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The Fairmont Palliser

133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Fairmont Palliser
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 56 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 56 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "com, but wouldn't recommend paying anywhere near rack rate for our room." source Hotels.com

    "Overall, it was a beautiful facility and had the typical Fairmont Elegance." source Travelocity

    "I’d recommend the Calgary one as close to excellent." source Expedia

    "Highly recommend renovated rooms on the 3rd floor." source Hotels.com

    "Overall my stay was enjoyable." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The rooms were very clean." source Travelocity

    "The room was a good size and clean." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The sumptuous lobby and the elegant rooms speak to a high level of service and pride in the property by the staff." source Hotels.com

    "The cutback in services with no reduction in room rate at this hotel has really affected its rating." source Travelocity

    "The wonderful service and staff made us feel so welcome and made sure everything was in order." source Expedia

    "All the staff provided great service." source Travelocity

    "The gold room service." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The location is excellent - near the Glenbow museum, Calgary tower, art gallery, river walkways, and restaurants." source Priceline

    "Location near Stevens Ave." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Super hotel, great and big rooms, fair price." source Hotels.com

    "com and couldn't believe the price." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "We had two rooms, both of which were in very poor shape - extensive mold in shower, worn carpets, shabby dustskirts on bed, etc." source Hotels.com

    "Nice hotel, but very old and the rooms are desperately in need up updating." source Priceline

    "In the summer, there was no air conditioning in my room. I was there three nights without an offer to move me to a room where the air conditioning might work." source Expedia

    "Baths were dated and shower tiles moldy in our 2 rooms." source Hotels.com

    "staff friendly first stay room tile & toilet had stains/dirty areas." source Priceline

More information on The Fairmont Palliser

Built in 1914 as Calgary*s Grand Canadian Railway Hotel - The Fairmont Palliser stands today - refurbished throughout - as a distinguished landmark. Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Calgary - this regal hotel is just steps away from attractions - shopping - dining - performing arts and cultural activities. Distinctive accommodations and warm hospitality are the hallmarks of The Fairmont Palliser experience. Relax in your elegantly appointed guest room - enjoy a leisurely swim in the oasis of our health club or savour Canadiana cuisine in our dining room. Whatever your pleasure - a unique experience awaits. Your stay at The Fairmont Palliser will leave you with fond memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you to The Fairmont Palliser - the definitive downtown experience.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

Renovations ongoing at this time.

Year Renovated:

Renovations ongoing at this time.

Total Rooms:

405 rooms.405

Total Floors:

11 floors.

Rooms:

