The Fairmont Winnipeg, Winnipeg

I was in Winnipeg to give a talk at a national conference, and had stayed at a number of Fairmont hotels around the world and in Canada, including Banff Springs, The Royal York, and the Fairmont Dubai. As a result of staying at those fantastic facilities, I was looking forward to the trademark elevation of service and accommodations I've come to expect from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts during my brief stay in Winnipeg. I arrived on a Friday evening in late October and was given keys to room 710. Before I even turned on the lights, I could see that around the perimeter of the room, particularly on the right hand side, there was a 6-8 inch wide "band" of discolouration on the carpet, which I suspect was either mould or mildew. I walked around the room and saw that this was pervasive around the perimeter of the entire room. At this point I should have gone downstairs and asked for another room; however, I still needed to prepare my lecture for the following morning and was already very late. I now wish I had changed rooms, despite the disruption to my work, especially because I have severe allergies to mould, mildew, dust, and smoke, as I indicated to the receptionist when I made my reservation. I am writing this review because, frankly, I was taken aback at the state of my room: it was not at all what I have come to expect from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Moreover, in light of this very unpleasant aspect of the room, the cost of these accommodations was extremely expensive --more than two hundred dollars for one night-- and to be honest, I was deeply disappointed with my stay. While I understand that renovations or upkeep at the Winnipeg Fairmont may not be as high priority as, say, that in Toronto or Dubai, there is simply no excuse for putting a client in a room that has obviously discoloured, mildewing carpets. When I mentioned this to the employee at the registration desk she apologized; but the fact is, I still spent more than 200 dollars to sleep for a night in a mouldy room. I didn't have to go to the Fairmont in Winnipeg to do that for so much money. Extremely disappointing and unpleasant experience.

i loved this place i took my homies here. it was the best. we just chilled. the service was excellent. i recomend it to anyone who feels like chillin with there home dogs. it rocked my socks.

The Fairmont Winnipeg is a great hotel for your Winnipeg getaway. The hotel is very clean and has excellent service. The hotel staff treated us very well and made us feel welcome. The restaurant on site is a little spendy, but there are plenty of great, less-expensive restaurants within walking distance.

I took my son to The Fairmont and we had a great time for a great price.

We brought our daughter, age 1½ and it was no problem at Fairmont. Wonderful people at the restaurant with plenty of time for us and our daughter.