Fairmont Palliser

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When you stay at Fairmont Palliser, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Calgary Tower and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and local cuisine is served at Hawthorn Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 1st Street SW Station is 4 minutes and Centre Street Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$233 nightly
The total price is $259
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Business meets leisure
This hotel sits in the city center's business district with 12 meeting rooms. After work, guests can enjoy spa services, massages, and happy hour at the bar.
Flavorful dining options
Savor local cuisine, enjoy in-room champagne, or relax at the bar. Breakfast includes continental, vegetarian, organic, and local options.
Rejuvenate in style
The full-service spa offers massages, body wraps, and facials in luxury treatment rooms. Steam room, sauna, and hot tub await after a health club workout.

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

Fairmont, Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a door.

Fairmont Queen, Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, lamps, a painting above the bed, and a book and remote control on the bed.

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table with a vase and a tray with glasses, and a framed picture on the wall.

Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a computer, and a television.

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, desk, television, and a bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table with a vase, a television, a desk, and a cabinet.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Palliser)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a potted plant, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Wild Rose)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a potted plant, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a brown sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M3

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CORE Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • BMO Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 20 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 17 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 17 min drive
  • 1st Street SW Station - 4 min walk
  • Centre Street Station - 6 min walk
  • 3rd Street SW Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Greta Barcade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sky 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Guild - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Palliser

  • When you stay at Fairmont Palliser, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Calgary Tower and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and local cuisine is served at Hawthorn Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 1st Street SW Station is 4 minutes and Centre Street Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 407 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Access to this property’s Fitness center, Pool and Hot Tub is currently limited to allow social distancing and open 7 AM-9 PM. Reservations are required at check-in (subject to availability).

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms*

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 25 per night)
    • Onsite valet parking (CAD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 12 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1914
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's robes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps) and wired internet (surcharge)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

RNR Wellness has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Hawthorn Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for CAD 14.65 per night (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for CAD 14.65 per night (rates may vary)
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 22 to 55 for adults, and CAD 11 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 40 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs CAD 25 per night
  • Valet parking costs CAD 65 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Fairmont Palliser
Fairmont Palliser Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Fairmont Palliser Hotel Calgary
Palliser Fairmont
Calgary Fairmont
Fairmont Calgary
Fairmont Hotel Calgary
Fairmont Hotel Palliser
The Fairmont Palliser Hotel Calgary
The Fairmont Palliser
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Fairmont Palliser Hotel Calgary

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont Palliser offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fairmont Palliser does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Fairmont Palliser?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Fairmont Palliser?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Fairmont Palliser?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 25 per night. Valet parking costs CAD 65 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fairmont Palliser?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge of CAD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Fairmont Palliser?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Cowboys Casino (12-min walk) and Elbow River Casino (14-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Fairmont Palliser and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Fairmont Palliser also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Fairmont Palliser?

Yes, Hawthorn Dining Room offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Fairmont Palliser like?

Fairmont Palliser is in Downtown Calgary, a short 4-minute walk from 1st Street SW Station and 3 minutes' walk from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Fairmont Palliser Reviews

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Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered delicious food and excellent service, with many guests praising the quality of their meals. (49 reviews)
  • The pool, hot tub, and steam room were a nice place to relax and a highlight of the stay. (30 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and great, with many guests enjoying the buffet and room service options. (13 reviews)
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