Nice hotel that I stayed at during a work trip. The room was very clean and surprisingly spacious for a king room. They also had a fully stocked minibar and 24 hour room service, which is always a nice bonus when you are coming back late from meetings or events. I did not get a chance to try the restaurant, but it looked very nice and upscale. What really stood out was the location. It was centrally located and made it easy to walk over to Scotiabank Arena to catch a Flames game, and there were plenty of food options nearby as well. Overall a really convenient and comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend it if you are visiting the area for work or a game. read more

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From start to finish, they did an outstanding job considering they were dealing with all those Cowboys and cowgirls from the stampede. Room was very comfortable on the sixth floor. Heard the train go by once barely and was excited to get up and see the remnants of history being repeated. After all, that's why this beautiful hotel was built over 100 years ago and is still a classic in every way. Blessed to say we'll be going back there and stay in two days before we leave Canada. Thank you everybody that participated and making this such a wonderful vacation. Perfect 10 for the Canadiens. read more

We opted for the basic King Suite. This got us into the gold floor and lounge. The room was clean and the staff were friendly. The location couldn't be better in the city center and within an essay Uber of some of the great dining and bars. The old world charm is alive and well here. read more

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Another lovely Fairmont hotel. Staying for a couple nights at the end of our Rocky Mountaineer Rail trip. No issues getting to our room which large, clean and well appointed. You need a room key to use the elevator which is a nice bit of security (like the other Fairmonts). The hotel does not offer the typical buffet breakfast, but the menu selection they had was very good. We made use of the onsite pool, hot tub, and saunas. Nice treat after a long day of walking. Everyone we dealt with was kind, professional and helpful. read more

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Had an overall great experience staying here. Staff is friendly and attentive. Good location in Calgary.

I used the loading area, which actually belongs to the City of Calgary, just to quickly go inside this hotel to book a room for my family who just arrived to Calgary. A staff member named Leo was extremely rude to me right from the start. Then the manager came out, and instead of trying to understand the situation or help, she immediately started shouting at me. This was an absolutely unacceptable and garbage experience. I don't recommend anyone to stay at this hotel. read more

Fairmont Palliser - Hotels Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Change the furniture...service was good. Host was pleasant. Drinks were good .. the reputation the hotel has it could use some furniture update or replace it as it's pretty much run down.... read more

Fairmont Palliser - Furniture needs replacing - Hotels Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I came here for a work event and really enjoyed my time here. The staff were friendly and helpful. I asked to an early check in and they were able to accommodate me. They even sent up some lovely snacks which was so thoughtful. I was upgraded to a suite which was a lovely experience. I also really loved how there was a Starbucks attached to the hotel on the bottom floor. overall it was a great experience and the next time I'm in Calgary, I would definitely consider this Fairmont Property. read more

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We stayed here just one night as we flew out of Calgary the next day. No point in risking any issues in the road from Banff to Calgary the day of your flight. Bonus was that the hotels in Calgary are less expensive than Banff, plus we found an excellent nearby place for tacos. We self parked which was a bit confusing and so I think we ended up paying Valet rates anyway. The hotel was immaculate, beds were very comfortable, staff very helpful. Highly recommend. read more

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The Fairmont was a must when I wanted to treat my mother. The atmosphere made the event that much more special. Personal pots of tea and individualistic tea cups made it easier to please everyone. No one wants to compromise on whose tea is chosen! Starting at the bottom with freshly made scones, cream, and homemade jam. But don't fill up because there's soooo much more! Petite sandwiches with enough variety there's something for everyone. With a variety of fillings and breads it's a wonderful time and a great conversation piece with your date. And to top it off - literally - bite sized desserts. I was happily surprised with the variety but after the first 2 courses (scones and sandwiches) had to take the majority home to snack on later - not a bad thing! A little pricey but it's worth it! read more

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Unacceptable! Can't call this hotel a Fairmont! Really wanted to like Palliser just having come from Banff and Lake Louise but unfortunately Palliser received a one star. Hotel greeters are half asleep when you approach the counter for assistance. It was only 4:00pm! When we got to the room, the toilets have not been washed as there was dried urine everywhere on the seat. Unacceptable! Please improve! Customers are paying money to stay because it is a Fairmont and I think I would get better cleaning service from other hotels. Dinning experience downstairs was good but lacking wait staff. Oysters were delicious but the squash soup tasted bitter. read more

