modern escape that feels timeless. Given the hotel’s connection to the railway and Toronto’s , material, form and detail cues were inspired by the aesthetics of train cars and railroads. Rockwell Group created what will be a true ‘living room’ for the city, with a larger, more generous reception area lined with marble stairs and a sweeping ramp that guides guests to check-in stations inspired by train ticketing counters. Fairmont Gold Residents Lounge

TURN TO GOLD

Fairmont Royal York’s new Fairmont Gold offering is inspired by the hotel’s celebrated history of luxurious accommodation and the personalized, premium services sought after by today’s elite travellers. Curated by Champalimaud, a leading global tastemaker in hospitality interiors, the redefined Fairmont Gold encapsulates the building’s timelessness and speaks to the energy of the city. Now accepting reservations, the offering features larger, elegantly appointed suites and a spectacular new Fairmont Gold Residents Lounge on the 18th floor, providing distinguished guests privacy and relaxation in the epitome of penthouse surroundings. With service directed by internationally recognized and highly trained concierge experts – members of “Les Clefs d’Or” society – the new Fairmont Gold is upscale living at its finest. Fairmont Gold King Room Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite

LEGACY SUITES

Fairmont Royal York’s crowning moment in its grand transformation will be the unveiling of two new Legacy Suites. Incorporating ’s cosmopolitan grandeur with sophisticated, residential-style living, the hotel transforms its two most notable signature suites into the city’s defining luxury experience. Capturing the charm of the metropolitan lifestyle with an added allure of personalized service, the suites are designed for illustrious travellers looking for the ultimate in indulgent hotel accommodation. Set to debut this summer, these definitive spaces will welcome discerning guests to the future of residential-style urban retreats. TORONTO’S CENTRE STAGE

The hotel’s world-renowned meeting, event and wedding spaces will also receive a revamp to reflect a modern style and highlight the property’s exquisite historical features. The transformation will include the convention floor ballroom spaces which have been host to some of Toronto’s grandest gatherings. A collection of the historic, provincially-themed meeting rooms are complete with elegant plush carpeting, unique accents and clean, sophisticated lines, all inspired by the iconic statues and murals that reflect Canada’s landscapes. Combine the changes with the unbeatable location, elevated Fairmont culinary offerings and signature personalized services, the hotel will continue to cater legendary high-caliber celebrations and milestone events.

APPETITE FOR CHANGE

At the heart of the hotel’s metamorphosis will be an elevated food and beverage experience, as Fairmont Royal York prepares to debut four new signature dining concepts. Responsible for redefining the iconic hotel’s cuisine is renowned Fairmont executive chef, JW Foster. Chef JW brings to the hotel a wealth of knowledge and expertise from more than 15 years as a seasoned chef at Fairmont properties around the globe. He plans to honour the brand’s commitment to sustainable food by implementing a new program that works closely with farmers to provide authentically local ingredients in each new menu.

ABOUT FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK

For nearly 90 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood proudly as a Toronto landmark, presiding over the block opposite Union Station – a love letter in stone to the heart of the city. It began its life as The Royal York, the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, soaring nearly 400 ft. and 28 storeys above the street level. A dominant feature on the skyline, the building contained 1,048 rooms, and included a concert hall, library, extensive bakery, radio station, ballrooms, restaurants, even a hospital. Little wonder it was called a city within a city – as it still is today. Today, this essential downtown landmark is in the midst of a multi-million dollar transformation, reimagining its lobby experience, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold – the property’s exclusive boutique luxury experience. Another stunning chapter for Toronto’s eternal, essential landmark is about to begin. Visit TheFairmontRoyalYork.com to see our future.