Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa. Enjoy the health club, indoor pool, and spa tub for relaxation.
Fine Dining and Exceptional Services
Savor local cuisine at Hawthorn Dining Room with a bar/lounge. Benefit from concierge services, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour business center.
Elegant Rooms and Convenient Location
Stay in one of the 407 guestrooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs. Take advantage of the designer toiletries and the hotel's proximity to Calgary Tower and other attractions.
To experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Calgary, book your stay at Fairmont Palliser today.
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Beautiful location
At the hotel
Popular amenities
73 listed
24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
ATM/banking
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Casino nearby
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Pools & wellness
Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Pool sun loungers
Sauna
Steam room
Dining & drinks
Comprehensive food waste policy
Food and water bowls
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Organic food
Reusable tableware only
Snack bar/deli
Vegetarian breakfast available
Fitness & outdoors
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fitness facilities
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Recycling
Rooms & comfort
Change of towels (on request)
Safety & cleanliness
Health club
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Elevator
Self parking (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Guest services
Concierge service
Ecotours nearby
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Luggage storage
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Cross-country skiing nearby
Double-glazing on all windows
Downhill skiing nearby
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Gift shops or newsstand
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Housekeeping on request
Humane animal treatment
LED light bulbs
Mountain climbing nearby
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages available
Reusable cups only
Shopping on site
Showcase for local artists
Ski storage
Snowboarding nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Wedding services
Review in focus
274 reviews
10/ 10
Great Fairmont Gold experience
Sion was such a great Hostess looking after our every need.
ewanmR5292KN · Family · 2026-02-11
The guest experience
8.8out of 10 274 verified reviews
Loved most
Exceptional service
Delicious food
Beautiful location
Worth knowing — Small bathroom in junior suite · Slower valet service occasionally
How guests scored the stay
Location9.1
Centrally located with a beautiful and welcoming foyer.
Food and Beverage9.1
Delicious food and outstanding wine service.
Service9.1
Exceptional service throughout the stay, with attentive and kind staff.
Overall Experience9.1
Exceptionally pleasant with notable celebrations and personal touches.
Amenities8.8
Great amenities like complimentary wine and festive decorations.
Cleanliness8.6
Room was clean and quiet.
Value for Money8.6
Considered reasonably priced for the quality and service provided.
Room Quality8.1
Spacious junior suite but small bathrooms noted.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
95% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
8.8274 reviews
A lux adventure
10/10
ewanmR5292KN · Family · 2026-02-11
“Great Fairmont Gold experience
Sion was such a great Hostess looking after our every need.”
Best hotel experience!
10/10
Dboruck · Couples · 2026-02-09
“I don’t usually share my thoughts on a hotel but I have to do it for this hotel. This was THE best we have ever been treated. It didn’t matter if it was housekeeping to front desk to servers to valet they all went above and beyond to make our staycation the best! Special shout out to the Chef whose recipe for the beef jerky is THE best in the land, thank you for the generous delivery to our room. Also you just can’t imagine the breakfast and afternoon snacks that are included in the ‘Gold’ room selection . The spreads and pastries are made in house and a generous selection of different foods.
Also for our room upgrade, thank you Oksana . And thank you to Jamison and Cecilia for all your help and so friendly . We were treated so very well, the room was very comfy and quiet. The main floor lounge is accessible and accommodated our family for the best Appies and cocktails. There was live music, she had a beautiful voice that didn’t overtake our conversation. The massage at the spa was so good, excellent deep tissue. The pool and steam room , hot tub it was like a resort! Overall one of our most memorable vacations we’ve had! Highly recommend!”
Great location and excellent service in the Gold lounge
10/10
RussellERennie · Couples · 2026-02-03
“Great location.
An all too brief stay. Flew in, checked in and rushed out to a hockey game. Only time for a short visit to the Gold lounge.
Excellent service from all hotel members, Vitaily at the front door, Jamieson (?) at Gold check in, and Robin with our luggage.
Good sized room with view straight onto the Calgary Tower.
Evening canapés and breakfast at the Gold lounge - good selection of food and constantly topped up.”
Another Fantastic Stay at Fairmont Palliser’s Gold Level!
