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Fairmont Palliser | Calgary, Alberta | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Calgary, Alberta

4 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.

Hotel details

Facilities

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).

Accessibility

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

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.2/5

3,652 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

55%

Very Good

26%

Average

10%

Poor

Terrible

“This hotel epitomises the word customer service ! Absolute first class.”

Sep 25, 2025Voyage05705014620

We arrived for a two day stay at the end of our holiday and immediately the hotel impresses from its grand foyer! We arrived in the room and had some issues, we reported them the next day and within minutes received a text from a manager named Georgen asking if she could call me! I agreed and the call was excellent, Georgen listened to our issues and by the time we arrived back at the room all the issues had been resolved ! Just fantastic service ! Also I’d like to mention Amandeep on reception for her help, and all of it with a huge smile. It’s not the perfect hotel but it’s as close as it could be to perfect, and it is 111 years old, highly recommend for location, staff and overall comfort.

“Disappointing. Overpriced small, dingy room with tiny bathroom.”

Sep 13, 2025Melissa F

Convenient location in the heart of downtown a few steps away from the restaurants and bars of Stephen Ave and a beautiful, huge and impressive lobby but don’t be fooled by the grandeur downstairs. The first room we were given on the 11th floor smelled so badly of cigarette smoke we had to request a room change (even though the hotel has a strict no smoking policy). The staff were very understanding, helpful and friendly, but the next room on the 3rd floor also smelled bad - fusty and stale - but there were no other rooms available as the hotel was full of elderly tourists on coach tours. The room was cramped with a very small and old fashioned bathroom - only one sink for a twin double room with no place to put toiletries and a shower in the bathtub. The room was also very dark with terrible lighting and the view out the window was of a solid office block wall, which further blocked out the light. No water provided in the room. Other frustrations included the elevators stopping at every floor to collect guests. We had been planning 4 nights here but changed our reservation to the Marriott across the road where the rooms are generous, light, comfortable and have beautiful modern bathrooms at a fraction of the cost of the Fairmont. We have enjoyed Fairmont hotels in Banff and Vancouver but this is not a patch on what they can offer. On the upside the staff are great and the beds and pillows were comfortable. It was also impressive to see a clothes steamer in the room.

“Understated Elegance”

Sep 08, 2025WorldTravellerOz

Love this hotel from the moment I walked in and the bell boy said hello. The hotel is opulent but not too much so. The room is very nice with a fantastic bed but the layout of the bathroom is a little weird with the toilet right almost on top of the actual door. Not much room for your legs but ok if you are a child. The Fairmont Gold on level 12 I think is very good with a great selection of hot appetisers and breakfast items. Definitely 5 stars with exceptional staff.

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