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8.5

432 reviews

Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser

133 9th Ave Southwest, Calgary, T2P 2M3, Alberta, Canada

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Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Air conditioning

Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser is a 4-star hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located at 133 9th Ave Southwest, about 1mi from the city center. Reviews: 432.

Featured amenities include an indoor swimming pool (free), a sauna (free), a steam room, and a fitness center (free), along with air conditioning (free) and non-smoking rooms. Dining options feature a restaurant and a bar. Practical touches include a 24-hour front desk and elevator access to upper floors. On-site parking is available for extra charges, as is WiFi. Other conveniences include shuttle service (extra charges), meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), spa/wellness packages (extra charges), spa (extra charges), and pet-friendly options (extra charges).

Price starts from $170. Upper floors accessible by elevator.

Hawthorn, the on-site restaurant, serves Modern American fare in a setting with a Modern ambiance. A bar nearby makes for a perfect post-adventure toast to the day’s Calgary discoveries.

A 24-hour front desk helps with any needs, and elevators provide easy access to upper floors. On-site parking is available for an additional fee, while WiFi is also charged separately. Shuttle service, meeting/banquet facilities, spa and spa/wellness packages are available for extra charges. Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

Located about 1mi from the city center, this property offers a versatile base for both business and leisure travelers. Whether hosting an event in meeting facilities, or unwinding with spa options after a day of exploration, the stay blends convenient comforts with a touch of luxury.

Closest airports

Calgary International Airport

6.3mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Air conditioning

Sauna

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Double Room with Two Double Beds and City or Courtyard View in Fairmont Palliser

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Room - 2 Double, City/Courtyard View

2 Double Beds

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This room offers a flat-screen cable TV, seating area, and a view. A private bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. Please note, this room was newly renovated as of July 2014.

Queen Room with City or Courtyard View in Fairmont Palliser

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Queen Room, City/Courtyard View

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This room offers a flat-screen cable TV, seating area, and a view. A private bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. This room features either one king, one queen or 2 double beds. Please note, rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges applicable.

Fairmont Gold Luxurious Queen Room - Lounge Access in Fairmont Palliser

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Fairmont Gold, Queen Size, Lounge Access

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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Located on the private concierge floor, this room offers an executive continental breakfast and nightly turn-down service. A flat-screen cable TV, seating area, and a view are provided. A private bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. The room comes with either one king, one queen or 2 double beds. Please note, rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges applicable. The room rate includes: -Complimentary Internet access -Complimentary use of iPads in the Fairmont Gold Lounge -Access to Fairmont Gold lounge which has complimentary executive continental breakfast and evening cocktail canapes -Enjoy all day tea, coffee and an honor bar in the Fairmont Gold lounge

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Heritage Suite Courtyard, 1 Bedroom, City/Courtyard View

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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HERITAGE SUITE ONE BEDROOM 1 KING - City or Courtyard View, 798SF-74SM is 398 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Deluxe, 2 Double/King

2 Double Beds

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Fitness center

Flat-screen TV

Wheelchair accessible

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DUBLE DELUXE is 258 square feet and includes either 2 double beds 131-150 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk, cable tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and bathrobes and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Signature, 2 Queen Size Beds, Sofa

2 Double Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

280 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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SIGNATURE ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDS - Open Concept with Sofa Bed, 325SF - 30SM is 280 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width plus a sofa bed and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Fairmont Suite, Lounge Access

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The suite features a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Junior King Suite in Fairmont Palliser

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Junior Suite, King Size

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Queen Room with City or Courtyard View in Fairmont Palliser

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Deluxe, Queen Size, City/Courtyard View

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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One-Bedroom King Suite in Fairmont Palliser

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

400 sqft

Wifi

Minibar

Air conditioning

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x3

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Junior Suite is 398 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width.

Signature King Room with Sofa Bed in Fairmont Palliser

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Signature, King Size, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.5

432 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Value for money

Featured reviews:

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Beth

9.1

April 2025

The staff was exceptional—friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the room was maintained. We really enjoyed our stay! Additionally, the lobby featured wonderful live music, and the food was absolutely delicious. A special thanks to the cleaning team for their warm greetings and for sharing in our excitement during the Comic Expo with our costumes.