10/10
SueMcD1961 · Family · 2026-01-12
“As we’ve said before, staying at the lovely Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is always wonderful - but staying at the Gold level is an even greater experience and well worth the extra expense! We treat ourselves to such a special stay a few times a year - even though we actually live in Calgary. The Gold Lounge’s inviting atmosphere with its complimentary hot breakfast, little treats such as cookies and/or candy in the afternoon, and the delicious evening hors d’oeuvres and dessert more than make up for the extra cost. Over and above all that, however, is the excellent service that the Gold level staff provides. The staff here at the Fairmont Palliser’s Gold level always go above and beyond to make us feel so very welcome and appreciated! From special extras to welcome us to our room such as chocolate treats and our favourite caramel beignets, to a big surprise such as an upgrade to a suite, the fantastic staff always makes our stay special. Great big thanks (alphabetically) to the wonderful Gold staff at the Palliser that made our stay so very special this time: Beckham, Jameson, Jill, Neha, and Sion! (Also looking forward to seeing Cecilia before we check out today.) An extra “thank you” to Neha for picking out the most excellent wine choices for us - both red and white!”
Loved My Stay
10/10
MartynG_11 · Solo travel · 2026-01-04
“Leaving the Fairmont Palliser today and have loved my stay. Such an elegant friendly spot that im glad I have discovered. My fortunate late booked room rate included an incredible breakfast, I chose Eggs Benedict with maple ham and a fruit plate. The quality was amazing and my server (wish I’d got her name) was lovely.
Oh and the room was a decent size, tastefully decorated and a very comfortable King bed. The bathroom with great Le Labo products had a bathtub and a good hot shower on a -12 Calgary morning.
My bus to Banff leaves Calgary mid afternoon and the reception kindly gave me a 1.30pm checkout.
I’ll return without hesitation.”
111 Years of Excellence, and It Shows
10/10
richarddV3552NK · Couples · 2025-12-30
“We stayed at the Fairmont Palliser during its 111th anniversary, and it was one of those rare hotel experiences where everything just felt effortless and thoughtful.
From the moment we arrived, the service was seamless. The valet was instantaneous, and by the time we reached our room, the porter had already delivered our luggage — hung up our clothes and neatly organized everything. It was such a small detail, but it immediately made us feel at home.
At check-in, Neha was wonderful. She welcomed us warmly, shared the menu with us, and arranged an amazing suite that exceeded expectations. One detail that completely delighted my wife was the Christmas tree in our room — she was genuinely excited, and it set a festive, personal tone for our stay.
The food was delicious, and the wine service was outstanding. The wine was served in the Gold Lounge, and the staff there were exceptional — they continually checked on us, always attentive without ever being intrusive. Some of the wine was even complimentary, which added to the relaxed, celebratory feel of the experience.
Back in the room, we loved the chocolates waiting for us and the perfect turndown service — exactly what you want after a great evening.
One of the most memorable moments was when the team noticed us playing cribbage in the lounge and later surprised us with a Palliser-branded deck of cards. Such a thoughtful, personal gesture that really captured the spirit of this hotel.
The Fairmont Palliser isn’t just beautiful and historic — it’s run by people who truly care. Neha and the entire team made us feel genuinely welcomed and exceptionally well looked after.
Congratulations to the Fairmont Palliser on 111 years. This stay was outstanding, and we will absolutely be back.”
A grand hotel with a surprisingly small bathroom
8/10
wendy1103 · Family · 2025-12-29
“We stayed at the Fairmont Palliser for one night at the end of our Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Vancouver to Calgary. The hotel is very centrally located, and the foyer is beautiful and welcoming.
Our junior suite with two double beds was extremely spacious and very comfortable. Unfortunately, the bathroom was the complete opposite — so small that one had to breathe in to squeeze past the door to get inside (and we are both relatively slim!). A bi-fold door would have been far more practical. Once inside, there was very little room to manoeuvre and nowhere to place toiletries.
Despite this, we did enjoy our stay overall. If staying again, we would definitely check in advance whether any rooms have larger bathrooms.”
Golden stay with champagne service on our 50th
10/10
LauniAnn · Couples · 2025-12-21
“Our wedding reception was in the ballroom 50 years ago and we celebrated dinner here most every Dec 18th since; so our 50th Anniversary we stayed overnight and given an upgrade to a penthouse room. The included lounge was made special in champagne service with Neha, Cecilia and Sammy, thank you, we had a wonderful stay.”
Decent
8/10
tyannas2018 · Couples · 2025-12-19
“Decent hotel, sometimes took a while to get our vehicle from the valet. The shower head was fixed and a little high which didn’t provide much water pressure for shorter people. Bathroom and room were on the smaller side. Pillows were a little flatter than I would like. TV was not a smart tv. Hotel staff were very good and friendly. Lobby is fancy looking and nicely decorated for Christmas. Room was clean and quiet.”
The best accommodations, food and service is the Fairmont Palliser Gold,!
10/10
dhopkyns2021 · Business · 2025-12-02
“Always the best ultimate experience on the Fairmont Palliser Gold floor ! This is all brought together with their amazing team of Corrine, Oksanana, Jameson and Meha!”
