Fall is officially here which means fireplace season is quickly approaching. From those first few chilly nights of fall through theholidays and beyond, we’ve rounded up 10 outdoor and indoor fireplaces at Accor hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada. Whether looking for a cozy spot to warm up with a good book or enjoy a glass of wine among friends, these welcoming spots make stunning backdrop options for any occasion.
Fairmont Le Château Montebello
Montebello, Quebec, Canada
The grand lobby at Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a cold weather oasis. Under an atrium-like structure, guests gather to unwind around the striking six-sided fireplace that was built as the centerpiece of the lobby and hotel in 1930. Weighing 80 tons and stretching 66-feet-high, the fireplace burns roughly 80 cords of wood yearly to keep the fire up during the cooler months.
Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, Canada
In Toronto, guests can cozy up fireside at Fairmont Royal York‘s dramatic REIGN Bar, featuring an impressive wine list and weekly live entertainment in a timeless setting. This winter, downtown Toronto sets the stage for cold weather fun and activities, and REIGN will host an indoor “urban après experience” around its stunning onyx fireplace, featuring specialty cocktails and signature tasting boards.
Claremont Club & Spa
Berkeley, California
Warm up next to the outdoor fire pits while admiring the breathtaking views of San Francisco on the Sunset Terrace at the historic Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel. Situated on 22 acres in the East Bay, the hotel seamlessly blends its rich 19th century history with the modern day to offer the best of relaxed Californian luxury. The Sunset Terrace offers both stunning city and bay views alongside warm fire pits, space heaters and signature vignette seating.
Fairmont Palliser
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Built in 1914, the original grand fireplace in Fairmont Palliser‘s stately Hawthorn Dining Room & Lounge (pictured above) was gracefully restored during a thoughtful 2019 renovation. Many historic business deals and wedding proposals in Calgary have taken place in front of this iconic fireplace. It’s the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail or curl up with a good book.
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
This dramatic fireplace is the centerpiece of Fairmont Pacific Rim‘s modern lobby lounge. Decorated with black and white striped zebra stone, the 20-foot fireplace warms guests immediately from the chilly Vancouver weather upon entrance. Find a cozy seating nook that circles the fireplace and order hand-crafted cocktails, small plates and sustainable sushi from the hotel’s RawBar.
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Located in the Champlain, the gourmet restaurant of Quebec’s Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, this fireplace chimney is sculpted in wood with details that highlight the rich history of New France’s creation. The ship on which French explorer Samuel de Champlain crossed the Atlantic Ocean, called Le Don De Dieu, is among the beautiful details that are depicted. This heritage urban resort will especially seduce you in autumn with its breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Described as a “fairy tale chateau on the edge of wilderness,” Canada’s Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers lakeside campfires each night for guests to enjoy the crisp fall air of Banff National Park. Guests can huddle together around a warm wood burning fire, sip cocktails and toast s’mores as the sun drops behind the mountains.
Fairmont Empress
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Affectionately known as Canada’s “Castle on the Coast,” guests of Fairmont Empress’ Fairmont Gold floor enjoy access to a beautiful terrace overlooking the dazzling Inner Harbor featuring cozy firepits. Guests can enjoy sitting around their exclusive veranda fire pit over breakfast, afternoon snacks, evening canapés and cocktails. The terrace is the perfect spot for guests to unwind, people-watch, or take in the picturesque salmon-pink sunsets for which British Columbia is known.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma, California
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa welcomes guests to wine country with oversized wood- burning fireplaces in both the lobby living room (pictured above) and spa reception areas. Guests can also cozy up to numerous outdoor fire pits throughout the resort, perfect for apres dinner cocktails or roasting s’mores. In addition, several guest room and suite types, including the Legacy Suite Collection, Vineyard Suites, Mission Suites, and Deluxe Fireplace Rooms, also feature private in-room wood-burning fireplaces.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the 700-acre Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is set in the beautiful isolation of the Canadian Rockies. Multigenerational families and friends who frequent the Lodge for a rustic luxury experience enjoy cozying up to one of the many fireplaces in the Main Lodge (or even a private fireplace in their very own cabin). Most striking is the grand, double-sided fireplace (pictured above) in the Main Lodge, where one side warms the Emerald Lounge while the other side opens to the resort’s main dining area – The Great Hall.