The one and only thing was that the noise from the loud cars revving their engines late at night was disruptive and affected our sleep. While we understand this isn't the hotel's fault at all, it was an annoying issue that affected our overall experience.

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Anastasia

9.1

December 2024

The Fairmont Palliser is an incredible piece of Calgarian history. I love that this antique building still exists and that people still go here to celebrate their beautiful gatherings, large or small. The morning and day staff during my stay were excellent. Upon arrival, the baggage handlers and bellmen were just wonderful. The front staff were friendly and helpful. The chandeliers were exquisite and the Christmas decorations were pretty. The floors in the main entry are beautiful. The pool and hot tub were very clean, and the water was crystal clear. The temperatures were exactly as I had expected. The main pool was refreshingly warm/cool, with warm water jetting in, and the hot tub was hot at 40°. The women's change room was beautiful with vanities to re-do your make up and hair after you swim. I loved the pictures in the hallways of the mezanine level with stories about previous visitors to the hotel. The beds were so comfortable. I would love to see one or two of the rooms turned into a gallery/museum and have them dressed as per what guests of old time may have looked like or been like, and have special tickets (affordable-or with a meal) and times to tour certain areas that tell the tale of the hotel and patrons both famous or regular civilian. It would be great to restore some of the old ways of how they did things in the hotel such as the telephone operator room (just a demo dosplay) just simply to see how the old hotel once was and the complicated yet simplistic way the hotel was run. Maybe have a dress up day of the week or month where staff dress as they did in the 1920's, 30's, 60's and jump to 2000's and then decorate updated rooms for those guests looking for more current amenities. It would be interesting to maybe have different wings of the building representing eras as the building itself housed so many patrons in the different eras. This building is so charming. I just love it!

The table next to my bed had not been wiped clean so there was a sticky ring of residue on the table from the previous guest. Likely an oversight in a rush to get the room ready. The overnight staff were not as friendly as the experience with the morning and day staff.

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Olufunmi

10

June 2025

This hotel is exceptional. It justifies the description “ premier address in Calgary “. I met a member of staff when I was walking in from the car park , the adjacent Calgary Tower Parkade , she was not so kind with her question- “ can I help you look for something ? “, this question could have been phrased better- May I assist you ? could have been way better. This slip notwithstanding, a remarkable place overall in my book.

The experience was excellent.

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Kokke

9.1

July 2024

From the bellhop, check-in counter to exceptional housekeeping, super friendly and accommodating staff. Loved the swimming pool. Convenient pathways to connect with neighbouring buildings sheltered from the elements. Great location to downtown!

Check-out: It was most unfortunate that I ended up with a breakfast for 3 on my bill, a bill that I did not sign, nor was it my room number. As a taxi was waiting to take me to the airport I just paid for it.

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Pk

9.1

September 2024

Always excellent - location, room, bed, bathroom (with fluffy robes and nice soaps and products), ambience, service - loved it all ! we also used the valet parking, which was so convenient and nicely done. Good selection of teas/coffee in the room. Also my room overlooked the Calgary tower - nice touch!

nothing - don't think breakfast was included in my rate, but I don't take breakfast. nice assortment of teas/coffee in my room.

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Sascha

9.1

January 2025

This was a quick staycation as my mum and sister live in Calgary and The Palliser was always somewhere we would go for special occasions. The staff were super friendly and the room was fantastic, along with the lovely amenities and good thing that there is a website where you can buy them after your stay! We had afternoon tea before checking in and this was a lovely end of the year treat.

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Emma

9.1

August 2023

Lots of small touches - the huge toiletries bottles but also bars of soap, info available on the tv, pen and paper on the big desk. The pool and gym, steam room and hot tub were beautiful and even though we didn't use the spa, we felt super relaxed by the atmosphere. Super location to all the good stuff in downtown Calgary.

Had some issues overnight with the water in the bathroom, which was explained in the morning by the concierge - but perhaps we should have received notification of the issue. Such a charming, historic building it would be nice to have more common areas to sit and hang out, not just the bar or (extra) lounge.

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Allison

10

March 2024

The room was very comfortable and spacious. I have difficulty sleeping away from home because I like my own bed and pillows, I was very surprised to discover that the pillows and bed were very comfortable. The location of the hotel was great. Easy access to wonderful dining and all of the downtown core.

