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Hotel Overview
133 9Th Avenue Sw,
YYC,
Canada,
T2P 2M3,
Alberta
Fairmont Palliser - Luxury downtown hotel near Calgary Tower
Located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is 300 metres from Centre Street and 2 km from Downtown-West Kerby. The hotel features the Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar, serving plant-based, farm-fresh modern Canadian cuisine. Guests can access a full-service spa offering treatments like a Signature Anti-Aging Facial and a warm-towel massage with Eminence Organic Apricot Oil. The property includes a fitness centre, Starbucks with street access, and event spaces totaling over 19,000 square feet. Nearby landmarks include Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum, and Stephen Avenue Walk.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Fairmont Gold guest rooms include executive lounge access, continental breakfast, and evening cocktail canapés.
- The spa offers a Chinese Energy Therapy and an ancient Japanese energy healing treatment.
- The Boulevard restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour Monday-Friday.
- Bikes are available for guest use, equipped for picnics.
- Valet parking is complimentary for spa guests.
Rooms & Suites
Fairmont Palliser offers luxury guest rooms and suites with high-speed internet access and in-room movies. Fairmont Gold rooms provide iPads, executive continental breakfast, and access to an honour bar. Suites feature open-concept seating areas with sofas or armchairs. Triple and quadruple rooms include minibars, tea and coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have views of downtown Calgary.
Other conveniences
- Ironing facilities, heating, and air conditioning in all rooms.
- Tea and coffee facilities, minibars, and trouser presses.
- Free toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers in private bathrooms.
- Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and carpeted floors.
- Executive lounge access in Fairmont Gold rooms includes nightly turn-down service.
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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms had a dingy and stale smell, but the staff was helpful with our baggage. The location was great for exploring the city, but there were ongoing works nearby. The dining experience was delightful with a variety of options, and the facilities were adequate.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms had a dingy and stale smell, and the overall look was not in line with the hotel's star rating.
Service
9.0
The staff, including the Valet parking, front desk, and concierge, were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was great for exploring the city, with easy access to shopping and restaurants, but there were ongoing works in the area.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with plenty of choices offered in the Art Deco dining room.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided a variety of facilities to enhance the stay.
Great staff
Dingy rooms
Tommy
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.0/10
From the moment I checked in with such a friendly reception to the beautifully renovated rooms, my stay was well supplied and very clean. However, being near the back of the hotel with trains running all night made it less pleasant and a bit cramped to open suitcases. Still, I booked for this weekend.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were well supplied and very clean, though near the back of the hotel with noisy trains running all night. They were a little cramped, making it difficult to open suitcases but still comfortable overall.
Service
9.0
From the front desk to the cleaning crew, the service was gracious and welcoming. They even upgraded our room and left an anniversary gift, going above and beyond. Additionally, they assisted with retrieving a lost mobile phone.
Location
5.0
The location was on noisy train tracks, but it's in Calgary for the final night of Calgary Stampede. Despite the noise, the area seems reliant on the Fairmont name, making it somewhat overconfident and neglectful of guest experience.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was pleasant and of good quality, although the hot dishes were only warm. Additionally, service during a chaotic breakfast left something to be desired.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall, with enhancements needed in certain areas.
Brian
United States of America,
March
2024
8.6/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The room was nice and clean, very warm throughout my visit and offered a great view of the Calgary Tower. While the room was a bit small, it had recently been renovated with cozy beds and everything needed for a pleasant overnight stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed.
Service
9.0
The service was wonderful, starting from the moment I arrived. The staff was friendly and they went above and beyond to make my special occasion memorable.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, perfect for shopping and accessing events at the Saddle Dome. It was central and near various dining options, making my Christmas Day work feel less stressful.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was excellent, although a bit on the pricey side. The food was outstanding and well-prepared.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were top-notch, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Marc
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.2/10
The hotel has lovely seating areas and chandeliers in a great location. The rooms, though a bit outdated, were clean and comfortable. The service was out of this world amazing, but the hot tub noise was a disturbance. The dining experience was VERY VERY GOOD. The parkade next to the hotel was convenient, however, hard to fit more than a couple of people for a workout in the open areas.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are a bit outdated but clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was out of this world amazing.