Stayed at the Fairmont Palliser last weekend (Nov 14-16) Beautiful property, excellent service, courteous and attentive staff. I had trouble connecting my laptop to the Wi-Fi but the tech guy came to help me around midnight, I wasn't expecting help at that time but it was great as I had to get several things done for work the next day. Above and beyond. Beautiful pool, great cocktails. Overall a great experience. The room, though beautifully decorated (love the drapes) felt really small. Great location. read more

My partner and I recently spent two nights at the Fairmont Palliser. We had much higher expectations from what is supposed to be Calgary's finest hotel. There was only one individual, Trent, checking in guests when we arrived. He neglected to tell us where anything was located and, because we purchased the "Bed and Breakfast" package, any details regarding breakfast. We waited 30 minutes for our luggage to arrive before calling the front desk. In the meantime, we went to the Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar for a cocktail. The hostess, Patti/y, whom we interacted with the following morning at breakfast too, was personable and had a great sense of humor. The bartender, Sara(h), was friendly and made an excellent Hawthorn Old Fashioned. My hamburger was beyond well done. It was charred. It ultimately took nearly 2 1/2 hours for our luggage to arrive to our room. Despite only having decaffeinated K-Cup pods in our room, the attendant, Inessa, provided us with caffeinated ones for the following morning. She was efficient and very friendly. We had breakfast both mornings. While there were many options on the buffet, nothing was warm. As a result, we opted to order from the menu on our second morning. Our waitress on the first morning was very overwhelmed. I used the gym each day and, despite it being small for a hotel with 407 guest rooms, it served its purpose. The lobby has very little seating. Other than one long sofa and two coffee tables (both of which had "Reserved" signs on them during our two-night stay), all of the seating to the left is reserved for the Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar. There were special events during our two-night stay and, as a result, the entire area to the right was off limits. read more

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One of the most vexing hotel stays and I haven't even checked out yet. Staff is friendly and informative regarding tips for restaurants but that's it. Called to request for a room change 2x and they call me back after an hour. Fine - I was busy chipping away at work emails so I didn't mind. However, when they called back and said that someone would bring the keys up after confirming I'm all packed and ready to go...CRICKETS. NOTHING. 30 minutes rolls by and I'm getting annoyed. I call concierge to let them know I'm coming for the keys instead. After another 10 minutes with them, it appears suspiciously like they didn't transfer me to another room like I was told and they're actively doing that as I'm waiting. They didn't remember the reason for the room change either when it's been mentioned each time we've been on the phone. Who knows how long I would've been waiting and kept hostage at the room if I didn't proactively go downstairs for the follow up. Saving grace is the glass shower door and a clean shower head. What's THE MOST ABSOLUTELY ANNOYING is that the WiFi keeps dropping me every 20 seconds to 1 minute (not an exaggeration) or chugs for so long that I have to abandon site. Mind you, it's not like I'm steaming YouTube videos or anything...I'm simply checking emails. I've stayed at other Fairmonts and this is the most dated and fraught with issues. read more

I love staying in hotels that are more on the modern side, but as I was part of a room block for an event and the Fairmont was available, I booked a standard room here. The lobby, decor, and architecture at Fairmont's are always nice - as a history gal, I can't help but envision people in the early 1900's coming here for extravagant events and meetings. Ok back to the review of my latest stay in Calgary.... The staff were friendly, the lobby bar is a good spot to grab a pre-dinner drink or night cap (doesn't open until 4pm though). The rooms were just basic to me, nothing truly special out out of the ordinary. The beds were comfortable and I always like when robes are included in the rooms. The in-room dining didn't open until 5pm and we were starving before dinner. We called down and it just so happened a staff member was in early. We ordered the charcuterie/hummus plate and he said he could send it up ASAP! Thank goodness for that! It was pretty good. I loved most of what was on the plate. I definitely enjoyed my stay here, it was downtown and close to the wedding venue I needed to be at. If I had more of a choice in the future, I'd probably opt to stay somewhere with a river view and modern updated decor. read more

