Fairmont Palliser – A Favorite for Families in Calgary

The Fairmont Palliser offers 278 guest rooms, including suites on the exclusive Fairmont Gold floor, which provides a private lounge with breakfast and evening appetizers. Rooms in the hotel feature cable TV with pay-per-view, a coffee maker, mini-bar, and ironing facilities, with select rooms offering city views and a seating area. The Fairmont Gold concierge service includes dedicated staff who handle check-in, dining reservations, and special requests from a private penthouse-level lounge.

The hotel houses a third-party day spa and health club with a fitness center featuring strength and cardiovascular equipment, a steam room, and a sauna. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and heated pool open all year, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area for post-treatment rest. Spa packages include full body, couples, and hot stone massages, along with foot baths and access to fitness/spa locker rooms.

On-site dining includes the Hawthorn Dining Room and a coffee house on site, with menus featuring locally sourced ingredients and special diet options. The hotel offers a bar, snack bar, and wine/champagne service, plus themed dinner nights and happy hour events in the evenings. Guests can also enjoy breakfast in the room or book the Afternoon Tea experience, which is a known tradition at the property.

The hotel is connected to the Calgary Telus Convention Centre by a skywalk and is located 100 meters from the Calgary Tower. The Calgary Zoo is 4 km from the hotel, and the Scotiabank Saddledome and Calgary Stampede grounds are a 5-minute drive away. Prince's Island Park and the Glenbow Museum are within walking distance, making the property a base for exploring downtown Calgary.

The hotel provides valet parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and a parking garage on site, along with a shuttle service for guest transport. Pets are allowed, with pet baskets and bowls available, and the hotel offers babysitting or child services and board games for families. Business amenities include meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and express check-in/check-out, plus currency exchange at the 24-hour front desk.

Rooms: Fairmont Gold floor with private lounge

Spa: Third-party day spa with steam room and sauna

Dining: Hawthorn Dining Room with locally sourced ingredients

Location: Skywalk to Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Services: Pet-friendly with baskets and bowls

Parking: Electric vehicle charging station on site