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Edmonton · Alberta

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

10065 100 St Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J0N6

168 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Amenities

  • Convenient Features

    Dive into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or unwind in the health club and sauna. Revel in local cuisine at The Harvest Room restaurant or relax with 24-hour room service and a drink at the bar/lounge. Convenient Features

  • Prime Location

    Enjoy wired and wireless internet access, concierge services, and on-site babysitting. Take advantage of the business center, event spaces, and limo/town car service. Prime Location

  • Location & surroundings

    Located a short walk from Edmonton attractions like the Citadel Theatre and Sir Winston Churchill Square, this family-friendly hotel is the ideal base for exploring the city.

For an unforgettable stay in Edmonton, book Fairmont Hotel Macdonald now.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location near attractions

  • Friendly and helpful staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

67 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible shuttle
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • ATM/banking
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
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Pools & wellness

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Dining & drinks

  • Food and water bowls
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Recycling
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Safety & cleanliness

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Health club
  • Multilingual staff

Getting around & access

  • Elevator
  • No accessible shuttle
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Services & essentials

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Designated smoking area
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LED light bulbs
  • Limo or town car service available
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups only
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Wedding services

Review in focus

168 reviews
4/ 10
old hotel with doors that rattle when you're neighbours get in, thin walls so you can hear everything your neighbours are doing and the unhoused freely roaming the hotel. no security around each time we returned to the hotel after midnight.
Mike · 2025-10-05

The guest experience

Loved most

  • Great location near attractions
  • Friendly and helpful staff

Worth knowing — Noise from neighboring rooms · Issues with plumbing and internet

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.3

    Staff were friendly and accommodating, though some issues noted.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    Overall stay was enjoyable despite some issues.

  • Amenities9.0

    Facilities are nice but could use updates; salt pool is a plus.

  • Room Quality8.9

    Rooms were great, but some features (like windows) are dated.

  • Value for Money8.8

    Prices are high for the overall experience, especially dining.

  • Cleanliness8.6

    The property is pristine, but thin walls and noise noted.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Food quality and service could be better for a hotel of this caliber.

  • Location8.4

    Proximity to attractions is good, but the area has issues with homelessness.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

80% of 20 recent stays rated 8+

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Mike · 2025-10-05

    “old hotel with doors that rattle when you're neighbours get in, thin walls so you can hear everything your neighbours are doing and the unhoused freely roaming the hotel. no security around each time we returned to the hotel after midnight.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Cherlyn · 2025-10-05

    “10 dollar cab ride to Roger's Arena”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Sarah · family · 2025-09-30

    “We had stayed at the Hotel Macdonald several times before... but this time was disappointing. I think that when you market yourself as the classiest hotel in town and charge those rates, then you better get the details right. Breakfast in the Harvest Room was very average, though expensive. Music in the bar was loud and inappropriate for the historic setting. Rooms were a bit depressing. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jennifer Ellen Louise · 2025-09-26

    “open a little earlier for coffee/tea.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Niloufar · 2025-09-22

    “Bedding hot and bed not so comfortable. Everything else was fine. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    BRADLEY · partner · 2025-09-20

    “This property is pristine and a gem in the City of Edmonton. The service is 5 star and the employees are friendly and knowledgeable ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Mike · family · 2025-09-16

    “Overall we enjoyed this property and the staff. Our one and only issue came up the morning we checking out; the washroom pipes stopped draining. The tub wouldn’t drain and toilet as well. When I brought this up to front desk with were kind and took care of us. This was just a issue with buildings of this age.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Jennifer · 2025-09-16

    “Hotel is beautifully renovated and clean. Staff meh. ”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Fonda · family · 2025-09-15

    “The rooms are great but windows are old. You can hear street noise. Staff attendances are not very eager to help. The salt pool is nice but needs update. ”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Amber · 2025-09-15

    “There was loud people a few doors down - likely coming back from the Morgan Wallen concert until late at night which was unfortunate. But the cot was all set up when we got there which was perfect.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Erkan · 2025-09-11

    “The food and service on the patio restaurant can be improved. The service was slow and the food quality was less than fitting for a hotel like Fairmont. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Richard · family · 2025-09-06

    “Down town Edmonton is not a great place, there are a lot of homeless people and some sleep in the park in front of the hotel ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Daniela · 2025-09-06

    “The view and state of the property is excellent as well as the food”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    I Nelson · partner · 2025-09-06

    “Priya from room service was great. Almost everyone else didn’t really care. We could not get the bed lights off at 3 am. The night manager, who was unable to turn them off, was outright rude. I ended up having to cover the lights with towels so that we could get to sleep. They fixed it the next day. Then the internet went out and two technicians were in the room for more than an hour. Many staff members asked how was our stay but gave us a “Sorry “ at most. Only when we checked out the day manager gave us two nights free parking. Far from adequate compensation for such an expensive hotel. ”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    TONY CHUANG CHING · family · 2025-08-30

    “Every time need requests water bottles and dental care tool too. I thing one time requests rest should refill every day. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Bob · 2025-08-29

    “ Beautiful historic hotel with the best views of the Edmonton river valley. Food and drinks number one. We were upgraded to a suite for my wife’s birthday.. how awesome. ”

  • Thoughtful additions

    10/10

    Verified traveler · 2025-08-29

    “They went above and beyond to help us celebrate our nephew's 10th birthday- we walked into the room with a mini cake and toys waiting for us. Plus, the room was absolutely beautiful. The pool was a big hit for the nephew and I as well.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jason · partner · 2025-08-27

    “Amazing staff”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Reza · 2025-08-25

    “Staff are so professional and friendly in the same time!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Vernon · family · 2025-08-21

    “Great hotel”

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