The spa change room was way too small and not well attended to. A staff needed to come round more frequently to remove the old towels piling up.

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Anthony

10

June 2025

Superb hotel. Staff were extremely helpful and polite, and went over and above to ensure our stay was comfortable. Location is central, near the Calgary Tower. The building architecture in the lobby is stunning.

Only drawback is that the hotel is next to the railway track so beware train noise.

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Matej

10

July 2023

Wow, what an incredible stay! The hotel's staff made me feel like royalty, and the stunning room and delightful food added to the experience. I must mention a special incident during my stay - I accidentally left my laptop, but the staff promptly found and safely returned it to my home. Their exceptional service and honesty went above and beyond my expectations. I can't stop raving about this fantastic experience. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to relive those unforgettable moments and experience the hotel's outstanding hospitality again!

Points of Interest Around Fairmont Palliser

Attractions

Calgary Tower

0.1mi

Glenbow Museum

0.2mi

Medalta

0.4mi

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre

0.5mi

Calgary Stampede

0.6mi

Fort Calgary

0.8mi

Calgary Zoo

1.5mi

TELUS Spark

1.9mi

The Hangar Flight Museum

4.1mi

Heritage Park

4.6mi

Heritage Park Historical Village

4.6mi

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

7.3mi

Bow River

10.1mi

Calaway Park

12.9mi

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

27.8mi

Restaurants

Hawthorn

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Fairmont Palliser

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Air conditioning

Sauna

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Fairmont Palliser

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Fairmont Palliser

Are pets permitted at Fairmont Palliser?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Fairmont Palliser. However, there may be additional charges for bringing your pet.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Fairmont Palliser?

Planning to stay at Fairmont Palliser? Kindly note that you can check in after 03:00 PM and before 12:00 PM is when you'll need to check out.

Does Fairmont Palliser come with parking?

Yes, there is parking available at Fairmont Palliser. The parking is on site, public parking and it costs C$65 per day. You do not need to make a parking reservation.

What's the nightly rate at Fairmont Palliser?

For Fairmont Palliser, room prices kick off at $170. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at Fairmont Palliser?

The Fairmont Palliser hotel offers a variety of rooms including Fairmont Gold King Suites with lounge access, Deluxe Queen Rooms with city or courtyard views, Queen Rooms with city or courtyard views, Signature King Rooms with sofa beds, Fairmont Gold Luxurious Queen Rooms with lounge access, Junior King Suites, Double Rooms with two double beds and city or courtyard views, Deluxe King Rooms with city or courtyard views, and One-Bedroom King Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, ranging from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 4 children. The bed sizes include king, queen, and double beds.

What is there to do in Fairmont Palliser?

Guests at the Fairmont Palliser hotel have a range of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can indulge in a variety of spa and wellness packages, including full-body massages, hand massages, and foot baths at the hotel's spa facilities. The spa also offers a relaxation area for guests to unwind.

For those looking to stay active, the hotel provides a fitness center and offers activities such as biking tours, walking tours, cycling, canoeing, and fishing.

Guests can relax by the indoor swimming pool, which is heated and only for adults. There is also a steam room, sauna, and hot tub/jacuzzi available for guests to rejuvenate.

When it comes to dining, the hotel boasts two restaurants. Hawthorn offers a modern ambiance and serves American cuisine, while Starbucks provides a family-friendly atmosphere with American cuisine.

Overall, guests have plenty of options to ensure a memorable and enjoyable stay at the Fairmont Palliser hotel.

Is there a swimming pool at Fairmont Palliser?

The Fairmont Palliser hotel has an indoor pool that is available all year round. The pool is heated and is exclusively for adults only. No additional information about any other pool is provided.

Does Fairmont Palliser have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Fairmont Palliser hotel has two on-site restaurants. The first one is called Hawthorn, which offers a modern ambiance and American cuisine. The second restaurant is Starbucks, which has a family-friendly and modern ambiance and serves American cuisine.

Does Fairmont Palliser accept credit cards and cash payments?

Fairmont Palliser does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit card payments from American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Diners Club, and Visa.