Standard:Fairmont Room - equipped with HSIA. These well-appointed guest rooms offer all the necessary amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Working desk with data port. Location: throughout the hotelBeds: 1 Queen, 1 King or 2 DoublesSize: 225 sq. ft. View:Standard:Fairmont Room - equipped with HSIA. These well-appointed guest rooms offer all the necessary amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Working desk with data port. Location: throughout the hotelBeds: 1 Queen, 1 King or 2 DoublesSize: 225 sq. ft. View:Standard:Fairmont Room - equipped with HSIA. These well-appointed guest rooms offer all the necessary amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Working desk with data port. Location: throughout the hotelBeds: 1 Queen, 1 King or 2 DoublesSize: 225 sq. ft. View:Suite:One Bedroom Suite - equipped with HSIA. These cozy suites feature a spacious seating area with a sofa and armchairs and large windows. There is a separate bedroom area with bathroom (bedroom closes off from the living room with a door. There are two televSuite:One Bedroom Suite - equipped with HSIA. These cozy suites feature a spacious seating area with a sofa and armchairs and large windows. There is a separate bedroom area with bathroom (bedroom closes off from the living room with a door. There are two televSuite:One Bedroom Suite - equipped with HSIA. These cozy suites feature a spacious seating area with a sofa and armchairs and large windows. There is a separate bedroom area with bathroom (bedroom closes off from the living room with a door. There are two televSuite:One Bedroom Suite - equipped with HSIA. These cozy suites feature a spacious seating area with a sofa and armchairs and large windows. There is a separate bedroom area with bathroom (bedroom closes off from the living room with a door. There are two televConcierge:Fairmont Gold Room - offers free HSIA and is a luxurious room equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. Fresh tea and coffee are available upon request at anytime. Rooms have a CD player, humidifier, a trouser press, an uConcierge:Fairmont Gold Room - offers free HSIA and is a luxurious room equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. Fresh tea and coffee are available upon request at anytime. Rooms have a CD player, humidifier, a trouser press, an uConcierge:Fairmont Gold Room - offers free HSIA and is a luxurious room equipped with all amenities needed for a relaxing business or leisure stay. Fresh tea and coffee are available upon request at anytime. Rooms have a CD player, humidifier, a trouser press, an uJunior Suite:Junior Suite - equipped with HSIA and are elegant, spacious rooms which feature an open-concept seating area with sofa or arm chairs. Junior Suites are ideal for families or business travellers.Location: Floors 2 to 7 and 9 to 11Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen oJunior Suite:Junior Suite - equipped with HSIA and are elegant, spacious rooms which feature an open-concept seating area with sofa or arm chairs. Junior Suites are ideal for families or business travellers.Location: Floors 2 to 7 and 9 to 11Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen oSuite:Junior Suite - equipped with HSIA and are elegant, spacious rooms which feature an open-concept seating area with sofa or arm chairs. Junior Suites are ideal for families or business travellers.Location: Floors 2 to 7 and 9 to 11Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen oSuite:Junior Suite - equipped with HSIA and are elegant, spacious rooms which feature an open-concept seating area with sofa or arm chairs. Junior Suites are ideal for families or business travellers.Location: Floors 2 to 7 and 9 to 11Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen oJunior Suite:Junior Suite - equipped with HSIA and are elegant, spacious rooms which feature an open-concept seating area with sofa or arm chairs. Junior Suites are ideal for families or business travellers.Location: Floors 2 to 7 and 9 to 11Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen oSuite:Heritiage Suite - a luxurious and spacious accommodation located on the Fairmont Gold Floor and receives all the Fairmont Gold privileges. Heritage Suites are equipped with complimentary HSIA and have a rich, warm and luxurious di1/2cor. Recently renovatedSuite:Palliser Suite - equipped with HSIA. Residential in style, they offer a separate living room that closes off from the bedroom. There is a television in the bedroom and one in the living room. The suite has one bathroom, which is located off the bedroom.Suite:Royal Suite - a luxurious and spacious accommodation located on the Fairmont Gold Floor and receives all the Fairmont Gold privileges. Equipped with complimentary HSIA, this elegant accommodation features 2 full bathrooms -- one off the bedroom and anotEconomy:Moderate Room - equipped with HSIA and offer great value. These cosy, yet elegantly furnished rooms with full bathroom are recommended for the single traveller or couple.Location: floors 2-11Beds: 1 King or 1 QueenSize: 200 sq. ft. View: interior viEconomy:Parlour Room - NOT BOOKABLE AT GRCParlour Rooms are equipped with HSIA. These rooms have a pullout sofabed and offer all the same amenities as other guest rooms, including a full bathroom. Television, working desk with data port, coffeemaker, stocked miEconomy:Moderate Room - equipped with HSIA and offer great value. These cosy, yet elegantly furnished rooms with full bathroom are recommended for the single traveller or couple.Location: floors 2-11Beds: 1 King or 1 QueenSize: 200 sq. ft. View: interior viEconomy:Moderate Room - equipped with HSIA and offer great value. These cosy, yet elegantly furnished rooms with full bathroom are recommended for the single traveller or couple.Location: floors 2-11Beds: 1 King or 1 QueenSize: 200 sq. ft. View: interior viStandard:Fairmont Rooms - available in smk and non smk. Bed type available twin - double - queen and kingDeluxe:Junior Suite - category above Fairmont Room. Smk or non smk available in double - queen or king bed type. Also called lakeview, cityview etc at each property.Luxury:One Bedroom Suite - Has a sitting area adjacent to bedroom with pull out couch. Available in smk and non-smk with double - queen and king beds.Concierge:Fairmont Gold private conceirge floor - available in smk and non smk with double - queen and king bed type. Complimentary High Speed Internet, Deluxe Continental, Hors d'oeurves.

Price

C$149-C$399 (US$119-US$319) double; from C$209-C$489 (US$146-US$391) suite, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

24 hour

Directions

The Fairmont Palliser is ideally situated in the heart of downtown Calgary. Just moments away from entertainment venues - performing arts - attractions - unique shopping - dining - and the thriving business centre.

Area

CALGARY, CA, ABT2P 2M3

Parking

Valet parking C$29 (US$23) per day; self-parking C$22 (US$18)

Pets

True

Attractions

Glenbow Museum 1 Block Calgary Zoo 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Heritage Park 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Eau Claire market 0.5 Miles / 1 Kilometer Calgary Science Center 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Pengrowth Saddledome 0.5 Miles / 1 Kilometer Banff national Park 1 Hour Drive

Dining

The RimrockLocated on the lobby level - the award-winning Rimrock has been a Calgary tradition for over 80 years. Whether its breakfast - lunch - dinner or Sunday brunch - Executive Chef Greg van Poppel and his brigade have produced a menu that reflects the freshestOakroom LougeLocated on the lobby level of the hotel. The Oak Room is a great place to unwind. The lounge offers local and imported draught - malt Scotches and a menu with everything from nibblers to steak sandwiches.

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