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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A Fairmont in name only
Aug 31, 2025Christopher WPittsford, New York
My wife and I are staying at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in Calgary Alberta, Canada. This hotel is a Fairmont, in name only. Let's see: Phone in the room doesn't work, PPV movies don't work (they claim we're not "checked in" to the hotel, and my wife's key doesn't work. Restaurant service was courteous, but slow. Also, our room wasn't ready…
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My wife and I are staying at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in Calgary Alberta, Canada. This hotel is a Fairmont, in name only. Let's see: Phone in the room doesn't work, PPV movies don't work (they claim we're not "checked in" to the hotel, and my wife's key doesn't work. Restaurant service was courteous, but slow. Also, our room wasn't ready for an hour after promised check in. Besides these failings. It's a wonderful hotel (all sarcasm intended). Follow my advice, and stay somewhere else.
-Chris Wilmot, Rochester NY
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Fairmont Palliser - best in Calgary
Aug 23, 2025citytraveller1New York
My stay at Fairmont Palliser is the most extraordinary experience I’ve had in all hotels. I called about a slow-draining shower at 10 PM but did not expect the housekeeping staff and engineering to show up at 10:20 PM and resolve the situation. On top of that, the reception offered to move me to another room! The situation was resolved so quick…
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My stay at Fairmont Palliser is the most extraordinary experience I’ve had in all hotels. I called about a slow-draining shower at 10 PM but did not expect the housekeeping staff and engineering to show up at 10:20 PM and resolve the situation. On top of that, the reception offered to move me to another room! The situation was resolved so quick that I declined the offer to move. The next day, the manager followed up to ensure my satisfaction and delivered some food to my room :-) while I was at a party. I told my friends who were staying in another hotel how amazing Fairmont was. Thanks Georgen!
Definitely will choose Fairmont next time. As the Uber driver said - Fairmont Palliser is the best hotel in Calgary!!!
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Nice.
Aug 22, 2025Moorema_17
An overnight stay. Spotless clean. Beautiful hotel. Big room. Grand welcoming foyer. However, disappointed in the evening dining experience which was quite expensive. Ordered the same meal as we did in Lake Louise at their sister hotel. No comparison. Lake Louise was miles better in presentation and taste. No table setting except a…
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An overnight stay. Spotless clean. Beautiful hotel. Big room. Grand welcoming foyer. However, disappointed in the evening dining experience which was quite expensive. Ordered the same meal as we did in Lake Louise at their sister hotel. No comparison. Lake Louise was miles better in presentation and taste. No table setting except a knife and fork on a little marble table. That was it. The breakfast experience, however, was lovely, with a more formal setting.
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Historical hotel /Refurbishment urgently needed
Aug 19, 2025Pierre MSaverne, France
Do not get me wrong, Fairmont Palisser is not a bad hotel but in my opinion it urgently needs investments. It is a historical hotel but everything is getting old, especially the carpets and the painting. There is a strange smell, like in an older museum.We had a Gold room, but no cabinet to store our clothes.
On the same trip, we have been toi…
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Do not get me wrong, Fairmont Palisser is not a bad hotel but in my opinion it urgently needs investments. It is a historical hotel but everything is getting old, especially the carpets and the painting. There is a strange smell, like in an older museum.We had a Gold room, but no cabinet to store our clothes.
On the same trip, we have been toi Fairmont Mc Donald in Edmonton which is immaculate. One good point, if you go for the reasonably priced Gold option you have lounge access on the top floor with a complementary breakfast (Excellent) and evening canapees (great too).
Staff is extremely friendly
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5 Star with Fairmont Gold in Calgary
Aug 14, 2025David N
Fairmont Gold experience excellent 5 Star service. Neha greeted us at arrival to the Gold Floor and was so hard working and helpful with our first stay in Calgary. Jameson also was very informative and attentive. Neha even saved desert for us to enjoy in our room after returning from her recommended dinner. Earlier we enjoyed the comfortable…
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Fairmont Gold experience excellent 5 Star service. Neha greeted us at arrival to the Gold Floor and was so hard working and helpful with our first stay in Calgary. Jameson also was very informative and attentive. Neha even saved desert for us to enjoy in our room after returning from her recommended dinner. Earlier we enjoyed the comfortable lounge and snacks after long travel day.
Our room was a King in the 7 th floor corner and perfectly appointed and comfortable.
Highly recommend the Gold at this Fairmont
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A Fairmont in name only