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My Wife and I elected to both start and end our exploration of the Canadian Rockies at the Fairmont Palliser. The timing of our arrivals and departures allowed us to experience aspects of the hotel that many guests miss. Specifically, our flights had us arriving to Calgary very late in the evening and then departing very early in the morning. Often traveling during this time result in interactions with staff that are barely awake and or not in the most service-oriented frame of mind. Not at this hotel, they were amazing! They were fully engaged and a pleasure with whom to interact. Despite the properties age it was in great shape. We did sample Hawthorn, the hotel's restaurant. It offered a sophisticated menu that was backed up by quality cuisine and affordable prices. The Palliser's location is right in the heart of downtown, providing easy and safe access to many great venues. While we were traveling for pleasure, I can see how this hotel would be the place to stay if in Calgary on business. read more

Went for Yuletide lunch to celebrate my partner's birthday. It was a three course meal and cost per person was $45. First Course Winter Squash Bisque, Pumpkin Seed & Gingerbread Croutons Second Course Spiced Turkey Breast, Confit Leg Stuffing, Carrot, Cranberry, Gravy Third Course Spiced Rum Eggnog Crème Brulée, Raisin Biscotti Everything tasted fantastic. Staff were courteous and pleasant. Definitely a must go! read more

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I am a Hilton guy but I had a work meeting at this hotel and decided to make it my home away from home for a night. First off, the Fairmont Palliser is gorgeous. A classy look from the moment I walked up the entrance stairs. The lobby was stunning, the ceilings so high, the fixtures so bright and beautiful. From the colors to the patterns to the fixtures everything spoke first-class. The staff could not have been more friendly. I was completely unfamiliar with Calgary and they answered the (many) questions I had about where to grab a bite to eat, where to go shopping, where to find Calgary/Alberta-themed items. They went out of their way to make sure I was completely comfortable. I am not a Fairmont member but I was told that I was upgraded (likely because I asked while making my reservation) and so I was provided a great room with a nice view, access to the Executive Lounge, and was able to get whatever I needed when I needed. The room itself was super cozy and spacious enough to feel like I was not walking all over everything. The bed was extremely comfortable and the amenities in the room were excellent. I slept like a baby. I enjoyed wearing the super soft robe, sitting on the leather chair and watching television to wind down. Breakfast in the Executive Lounge was delicious and the windows provided a nice view. Since the Calgary Tower was closed at the time I was there this turned out to be my highest view from above the city. There is a Starbucks located in the basement in case you need a tea fix and the hotel is a full-amenity hotel so you can splurge in the wellness spa after a long day of exploring the city. The weather was unseasonably cold and rainy and I am thankful that the Fairmont Palliser gave me a warm welcome for my first trip to Calgary! read more

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Keeping up with The Fairmont standard, The Palliser in Calgary is a good extension of the brand. The rooms are not huge but good sized and certainly not small. The bar is big enough to find a quiet corner to work or sit at a more boisterous bar. Breakfast comes in two forms, buffet or a la carte. My colleagues have tried the buffet with good reviews while I prefer the menu options. I've not had lunch or dinner here yet. There's a Starbucks downstairs near the spa. Enjoy finding it. This is the only place I stay when in Calgary. read more

Had to grab a meal at the Palliser's restaurant when I stopped by to scope out the area for an event. The hotel lobby is beautiful, pack full of vintage and heritage decor. Looked at some of the rooms, palliser suite, heritage suite and a few others. The rooms appeared very tidy and comfy. Having stayed in hotels often for work, this one seems a bit more expensive then others; but given the location it's to be expected. The rooms didn't seem all too noteworthy, but the food in the local restaurant was absolutely delicious. I mean like flavourful to no end. I plan on visiting again. Happy dining and stay! read more

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We had a great time here in this historic hotel. The staff was friendly and our room was quick and clean. We brought our two dogs and the fairmont hotels are always very accommodating to dogs. The latest addition to Fairmont the Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar is now officially open and it is beautifully decorated. ( I just wish they had a patio like the Mc Donald) At night we had a drink and expensive tea and in the morning a great breakfast. My husband had the buffet while I had the avocado toast ( there are a few plant based options) the hotel is very very close to many restaurants and patios. We got the package with the free valet parking and I'm glad we did. The hotel is situated right downtown town so I think parking would have been annoying. I highly recommend this hotel. Check website for deals. read more

