The collection
16 hotels
Fairmont Banff Springs
“Baronial alpine outpost”
Fairmont Pacific Rim
“Sleek waterfront showcase”
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
“Alpine glacial citadel”
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
“Cliffside railway castle”
Fairmont Château Laurier
“Châteauesque capital landmark”
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
“Slope-side alpine chateau”
Fairmont Empress
“Edwardian harbourfront castle”
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
“Blufftop railway chateau”
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
“Lakeside wilderness lodge”
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
“Clifftop château resort”
Fairmont Royal York
“Grand railway institution”
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
“Baronial railway citadel”
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
“Mid-century downtown revival”
Fairmont Tremblant
“Slopeside Laurentian lodge”
Fairmont Palliser
“Edwardian railway hotel”
Fairmont Waterfront
“Harbourfront glass tower”
Our shorthand
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.