Fairmont Palliser

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Calgary Tower

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A multi-story hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.
A large indoor swimming pool with a star-patterned floor, surrounded by columns and lounge chairs.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M3
  • Place, Calgary Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Fairmont, Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Fairmont Queen, Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Palliser)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Wild Rose)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Calgary

Downtown Calgary stay.A stay at this Downtown Calgary hotel places you steps from Calgary Tower and a 5-minute walk from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CORE Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • BMO Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • 1st Street SW Station - 4 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 17 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greta Barcade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sky 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Palliser

4-star luxury hotel near Calgary Tower
Fairmont Palliser offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 12 meeting rooms. A hot tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Fairmont Palliser. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 407 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 1914
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fairmont Palliser offers 407 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access (WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

RNR Wellness has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 14.65 per night); wired internet (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 22 to 55 for adults and CAD 11 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access to this property’s Fitness center, Pool and Hot Tub is currently limited to allow social distancing and open 7 AM-9 PM. Reservations are required at check-in (subject to availability).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 40 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 22 to 55 for adults, and CAD 11 to 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 14.65 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: CAD 14.65 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 25 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairmont Palliser
Fairmont Palliser Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
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Palliser Fairmont
Calgary Fairmont
Fairmont Calgary
Fairmont Hotel Calgary
Fairmont Hotel Palliser
The Fairmont Palliser Hotel Calgary
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairmont Palliser to the airport?

Fairmont Palliser is 11.9 mi (20-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairmont Palliser?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmont Palliser on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $309, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Fairmont Palliser have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairmont Palliser.

Does Fairmont Palliser offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Fairmont Palliser, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 22 and 55 for adults, CAD 11 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairmont Palliser?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Cowboys Casino (12-min walk) and Elbow River Casino (14-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Fairmont Palliser?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in costs CAD 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Fairmont Palliser?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 25 per night, and valet parking for CAD 65 per night.

Does Fairmont Palliser have a pool?

Fairmont Palliser features an indoor pool.

Does Fairmont Palliser have a restaurant?

Fairmont Palliser is home to Hawthorn Dining Room, which features local cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does Fairmont Palliser have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at RNR Wellness, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Fairmont Palliser to downtown Calgary?

Fairmont Palliser is 0.4 mi away from Calgary.

Fairmont Palliser Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 920 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1260 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent historic hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and the breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, centrally located with friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved my stay. Great location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aliesha Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and service. We love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very short but pleasurable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Excellent room and the staff are always the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel, rooms are very comfortable, All the staff is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and hot tub facilities for relaxation. Recommend for weekend getaways
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chibuike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic. Well equipped gym, pool and steam room. Terrific food. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, comfortable beds and linens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gold Floor rooms were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The breakfast was okay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane-Anne

Excellent location. Lovely pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very accommodating, everything was very clean, beautiful hotel and room, pool, hot tub, steam room all amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026