Fun and kind
10/10
787griseld · Family · 2025-11-29
“It was very comfortable, and the people and service were more than kind. We had some struggles and the employees had cero problem to help us.”
Great Stay, Great Service!
10/10
canadaexplore1 · Business · 2025-11-29
“Excellent stay once again with Fairmont Gold. The attendant’s Jill and Jamieson make the experience go above and beyond with their hospitality and made great recommendations for restaurants during our stay and for our next Fairmont destination to Banff! We will be back. Cheers. -”
An Excellent Experience
10/10
ABT403 · Couples · 2025-11-26
“We had an amazing experience with Fairmont Palliser for our wedding. The hotel was great at accommodating a very large group of family and friends for this event in a wide range of rooms. We personally ended up staying in two suites which were very well appointed, in great shape and super clean. We love Fairmont for the customer service and high end experience. Nicole Curtis, Cindiee Le, Carol Kwon really stood out for their excellent service and kindness. Would highly recommend Fairmont Palliser.”
Top notch staff, lounge, and beautiful room made this a wonderful Fairmont Gold experience!
10/10
lindadX7539RM · Solo travel · 2025-11-26
“From start to finish, I experienced a first class stay with the staff at the Palliser, Fairmont Gold. Upon arriving, I was automatically upgraded to a beautiful Heritage Suite at no extra cost. The PM supervisor Neha Dhiraj recognized me from my stay 1.5 years ago, welcomed me warmly during canapes, and treated me to some beautiful wine! She upgraded my room to the very large suite on my last stay, and made such an impression on me, that I have decided to return periodically. She also delivered extra chocolates and some desserts to my room after canapes. The following morning at breakfast, Oksana Byndyu (AM staff) warmly greeted me, remembering me from 1 year ago! She also was very friendly, making me feel like I was at home. I would like to supremely acknowledge these 2 ladies, they are the reason I return. Friendly cleaning staff and lounge staff also topped my experience!!”
Lovely hotel
8/10
sarahcr1 · Family · 2025-11-23
“It's the Fairmont. Old style glamour with exceptional customer service. We were offered an upgrade, which we accepted (for a cost), but this didn't upgrade the bedsize or bathroom size. Beds were tall but only a double or queen. The bathrooms were TINY. Very cramped. The room itself was spacious, though. Concierge staff offered to help with everything, which was wonderful, but tipping was strongly encouraged. The Christmas decorations were stunning. A lovely hotel.”
Great place to rest up after Calgary Stampede
10/10
Ministuart · Family · 2025-11-15
“After a late night flight from the east coast we spent the next few days at this hotel and it didn't disappoint. For a family of 4, the deluxe room with two double beds was perfect. The beds were very comfortable. Thanking the hotel for the little treats they left in our room (golden horse shoe and chocolate cowboy hats) and a lovely note from Ken. We were in town to attend the Calgary Stampede and the hotel was a perfect location to walk to the stampede. The pool and spa were terrific and the whole family enjoyed. Breakfast was delicious with a range of flat iron steaks and granola parfait. Although we didn't get much of a view from our room, it didn't matter as we had so much to do during the day. Staff were courteous and very welcoming. Would definitely stay again.”
Very nice stay!
10/10
chrisv94 · Couples · 2025-11-02
“The Fairmont in Calgary was beautiful and well run. The room was very spacious and very well appointed and the location was excellent. We were able to walk to the Saddledome for the hockey game and there were plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well. We were very pleased all around and would not hesitate to return to the Farmont Palliser!”
A perfect stay!
10/10
RedinKirkland · Couples · 2025-10-28
“From the moment you walk in the door of the Palliser, you feel the difference. It is a regal, well maintained building with a staff who are ready to assist. We were booked on the Fairmont Gold level which was wonderful. The staff was more than friendly. They were kind. All of the staff, from the housekeepers to the front desk/concierge. We appreciated how excited they all were to share their city and make recommendations of what to see and do. We truly felt that they cared. The breakfast and evening canapé service was always tasty. Of course, the room was clean, comfortable and beautiful. I know old buildings can get a bad rap for, well, being old. When an old building is cared for like the Palliser, it feels charming to us.”
Awesome service
8/10
tron495 · Couples · 2025-10-23
“Wonderful service and location. Shout out to Beckham who bent over backwards to help us and make our stay and experience so good.”
Check your room view
2/10
irena_sg · Couples · 2025-10-19
“The room faced the train track with freight trains running several times an hour, at night. I seriously ended up in tears in the middle of the night. Make sure you look out your window when you check in and make sure you know if you can tolerate the noise as this is what you will be sleeping with.
The toilet is placed so close to the shower door the seat is permanently angled so you can fit your leg in 😂”
