This year, Fairmont Royal York, one of Canada’s most cherished landmarks, will celebrate its 90th anniversary. Since 1929, the hotel has welcomed millions of travelers 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 world-famous hotel will mark its next historic chapter with a majestic transformation, honoring the icon’s timeless grandeur while elevating it into a new era of luxury.

In the final phase of a multi-year renovation, the anticipated reveal will include 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.

“Fairmont Royal York has always been a defining feature of the Toronto skyline and we are excited to announce the next stage in its time-honored history,” said Edwin Frizzell, regional vice president and general manager, Fairmont Royal York. “As we celebrate 90 years of outstanding service, incredible people and history-making moments, it is with great pride that we prepare to unveil the most significant transformation this building has ever seen.

A grand scale renovation that both modernizes the property and stays true to our past, this project is a reflection of our storied history and a look into our exciting future. We are certain that the changes planned for the hotel will capture Toronto’s bold new energy and we look forward to debuting our extraordinary transformation over the course of 2019.”

In the spirit of this milestone year, the hotel will soon announce its plans to celebrate with guests, clients and the community alike.

Fairmont Royal York, www.thefairmontroyalyork.com