Fairmont Macdonald Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Architect	Ross and MacFarlane
Date Built	1912 - 1915
Location	100 Street and MacDougall Hill beside to Frank Oliver Memorial Park
Description
Designed by Ross and MacFarlane (the architects of the Chateau Laurier), the Macdonald Hotel was built for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and named after Sir John A Macdonald. It has been added to the list of Canadian Historic Places because it is, "... architecturally significant as an expression of the Chateau style preferred by Canadian transcontinental railways for their hotels, a style derived from French Renaissance-era chateaux. Characterized by high-pitched dormered roofs and inspired by French architectural elements..." The explanation of its importance adds that, "... it's strategically situated, L-shaped form and seven-storey Indiana limestone facades present a dignified and solid presence overlooking Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River valley. Today the hotel is owned and operated by Fairmont, a Canadian-based operator of luxury hotels and resorts. They say of it that, " ... From the moment you walk into The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, you know you're in a one-of-a-kind hotel that breathes dignified style and timeless grace. Originally opened in 1915, the Chateau on the River offers 199 elegant guestrooms, including 18 suites, catering to both business and leisure travelers."