I’ve traveled to Toronto for business several times over the past few years but never really had the time to experience the city. When I found out I’d be staying for a week in September I was excited that I’d have the opportunity to combine some fun things with work. I wanted to stay downtown, close to major attractions. I ended up in an ideal spot, The Fairmont Royal York. This is the view of the Fairmont from the CN Tower.....WOW!
 | The Fairmont advertised that it was "located in the heart of downtown Toronto" and it definitely was. Some of the nearby attractions include the CN Tower (more on that experience later) The Rogers Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market, Harbourfront and the Air Canada Centre. The hotel is actually shaped like a wedding cake and was featured in “Castles of the North” on History Television. An impressive view at night! |
Besides location I chose the Royal York because I know the Fairmont culture is focused on personal guest experience. This proved to be true! I have to mention a couple of people who went "above and beyond" during my stay. One morning I went into one of the main restaurants, EPIC and asked where I could find a cafe with coffee, etc. Julien stopped what he was doing and walked me downstairs to find the cafe. Thanks Julien, this type of service is rare! I chatted with Nadia at the front desk while checking out. I asked "what do you like about working for Fairmont?". She shared with me that she had been with Fairmont for 30 years because they treat their employees so well. Nadia, I love your passion for the Fairmont brand! Here are some of the chefs at the Royal York (notice the CN Tower in the background...cool).
The ability to execute on their brand promises around guest service is the reason they've hosted over 40 million guests since 1929, including three generations of Britain's Royal Family. The Fairmont gives so much back to the community. There is a list of about 15 different projects that they are involved in to support Toronto and I wish I had the time and space to list them all. As a runner and someone who just finished my second Race For The Cure, the article below really made me smile. Way to go Fairmont Team!
CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION In 2007 The Fairmont Royal York began raising funds for CIBC Run For The Cure. In 2008 Heather McCrory, Regional V.P. and General Manager took on a corporate challenge and led over 100 colleagues to participate in their first ever “Run For The Cure” on October 5, 2008. Together they raised a total of $22,484 for the foundation. That year the hotel was the 7th largest corporate fundraising team in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2009, 110 colleagues returned to the run and raised over $34,000, placing second to CHFI radio as the greatest fundraiser in Toronto. In 2010, The Fairmont Royal York had over 150 colleagues participate and raised a total of $58,272.69, much more than their goal of $42,000. The Hotel has placed as the second highest fundraiser in the city for the past two years in a row with donations totaling $119,575.22. The Fairmont Royal York is striving to be the top fundraising corporation in Toronto for 2011.
Here are a couple of photos of EPIC Restaurant .....part of the Fairmont's allure...........
Here are a couple of photos of EPIC Restaurant .....part of the Fairmont's allure...........
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This is my second great experience at a Fairmont resort and I hope to have many more........next on my list......maybe The Fairmont Banff Springs!
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