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I stayed at this hotel and they provided a fabulous rate of $99 for the conference rate! The check in was very quick and I had a room on the 6th floor. It was a bit of a walk from the elevators, almost of the end of a hall but I didn't mind if it was quiet and it was. The room was nicely renovated and it wasn't the biggest room I've stayed in but comfortable for one person. The décor was modern and sleek and in the closet there was a safe which was nice. There was also a Keurig machine with 6 coffee k-cups which was nice. But don't expect anything else for free here, except the use of a robe. Unless you sign up for their Presidents Club, the wifi is about $15/day. You'll also find a fridge stocked with pop cans and bottles of booze, and snacks for ridiculous cost. The bed was comfortable but I couldn't control the heating in the room easily as the temperature either stayed too cool or a bit too warm. The one thing awkward in the bathroom was how close the toilet was to the door. When using it, the robes would be hanging in front of you! The whirlpool and pool were busy on a Saturday evening and they have a great gym with 4 ellipticals and 2 treadmills with tvs and open early and stay late. I wish I had more time to enjoy a spa treatment but maybe next time. Location is great! Lots of restaurants nearby and walking distances to many places to shop, eat, and drink. I recommend eating outside of the hotel unless you don't mind paying more for an ok meal. Also close to the train line and not far from the Red Arrow too. You might be able to get a special last minute deal, as one time I saw they were offering $105/night. read more

Beautiful lobby decor, exceptional service at the lobby, but teeny tiny rooms! My boyfriend and I stayed for one night in Calgary so we decided to spurge a little bit and stay at the Fairmont Palliser. Though the building and amenities were nice, we couldn't get over how small the rooms were! There was barely any room from the bed to the tv stand and the bathroom felt like a closet. I guess you can't expect much space at a downtown hotel? The pool and jacuzzi was nice. The steam room does take a while to heat up. Getting a key to use a locker without getting a massage was a little confusing since the spa receptionist said the key should be in there. But as I went inside there were no keys. I had to ask another lady inside the locker room who had to ask the receptionist again where were the keys. In the midst of walking back and forth I dropped and cracked my brand new Iphone X! Major buzz kill! Finally someone came in a brought out keys for lockers #1-4 (hotel guest lockers). The lobby was beautiful with fresh flowers in the middle. They had cut outs of Harry and Megan at the lobby-- celebrating the royal wedding. That was super cute! Even though our room was small we did have an epic view of the Calgary Tower so that was nice. We decided to order room service breakfast in the morning and luckily the spread fit in our room. The breakfast was exceptional and would definitely order it again. The Fairmont Palliser is an excellent location in downtown Calgary. It's walking distance to many restaurants and Prince Island Park. read more

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Definitely not what I expected from a Fairmont. The service and hospitality is all there but the rooms feel like a cheap Motel. The room was so small if you take two steps your literally on the other side of the room. All I'm saying is if you're spending top dollar on a hotel your room should be top dollar as well and not just the amenities. I get the whole historical feel but other Fairmont's have the same feel with upgraded rooms. On a positive note, the pool and spa area was everything you would expect when you're on vacation and you want to unwind from a long flight. Customer service has always been five star at the Fairmont, they truly make you feel like a guest of honor. From the front desk to the valet parking, they never break cadence. Oh also, Room service was worth every penny! read more

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Horrible WiFi for a four star hotel. Constantly falling off and over complicated login process. The 2010s called. Nice penthouse lounge but not a place to do business with this teams' IT read more

This is an incredible restaurant and hotel, I keep returning only because the staff are so amazing and they always make us feel at home. Hoping this year once again they have an incredible Stampede breakfast, I'm going to call them right now and check to see because the breakfast happens right while the parade is marching by the front door it's definitely something to see. read more