Location
8.0
The location is lovely with elegant seating areas and chandeliers.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was VERY VERY GOOD.
Facilities
8.0
The parkade next to the hotel was convenient.
Cecil
United Kingdom,
October
2023
8.8/10
My stay at the hotel was quite nice. The room was spacious and well-appointed, although the bathroom was a bit small with limited space for toiletries. The service throughout the hotel was exceptional, with friendly and accommodating staff always ready to assist. The location was fantastic, near downtown Calgary and within easy walking distance to various attractions and shopping areas. The dining experience offered a good selection of tasty options, and the facilities were enjoyable overall.
Rooms
8.0
The room at the Best Western was large and well appointed, but the bathroom was tiny with limited space for toiletries.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel, from front desk to room service, was very friendly and accommodating, among the best I have ever encountered.
Location
10.0
The location of the hotel is excellent, near the Calgary Tower and in Downtown Calgary, offering easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience in the Hawthorne dining room was enjoyable with delicious breakfast options available.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were great, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Great location
Tiny bathroom
Joseph
United Kingdom,
July
2023
6.4/10
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Calgary, making it an ideal position for exploring the city. The rooms were a bit too warm and had a strong cigarette smoke smell, causing discomfort. The service was excellent with friendly and professional staff. The dining experience was chaotic, indicating a lack of organization in handling busy mealtimes. The facilities were adequate but could be improved.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were a bit too warm and had a strong cigarette smoke smell.
Service
9.0
The staff was very nice and professional.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was chaotic, indicating a lack of preparation.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate but could be improved.
Ralph
United Kingdom,
July
2023
8.4/10
My stay at the hotel was truly delightful! The deluxe room I stayed in as a President Club member was one of the nicest rooms I have ever seen at the Palliser hotel. The atmosphere was so relaxing, and the food was great. However, there were some minor issues that affected my experience.
Rooms
9.0
The deluxe room I stayed in was really nice and exceeded my expectations as a President Club member. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the food was great.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially at Fairmont Gold, were wonderful. Though there were slight delays in food delivery, their service was exceptional.
Location
8.0
The hotel's central location in Calgary was perfect for exploring the city, being right downtown close to Calgary Tower and various eateries. However, the proximity of the toilet to the door was inconvenient.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, from morning meals to evening appetizers, offered a nice variety of healthy and delicious options. However, seating arrangements and placement in the restaurant could have been better.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities provided everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
Daniel
United Kingdom,
June
2023
7.6/10
I stayed in a king suite which was unbelievably beautiful and perfect, but the cigarette smoke caused me an immediate headache. The room was appointed in a superior fashion, clean, and stocked with good amenities, although the bathroom was tiny.
Rooms
8.0
The room was appointed in a superior fashion, clean, and stocked with good amenities, although the bathroom was tiny.
Service
7.0
The cleaning crew service was amazing, but I was charged over $600 in valet fees.
Location
9.0
The location is almost perfect in Downtown Calgary, although the hotel seems to rely too much on the Fairmont name, forgetting the true purpose of making a guest's stay special.
Dining
5.0
I dined in the Marriott across the street but found the limited food choice in a converted corridor a bit strange. The evening meal was rather ordinary.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities are still the best despite the $20+ price tag for some services.
Henry
United States of America,
June
2023
7.8/10
The junior suite I stayed in was well supplied and very clean, though being located near the back of the hotel meant enduring the noise of trains passing all night. The room felt a bit smaller than what I'm used to, but it served the purpose well for the price paid.
Rooms
7.0
The room was clean and had all the necessary amenities, although noise from the trains was a downside. It felt a bit smaller than anticipated.
Service
9.0
The restaurant staff were incredibly warm, personable, and professional. They were always ready to help and made the dining experience enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is almost perfect for exploring the downtown area, despite some initial hiccups during check-in. It's convenient for shopping and accessing the central parts of the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was pleasant with good quality food, though the hot dishes could have been warmer. The breakfast setting was not as smooth as expected.
Facilities
The hotel offers a variety of services and amenities, adding value to the stay. The overall facilities were satisfactory.
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