The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

Edmonton's stately Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, known locally as “The Mac,” retains all of the charm of a riverfront chateau with the up-to-date technology required of a modern business and incentive destination. Opened in 1915, this AAA four-diamond landmark features 199 elegant guest rooms and suites with work desk, high-speed Internet access, and views of the skyline and North Saskatchewan River Valley. The Health Club & Spa, with sauna, steam room, fitness center, and indoor pool, helps relieve travel fatigue.

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald welcomes groups with eight richly appointed conference venues and 13,000 square feet of function space for business meetings and corporate events, including a charming enclosed gazebo and the Empire Ballroom for groups to 350. Incentives include the historic Rutherford House, Hawrelak Park, and Winspear Center for Music.