Overall I liked this hotel and had a decent stay. I found the rooms clean and tidy and I did enjoy the separate bathroom heater which can be used to warm the room prior to showering. I was on the third floor and the street noise was significant. The hotel staff was friendly and efficient. Lobby restaurant was good and had nice size portions but I think my waiter went on break before he brought my hot tea as it didn't arrive until I reminded him just before I finished my meal. read more

The staff here are arrogant. Not friendly at all compare Fairmont, Lake Louise and Fairmont Lodge in Jasper. In those two other locations the food, wait staff and hotel staff were amazing. Not here poor food service, I had to asked the server for coffee twice and still waited 8 mins to get it. Overly price for the quality of food and service I brill not be staying here again. read more

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The fairmont is a hotel known for its excellent customer service and hotel experience, or so I thought. This Fairmont location in Calgary has been by far one of the worst experiences for a such a high price tag. I will list the pros and cons of this hotel: Pros: -Nice lobby -Okay bar (heavily overpriced) Cons: -Terrible parking. If you're planning on bringing a car, the parking is extremely far away and heavily over priced. Getting to the hotel from the parking garage is like navigating a maze. -very poor service. The service was downright embarrassing. The hotel employees had an attitude and are VERY disorganized. When we arrived at the hotel, it took them over an hour and 30 minutes to figure out our reservation. When they finally figured it out they sent our bags to the WRONG ROOM. We booked 2 queen size beds and they initially gave us 1 king bed. Then we had to go through the reservation step by step and then after so long, they finally said us up with a room - Terrible Rooms. The room they set us up with had a broken AC and dirty carpets. We called them 5 times over the course of 6 hours and they would not send someone to fix the AC because their maintenance crew was not available. After hours of speaking with the manager, Loretta, who was incredibly rude, her "resolution" was to give us a single fan. -EXTREMELY overpriced. Every single thing in this hotel is overpriced and absolutely not worth it. The restaurant food is similar to fast food (chicken tenders, frozen burgers, etc) except it is 10x the price. The chicken is cooked improperly and the chefs only know how to make a well-done burger with bits of lettuce and 1 pickle for $30. MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN WATER. The tiny water bottles are $7 each at this hotel. They do not offer complementary water bottles to customers that have traveled hundreds of miles and are too tired to go to the nearest grocery store which is out of town. Fairmont claims to be a 5 star hotel, but there are motels that offer better service and quality of care. It is a 5 star joke. By far one of the single worst places to spend your money. There are many other hotels in the area that care about their customers and treat them with respect. It's unfortunate that the Fairmont hotel does not treat their customers well. It is an embarrassment of a hotel, especially for the high price tag and bold claim of being a luxury hotel. Overall, please consider these points prior to picking this hotel. It is absolutely not worth the money. It's not worth the time. The quality was terrible, and so is the overall experience. Your time and money is valuable and the Fairmont hotel will waste both of them. I hope that one day Fairmont management realizes that caring about your customers is more important than extorting them. Good luck with your travels! read more

Terrible hotel, high price for below par accommodation. Relies heavily on its name but offers inferior rooms, with worn out plumbing, and mechanical systems, worn out furniture, and dishonest staff. The bottom rating here is one star, but even one star is too many. The Chinese really let the quality deteriorate when they bought the Fairmonts. read more

IF You Like your Hotels Dark, dingy and depressing, then upon entry, you are home. One of THE darkest lobbies I have ever seen in my entire life. You walk in from a clear bright day into what is very dark interior. The lack of a seating area inside the lobby is also a major Faux Pas. I dont know of too many top notch hotels that lack a sitting area. If you are looking for anything more than a nice room, you are not going to find it here at this Fairmont. The service is 5 Stars. The hotel room is 5 Stars. Everything else ? Its just absent. A well lit lobby ? Not here. Seating in the lobby ? Not here. Views out of the room ? Not here. What you do have is a train - thats right a train - a freight train - directly below, that runs underneath the hotel - and boy do you hear it - several times throughout the day and night. I can see why the original owners abandoned the hotel and sold it off. This is no longer a 5 star experience. Its no longer even an acceptable experience. Whatever this hotel was when it was built, that area is no longer here. You have buildings in front and sides of it. It would be wise of the proprietors herein to build up above to command some sort of view, some sort of basics found in luxury hotels. This is supposedly the most luxurious hotel in the city. I really dont see that at all. The surroundings have grown up but the Palisser has failed to do so, making it an extraordinarily awkward little hotel on top of a horrific freight trains that come through underneath it. Check the map ! The hotel is ON Train Tracks. Functioning, active freight trains ! Purchase the Royal Canadian next door, now up for sale and build outwards. Otherwise ? This hotel is Texas Toast. Its a Tear Down. The closest hotel resembling the Palliser is the San Francisco Fairmont, which was actually build a few years before this was. And yet, they, also a Fairmont, seem to have got it right, but this one, not so much so. Both are historic hotels, both under Fairmont. Yet one is still a grand hotel and this one - is not. Better brush up on your A Game or there will not be a Palliser hotel in a couple of years. I did bump into Christopher Lloyd here, and the look on his face was much like mine, How in Gods Name is this the Top Luxury Hotel in town ? read more

