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Reviews of Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4 out of 5
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
10065 100 St Nw, Edmonton, AB

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Safwan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll go there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and cleaning team excellent Food at room service not hot..but everything else excellent..restaurant and lobby Food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & luxurious rooms. Exceptional all around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always very helpful, the hotel is clean and beautiful inside and out .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Nariman

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful stay in a renovated room with tasteful finishing touches.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Please contact me directly if there is anything that you wish to share on how we could improve and score a 5 star!We look forward to warmly welcoming you again to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; Chateau on the River.Sincerely, Executive Assistant

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
We're absolutely delighted that you had a wonderful experience! Your review means a lot to us, and we sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 14 May 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Darrell

The staff was friendly and made sure you felt welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 23 Apr 2024
Dear Darrell, Thank you for highlighting our friendly staff. Ensuring a warm welcome is our priority. We appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 23 Apr 2024
Dear Richard, we are delighted to hear that you had a great stay with us. We appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you back soon. Warm regards, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.

10/10 Excellent

William, Redcliff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear William,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy your stays with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great experience.

10/10 Excellent

James

The lounge is the best
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear James,Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our lounge. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to providing you with more exceptional experiences in the future.

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Frank, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit.

8/10 Good

Corinna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was construction, so some issues with water pressure, etc. Staff tried to help all they could
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Corinna,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the construction-related issues with water pressure. Our team appreciates your understanding and is always here to assist to ensure you have a comfortable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for an improved experience.

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Daryl,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our staff's helpfulness contributed to a great overall experience for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with recently renovated rooms. I was upgraded to a larger, river view room and was treated to special gifts when I arrived, including a little "bee hotel" and a visit from the Easter Bunny while we slept. Exceptional property, views and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Kerri, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted that you enjoyed our recently renovated rooms, the special gifts upon arrival, and the memorable visit from the Easter Bunny. It was our pleasure to upgrade you to a larger river view room. We look forward to welcoming you back for more exceptional experiences.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you again very soon. Looking forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you again very soon. Looking forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

2/10 Terrible

Fisnik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your review concerning your stay at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Excellent service is what we strive to be known for; therefore your feedback is extremely important as it enables us to continually improve our service and provide a memorable experience to our valued guests.We would greatly appreciate it if you would be willing to provide further information about any problem you may have encountered as this will help me better understand what happened in order to anticipate any future occurrence.Our relationship with our guests is of paramount importance. We hope that you will present us with the opportunity to better serve you soon. We invite you to contact us directly to discuss any concerns!

10/10 Excellent

Karinn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel and staff! Rooms are clean and nice. Felt very safe. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
We're absolutely delighted that you had a wonderful experience! Your review means a lot to us, and we sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Domenico Giuseppe

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Domenico, Thank you for rating us 5/5! We're glad you had a great experience with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and property !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you again very soon. Looking forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent spa, sauna and steam room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Stuart,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our excellent spa, sauna, and steam room facilities. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to providing you with more exceptional experiences in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tan Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been taking my winter vacation at Fairmont Macdonald since 2018. I fell in love with the beautiful hotel and the lovely riverbank walks. The staff at the Gold level were very hospitable. I forgot the name of one of the staff there (he wears a grey suit), but he makes me feel completely at home and extremely nice. Also, a tall housekeeping staff servicing rooms for nightly turnover service was wonderful in bringing ice and water for me. I want to acknowledge both of them here. Next time, I will make sure I get their names.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Dear Tan,Thank you for your loyal patronage and wonderful review! We're delighted that you continue to enjoy your winter vacations with us and appreciate our beautiful hotel and the scenic riverbank walks. Your kind words about our Gold level staff and housekeeping team are truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back, and we'll make sure to pass on your compliments to the staff.

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing service & attention to detail! A great place for a staycation or special occasions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review of your recent experience at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.It is our genuine hope to provide exceptional service to each and every one of our valued guests.We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to warmly welcoming you again to Edmonton’s Chateau on the River; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for attending events at the Edmonton Confetence Centre. Clean rooms and accommodating staff. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 6 Mar 2024
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for selecting Fairmont Hotel Macdonald as your accommodation of choice and for sharing your wonderful feedback! Your participation in our post-stay survey is greatly valued.It brings us immense joy to learn that your stay was enjoyable, and we are already excited at the prospect of your return. Anticipating your next visit, we look forward to extending our warmest welcome once again, making Fairmont Hotel Macdonald your cherished home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Elli Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was one of the best!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We appreciate you taking the time to complete a survey regarding your recent stay.We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.

