Royal York Hotel is a hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and a filming location for Red (2010). Built in 1929, it was designed by Ross and Macdonald, in association with Sproatt and Rolph.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Verified facts
- Located in Toronto, Ontario
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11695, SRC-11696, SRC-13694 - Appeared in Red (movie, 2010)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11695, SRC-11696, SRC-13408 - Built in 1929
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11695, SRC-16570, SRC-17540 - Designed by Ross and Macdonald, in association with Sproatt and Rolph
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11695, SRC-16570, SRC-17541
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11695 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont_Royal_York (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11696 — https://moviemaps.org/locations/31m (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13408 — Movie-Locations.com — RED (2010) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13694 — Heritage Toronto — Royal York Hotel (Toronto Rail Lands History Tour) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16570 — https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/fairmont-royal-york/history.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17540 — http://www.historichotelsthenandnow.com/royalyorktoronto.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17541 — https://ontarioconstructionnews.com/foundations-of-construction-royal-york-hotels-panoramic-painted- (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Red filmed?
Royal York Hotel, in Toronto, Ontario, is a real-world filming location used for Red.
Who designed Royal York Hotel?
Royal York Hotel was designed by Ross and Macdonald, in association with Sproatt and Rolph.
Where is Royal York Hotel located?
Royal York Hotel is located in Toronto, Ontario.