Valentine’s Day
Would-be-daters and longtime lovers can find plenty of solutions to their Valentine’s Day — or night — aspirations at The Fairmont Royal York. A wide range of romantic preferences are at the heart of what the hotel’s love professionals are planning for this February 14th.
Craft your story with background from any of these Fairmont Royal York features:
February 10, 2012 — How to Steak Your Claim as a Foodie
The Fairmont Royal York hosts an aphrodisiacal Valentine’s Day Breakfast with the Fairmont Royal York’s new Executive Chef, Collin Thornton, and a delicious panel of Toronto culinary influencers, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, part of Social Media Week Toronto.
Suggested tweet: Valentine’s Day: The new #lovechef2012 is cooking for love @fairmontryh
February 1, 2012 — Valentine’s Day Cupid Takes Aim at the Fairmont
According to Jimson Bienenstock, the hotel’s Director of Outlets and resident sommelier, the hotel sets the scene for those who want to date or have a first date, serious date, escalating date or forever dates. He suggests the cozy Library Bar on the lobby level of The Fairmont Royal York as the ideal location to launch a Valentines Day romance.
January 27, 2011 — Create Your Own Romantic Version Of A Hollywood Movie At The Fairmont Royal York
When filmmakers and directors seek luxury accommodations in a unique setting, they focus their cameras on The Fairmont Royal York. Countless Hollywood blockbusters have been filmed at the hotel and could serve as inspiration for your very own Valentines Day celebration.
* Chloe, an erotic thriller filled with lust, lies and seduction, was shot in 2009 outside the Royal Suite and in the convention floor’s ladies’ washroom of the Fairmont Royal York. Watch the video.
* Red is an action comedy that was shot throughout the hotel’s convention kitchen, lobby and concert hall. Bruce Willis stars as a love struck retired CIA agent. He is paired with Helen Mirren, who seeks to rekindle an old, forbidden flame. Watch the video.
* Serendipity is a light romantic comedy starring John Cusack shot in the main mezzanine elevator foyer in 2001. A charming and witty film about two lovers in a city who rely solely on fate to determine their next meeting. Watch the video.
* Take the Lead was shot in the Concert Hall and the Ballroom in June, 2005. It stars Antonio Banderas as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane, who volunteers to teach dance in New York City. Watch the video.