8/10 Good

Katharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was amazing and so helpful, always enjoy a stay at a fairmont. The property however is in need of a lot of care. There was a stain left on the loveseat in my room that does not take a lot of imagination as to what it was. The steam room smelled like sewer and mold. The hot sauna has not been cared for or cleaned, the cedar was so poorly cared for it peeling off on my swimsuit. It was not an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words regarding our staff; we're pleased to hear they provided excellent service. However, we deeply regret the lapses in cleanliness and maintenance you encountered during your stay. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address these issues promptly to ensure a more enjoyable experience for our guests in the future. We appreciate your loyalty to Fairmont and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an improved stay.

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

6/10 Okay

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Although a beautiful building the rooms were in need of a makeover. For the price it was underwhelming! Biggest issue was the holds placed on my credit card were not released for almost a week after we checked out. There really is no need to do this and although common practice to utilize holds for them to keep almost $750 on hold after the bill has been paid and room inspected the funds should be released. Very frustrating. The staff also never understood there own billing policies and could not explain nor assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your compliments on our beautiful building but are disappointed to learn about the challenges you experienced during your stay.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the condition of the rooms and any misunderstanding regarding our billing policies. We take your concerns seriously and will use your comments as an opportunity to improve our services. Regarding the holds on your credit card, we understand the frustration and inconvenience this may have caused.We sincerely apologize for any confusion with our billing policies, and we will work on better educating our staff to provide clearer explanations to our guests.Your input is invaluable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, providing you with a much-improved experience.If you have any further concerns or would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to contact our front office department directly.Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we look forward to the chance to make amends.

2/10 Terrible

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Much older needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your observation about the age of our property and completely understand your desire for updated facilities.We're excited to inform you that we are currently undergoing renovations to enhance the overall experience for our guests. These renovations are scheduled to continue until April, and we believe that you'll find the improvements quite significant.We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transitional period. We hope that upon completion of the renovations, you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with an upgraded and more enjoyable stay.If there's anything specific you'd like to see or if you have any additional suggestions, please feel free to share them with us. We value your input and are committed to making our guests' experiences the best they can be.Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back after our renovations are complete.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Construction in the building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for leaving us a review of your recent experience at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. We hope that you will present us with the opportunity to serve you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We appreciate you taking the time to complete a survey regarding your recent stay.We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Looking forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy Fairmont Properties. The Hotel MacDonald is one of the older properties and is undergoing some renovations. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. Our room was extremely hot despite being in winter. We had the windows open and a fan on all night but it was still uncomfortably warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback and loyalty to Fairmont Properties. We're delighted to hear that you generally enjoyed your stay at the Hotel Macdonald and appreciate your understanding during our ongoing renovations.We apologize for any discomfort you experienced with the temperature in your room. Your feedback is valuable, and we will certainly address this issue to ensure a more comfortable environment for our guests. Please know that your comfort is our top priority, and we are taking steps to rectify the heating concerns you've raised.We're grateful for your kind words about our helpful and pleasant staff. They take great pride in providing exceptional service, and we'll make sure to share your compliments with them.Once our renovations are complete, we believe you'll find an even more enjoyable and refreshed atmosphere during your future visits. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you back for an improved experience.Thank you for choosing Fairmont, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon.

8/10 Good

Haseeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and for the great review of our hotel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; your home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were warmth, caring and very nice! From the minute you walk through the entrance doors of the hotel, checking in to get to your room. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that our staff's warmth, care, and kindness made your stay special, from the moment you entered our hotel to the check-in process and throughout your time with us.It's always a pleasure to receive such kind words, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation. Providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests is our utmost priority, and we are delighted to know that we succeeded in making your stay enjoyable.We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. If there is anything specific you loved about your stay that you would like to highlight or if you have any suggestions for improvement, please feel free to share them with us.Once again, thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to have the pleasure of hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Dalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
We’re thrilled to you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ion was large but worn out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Executive Assistant on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Please contact me directly if there is anything that you wish to share on how we could improve and score a 10/10! I have mentioned your comment to our HSKP team because I am assuming you mean iron was worn out? We will investigate the room you were in and replace if needed. Thank you for sharing. We look forward to warmly welcoming you again to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; Chateau on the River.