Vulindlela, brace yourself! The owners of the Fairmont are planning to convert the hotel's tower into condos and replace the Tonga Room with a grand ballroom. If the city approves the plans, the Tonga Room will close in 2011 or 2012.
Laughing Squid

Just in case you want to sign the save the Tonga Room petition.

Now I'll have to at least stop by for happy hour.