. Fairmont Palliser As I am used to staying in the most beautiful hotels in your group, I would like to share with you my recent experience about my stay at the FAIRMONT PALISSER hotel in CALGARY. The oldest palace in the city where the Queen of England was already coming down! When I arrived in my room (458) at midnight I noticed that the temperature displayed was 17°... I didn't want to disturb the staff of this hotel at midnight and used at my disposal in a cupboard a micro heater that could only increase the temperature by 2°... The floor of the marble bathroom was freezing... This malfunction of the air conditioning was also due to a bad closing of one of the windows by the staff...( lock with a special key) The switches on the old School metal bedside lamps only worked every other time... In 2019 there was no USB plug in the room! On the other hand, there was a Web socket, which was also old school. Seeing your concern for ecology, I noticed that you bring from France glass bottles of Evian water (invoiced to the customer) which is not a guarantee of carbon savings to preserve the planet.... Finally, by going down to breakfast for breakfast after a very poor signage obliging the customer to ask the concierge where this breakfast room is located, which is actually a horrible corridor, to access it you have to cross the entrance of a spa and pool with its specific smell of bleach... What was served for breakfast and for me a shameful Benedictine egg prepared in advance on a non-toasted bread, smoked salmon with dried and shrivelled slices, no bowl to put fruit in it (probably bought from COSTCO because they had no taste) espresso coffee even worse than the nearby Starbuck. read more

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The Palliser Hotel was built in 1914 was named after Captain John Palliser, who was an explorer in the region during the 1850s. It's architecturally distinct as are many of the other former Canadian Pacific Railroad hotels. And like the Hotel Mac in Edmonton, my experience is limited to exploring the public areas and having a drink in the lounge so I can soak it all in. The hotel is still close to the railroad tracks, although with all the hustle and bustle of downtown Calgary, you'd hardy notice. The VIA Canadian train now travels through Edmonton, but if you want a historical and scenic railroad experience that links to Banff and Lake Louise, the Rocky Mountaineer has a nice package that can include the Palliser. read more

I couldn't be happier. Everyone has been extremely helpful and accommodating. Special thanks to the wonderful Tatiana who has been working with me over the past couple days via email. It was so nice to finally meet her. She got me squared away and had all sorts of informational brochures for things we discussed. And what a gorgeous hotel in the heart of one of my favorite cities. Do yourself a favor and spend a little extra to upgrade to Fairmont Gold. And don't forget to sign up for Fairmont's President's Club. read more

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Uh oh... this isn't going to be very nice.... So last night, I had some friends from a prominent TV show in Toronto arrive in town. It was their very first time in Calgary and the show booked their stay at The Palliser Hotel. First of all, they got bumped to a smoking room because the hotel was sold out. Let me clarify; They booked their suites when the hotel WAS NOT sold out, but somewhere along the way, THEIR ROOMS GOT BUMPED. It's not like the rooms are wallet-friendly... We're not talking about your local Motel 8. The rooms are PRI-CEY, so the LEAST they should be able to do at a hotel as pretigious as the FAIRMONT Palliser is get the room right. That's not too much to ask for...is it??? I understand that It's a big weekend in town (The Dalai Lama is here, as is Jack Canfield), but these Toronto peeps are ALSO important people. No, they aren't here to bless you or feed you chicken soup for the soul, but they ARE important nonetheless. So after finally deciding that they could no longer breathe in their suites, they went down to the concierge who apologized and...wait for it.... offered them an air purifier. You're joking right? REALLY?!?!??! Being their friend & their local tour guide, I was MORTIFIED. This is NOT the impression I wanted my colleagues and friends to have of our city on their very first visit to Calgary. I expected a lot more from The Palliser... but i'm understating the fact when I say that I'm disappointed to the core. Fairmont chain or not, The Palliser Hotel is now officially off my map. read more

