Fairmont Palliser

Calgary, Alberta

Virgin rating

The hotel

Fairmont Palliser first opened its doors to guests in 1914 as one of the Canadian Pacific Railroad Hotels. Today it’s one of Calgary’s landmark buildings, offering a superb range of amenities and luxury accommodation in the heart of downtown. Dining at the Rimrock is essential whilst here, an incredible Tudor-style restaurant with barrelled ceilings and massive stone fireplace. Don’t miss out on the hotel’s award-winning Sunday Brunch, served in the grand lobby and accompanied by live piano music – book early to avoid disappointment. For drinks and entertainment, there’s the Oak Room, a cosmopolitan meeting space, serving tapas and cocktails along with some very cool jazz. If you want to pamper yourself, RnR Wellness Spa offers the latest beauty treatments whilst the Boulevard Club features a eucalyptus steam room, 12-person spa and an indoor heated swimming pool.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the centre of town and connected to attractions via the Plus 15 Walkway system. Another city landmark, the Calgary Tower, is just next door. Transfer time from Calgary Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

407 rooms on 11 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, WiFi access*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, bathrobe and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suites are ideal for families, with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1 Bedroom Suites have a spacious seating area with large windows and a separate bedroom area with bathroom. With either 1 king-size bed and a double sofa bed or 1 queen-size bed and a double sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Fairmont Gold Rooms are found on a private concierge floor with upgraded services and amenities. Rooms are newly renovated and complete with modern business amenities including a CD player/alarm radio, complimentary shoeshine and nightly turndown service, morning delivery of coffee, tea or juice and choice of newspaper. With either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Fairmont Gold benefits include:

  • Private check-in
  • Exclusive lounge access
  • Continental breakfast and afternoon canapés
  • Complimentary DVD's, books and games
  • Computer access in the lounge
  • In-room internet access

Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar (open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late-night happy hour). Starbucks. Afternoon tea*. The Boulevard Club - fitness centre with indoor swimming pool, large whirlpool, eucalyptus steam room, aerobics and gym. RnR Wellness Spa*. In-room massage treatments*. Self-parking CA$42 plus tax, per day Sun-Thu, CA$30 plus tax, per day Fri-Sat (payable locally, subject to change).

Please be aware that this property may be unsuitable for some guests due to 9 steps at the entrance. Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Dec 2, 2023 PaulaCdS Vaughan, Canada

We wanted a weekend of luxury and comfort and the Palliser always delivers. During the holiday season it’s magical. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, all the rooms are lovely and the staff are the best I’ve encountered. We come to Calgary for the Palliser.
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Nov 30, 2023 711krisw

All the amenities you would expect from a fairmont property. Good location for downtown attractions, walking distance to the saddledome and east to access nearby restaurants. Hot tub was undergoing maintenance unfortunately but the pool area was nice and quiet and clean.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good older type hotel in excellent location

Nov 25, 2023 Nigel M Peterborough, United Kingdom

Lovely slightly old fashioned hotel in down town Calgary. Right next to the Calgary tower. Good location for the airport shuttle bus and tour bus pick up. The en-suite bathroom was rather cramped, at least it had a small bath and a shower. Impossible for both of us to use the bathroom at the same time. Very clean, well presented and really comfy… Read more
Lovely slightly old fashioned hotel in down town Calgary. Right next to the Calgary tower. Good location for the airport shuttle bus and tour bus pick up. The en-suite bathroom was rather cramped, at least it had a small bath and a shower. Impossible for both of us to use the bathroom at the same time. Very clean, well presented and really comfy bed. Room was on the front, set in so not noisy at all, even with one of the windows open at night for fresh air. Our friends were given a room at the back of the hotel looking over the railroad tracks which they said was noisy at night. Very tasty breakfast, good service but expensive for what it was. Would stay here again for the location but eat out locally. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Business or Pleasure, this is a great hotel!

Nov 21, 2023 W8168BFmikek Beaumont, Canada

The Fairmont is always the place to stay for me, the beds, the pillows, the elegance are always top notch. The staff at Fairmont Palliser in Calgary looked after all of my personal and business needs, great location, highly recommend for business or pleasure!
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Nov 20, 2023 Kari1975 Prince George, Canada

Stayed here for Thanksgiving Long Weekend which was also our Anniversary. We have stayed at many Fairmont hotels but this was our first stay at the Pallisar. We enjoyed our stay on the Gold Floor. Our room was spacious and clean. Upon arrival we found staff had made special arrangements to personalize our room for our anniversary. I truly… Read more
Stayed here for Thanksgiving Long Weekend which was also our Anniversary. We have stayed at many Fairmont hotels but this was our first stay at the Pallisar. We enjoyed our stay on the Gold Floor. Our room was spacious and clean. Upon arrival we found staff had made special arrangements to personalize our room for our anniversary. I truly appreciate the extra effort and details. Gold Floor lounge did not disappoint. They provided a wonderful variety of snacks and beaverages. It was also a comfortable place to relax. We didn’t have time this trip to use the spa so I cannot comment on that. The restaurant was ok. Not as impressive as other Fairmont restaurants. We typically spend our Thanksgiving/Anniversary weekend at a Fairmont and always look forward to Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving dinner I have to sadly be honest and report was HORRIBLE! We didn’t complain as I felt bad for our waitress. All tables around us were complaining about the very small portion and it just wasn’t traditional. All courses were disappointing. I know the hotel and restaurant should be two different reviews but if you are looking at staying for Thanksgiving, I would recommend eating elsewhere. Other than that this hotel is lovey and I would book a stay here again. Read less