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Fairmont Royal YorkvsThe Omni King Edward Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Royal York scores significantly higher than The Omni King Edward Hotel. Fairmont Royal York has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 15 sources including Rough Guide, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
Fairmont Royal York
Frommer's
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100 Front Street W, Toronto, Ontario M5JIE3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Built by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1929 and located across from Union Station, this massive hotel has 1,365 guest rooms and suites, and 35 meeting and banquet rooms." Full review
Concierge "With 1,365 rooms, plus bars, restaurants, and shops, this vast Toronto landmark feels as self-contained as an ocean liner."
Fodor's "Today, it remains one of the largest hotels in the city and a favorite of royalty—both Hollywood's and the real deal." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, its mock-chateau design adds character to Toronto's modern skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Across from Union Station, this large hotel has been a Toronto landmark since 1929. The magnificent lobby is a fitting backdrop for the many heads of state who have stayed here."
Rough Guide "When it was completed in 1927, the Royal York was the largest hotel in the British Empire and it still retains much of its original grandeur, especially in the sprawling lobby."
Star Service "This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto, though over the last few years standards have been ebbing and flowing, with inconsistencies evident mostly in the maintenance arena." Full review
Zagat "Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1920s, this big (over 1,300 rooms) luxury landmark combines historic character with leading-edge environmental practices."
Star Service "This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto." Full review
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Find an in-room Keurig coffee machine, a stocked minibar, blackout curtains, and robes and slippers upon request.
Gayot "A landmark in the heart of Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York finds itself situated minutes away from the cityâs entertainment, shopping and financial districts."
The Omni King Edward Hotel Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
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37 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1E9, Canada
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Victoria's Restaurant is popular with the power-breakfast crowd and serves high tea later in the afternoon."
Fodor's "Toronto's landmark "King Eddy" Hotel, which has hosted the well-heeled for over a century, continues to be a favorite choice for special occasions and a nod to grand hotels of the past." Full review
Lonely Planet "The glorious 'King Eddy' is Toronto's oldest hotel, named for King Edward VII, who gave it the royal seal of approval over a century ago." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Opened in 1903, this grand historic hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels in the World, offers elegantly appointed rooms, courteous service, spa, and every possible amenity; guests want for nothing."
Star Service "Still, at The King Eddie, as locals affectionately call it, guests are treated like royalty, and the staff is a great highlight here." Full review
Gayot "Among the amenities, guests will find plasma TVs, cable TV, iPod docking stations, high-speed Internet, laptop-size safes and mini-bars."
BlackBook "Affectionately known as The King Eddy, this hotel is no stranger to notoriety. Its suite was the locale for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous bed-in for peace (and later re-enacted for..."
Zagat "Old-world elegance is the aesthetic at this historic, century-old hotel that projects a classic British ambience, complete with afternoon tea service and a clubby bar area."
OysterUpscale
"Possibly the most historic hotel in Toronto, the King Edward has had a reputation for elegance for over 100 years." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Its storied hallways have seen the likes of Ernest Hemingway, The Beatles, Elizabeth Taylor, Rudolph Valentino and Britney Spears." Full review
