Fairmont Palliser

Calgary, Alberta

Star rating

Standard Fairmont Room
1-Bedroom Suite
Deluxe King Room
Fairmont Gold King Room
Fairmont Room King
Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar
Standard Fairmont Room
1-Bedroom Suite
Deluxe King Room
Fairmont Gold King Room
Fairmont Room King
Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1996)
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Jul 2, 2025 Donna G

This is a beautiful hotel in a perfect location. My sister and I are from New Orleans and it reminded us of a very upscale hotel there. The restaurant is gorgeous and the food was exceptional. The indoor pool is incredible.
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Jul 1, 2025 dorothym683 Incline Village, Nevada

Arriving in your own car is a bit of a challenge, restricted left turn to hotel and valet/taxi/drop off area is extremely busy and directly on the street. Central location. The Lobby is magnificent, definitely from another era. If you like modern and sleek, this is not the hotel for you. Since we were celebrating a special event the hotel went… Read more
Arriving in your own car is a bit of a challenge, restricted left turn to hotel and valet/taxi/drop off area is extremely busy and directly on the street. Central location. The Lobby is magnificent, definitely from another era. If you like modern and sleek, this is not the hotel for you. Since we were celebrating a special event the hotel went out of their way to welcome us and had delightful treats in our room. Pool/hot tub area was lovely, loads of towels and a bathing suit spinner that takes most of the water out of wet suits. Handy for travel. We were in the Fairmont Gold rooms, amenities were 1st class, breakfast room was excellent, with wide choice of items. Ate dinner in the restaurant which was good, service was good. We did have an issue with a birthday party in the adjoining suite which was too noisy, but eventually they settled down. The Lobby entertainment is too loud in the evening. Take away their amplifiers! Getting your car from valet service takes extra time as they park off-site. Altogether a lovely stay. Would stay there again. Read less
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Jul 1, 2025 SarahYEG Edmonton, Canada

Great location - we walked the entire weekend - from the BMO Centre to surrounding Restaurants & Bars. As always, the Fairmont brand doesn't disappoint. Staff is friendly & rooms are clean & comfortable. Be sure to stop by Hawthorn for a cocktail or bite to eat.
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Jun 28, 2025 kungfukendra Victoria, Canada

We had the perfect 2 month stay at the Fairmont Palliser. Neha, Jill, Dennis, Cecilia, Beckham, Corinne, Oksana, Jameson and Sammy all went out of their way to ensure we felt like we were at home. Our room was customized to fit our needs and they consistently went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. The Gold Lounge was… Read more
We had the perfect 2 month stay at the Fairmont Palliser. Neha, Jill, Dennis, Cecilia, Beckham, Corinne, Oksana, Jameson and Sammy all went out of their way to ensure we felt like we were at home. Our room was customized to fit our needs and they consistently went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. The Gold Lounge was very bright and grand, I felt like a Queen each time I was there. I cannot wait to go back! Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 Scott A

Staff were absolutely amazing. Specifically Neha, Kim and Oksana they were incredibly kind, helpful and pleasant which made our stay amazing.