Fairmont Palliser - Hotels Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The Palliser Hotel offers a real sense of history in a city that doesn't have an abundance of it. A friend who came to town insisted we go to the lounge here and have a scotch. I had never been, so we did. There's a touch of elegance to the whole place and it was a good drink. I've never spent a night there, but their facilities appear to be well kept and in top shape. A cool place full of history right in the middle of the city..... read more

Fairmont Palliser - Hotels Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Disappointing.. Staff are amazing, each and everyone are so thoughtful and considerate. However if there is a wedding party you will not enjoy the lobby area as the wedding area is adjacent and will spill over and over take the common space. The music, DJ and Wedding announcement flood the whole lobby floor including the deepest recesses of the lobby restaurant (only one in the hotel). read more

Fairmont Palliser - Weddings First - Hotels Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

As always, the Fairmont provides exceptional service, if you're willing to pay the premium that comes along with that. The Victorian style decor is reminiscent of old colonial times and also takes one back to European vacations of the past.. I have reviewed the quality of the accommodations and service at this hotel before, so this time I wanted to mention some things that I really find baffling at a hotel of this calibre and corresponding price range. Let's start with the part that baffles me the most.. This hotel caters to upscale business people and tourists who are used to being offered cutting edge technology... and yet.. the Wifi service throughout this hotel is more reminiscent of the late 90s than this decade.. It makes absolutely no sense.. Calgary's downtown core is awash in Telus buildings and all the latest fiber optics are offered in the area, and yet the wifi (both the Fairmont SSID and the Fairmont_Gold SSID) became almost completely inoperable at times. I ran a couple of speed tests, as every nerd with a thirst for data would..at varying times during my three day stay..making sure that I wasn't accusing them of something that was a once off occurrence or due to some massive tech convention hogging the bandwidth.. At every point during my stay the speeds were absolutely abysmal.. And I had paid the $10 for the "Premium" access as well!! I shudder to think what the regular access speeds must be.. In East Asia, people in many areas have been accustomed to gigabit internet for years now, so I can only hang my head in shame to think of how backwards they must think this country is when the most upscale hotel in the city can't offer you more than a megabit and around dinner time a facebook page can take minutes to load.... i mean seriously? Before I overstate my case, I should probably leave it at that.. I don't feel angered by it in particular, just completely flummoxed that they would provide such awesome customer service and then fall SO fall short when it comes to their customers digital needs,,, Wake up and smell the 2014 Fairmont.. if you can't keep up with the times, sooner or later your customers won't be keeping up their visits with you! read more

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Calgary flagship historical grand dame. Part of the Fairmont rail hotel line. Adjacent to historical rail lines to Vancouver and east. Nice business hotel. Plush appointments and wide halls. Not opulent but full of history and serious for business but fun enough to let your hair down and have some fun. In my second stay at this property I used a fpc (Fairmont Presidents Club) certificate to upgrade my room to a suite. I was in a corner room with a nice living room and desk area and a separate bedroom. It was nice. Not huge but certainly did the trick. I grabbed a quick bite in the lobby bar and was nicely surprised at the reasonable prices and friendly service. The food was excellent. The fitness center was small but plenty adequate. I didn't take advantage of the spa services so can't comment there. read more

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I grew up in Calgary and always wanted to know what it was like to stay at the Palliser. We stayed here Christmas night and had a lovely meal and amazing breakfast with really great service. The reason for two stars really was for the room. There was a LOT of short black curly hairs in the tub. Also no creamer in the room but honestly we are more grossed out by the hair. When we told Reception on the way out they really didn't care. Not staying here again. read more