A historical landmark of the city, The Fairmont Palliser is a prestigious luxury hotel in Calgary, and has all the elegance and sophistication you would expect of a hotel that dates back more than 90 years. With one of the top restaurants in Calgary and superb business and conference facilities, The Fairmont Palliser continues to be the place to stay. Connected via the Skywalk to the Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum, and Telus Convention Center, and close to the thriving downtown arts scene and nightlife, this luxury Calgary hotel is ideally located, whether you visit for business or pleasure.
Accommodations
There is a choice of 405 guest rooms and suites available at The Fairmont Palliser, with each room elegantly and luxuriously appointed. Many rooms have views across the city. For guests wanting that little bit extra, Fairmont Gold rooms and suites benefit from exclusive Concierge services and a private check-in and checkout desk. A private lounge is also available for Fairmont Gold guests, with an honor bar, complimentary canapés at cocktail hour, and complimentary deluxe continental breakfasts.
Room Amenities include:
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Tea / coffee maker
- Cable television with pay-per-view movies
- Alarm clock radio
- Cordless telephone with dual lines and voicemail
- Desk with halogen lamp
- High speed Internet with data port
- Down duvet
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom with hair dryer and vanity mirror
- Iron and ironing board
- Windows that open for your convenience
- Crib available on request
Dining and Entertainment
The Fairmont Palliser is home to one of the top restaurants in Calgary, and with its central location is perfectly placed to take in the many excellent restaurants available downtown.
The Rimrock – with an original mural, fireplace, and hand tooled leather pillars, The Rimrock combines classic and modern. Its specialty “AAA” grilled beef selections, along with innovative appetizers, and rich home made desserts make the restaurant a tradition in Calgary. If you have a sweet tooth an experience not to be missed is the “Death by Chocolate” evenings, with its cascading chocolate fountain surrounded by every other chocolate delight you could dream of.
The Oak Room Lounge is the place to be seen in Calgary. Whether you prefer martinis, microbrews or single malts the lounge provides a relaxed atmosphere any time of day.
Sunday Brunch is a time-honored tradition at The Fairmont Palliser. Held in the lobby, with live piano music, the buffet features omelettes made-to-order, carved roasts, salads, and seafood, with the highlight being their famous Belgian waffles. The pastry kitchen also shines with its many decadent desserts, at what has been voted Calgary’s best brunch.
Recreational Facilities
The Boulevard Club at The Fairmont Palliser provides first class health club facilities, as well as being home to the Senses Hair and Spa who offer massages, facials, and hair care as well as other spa treatments.
Other recreational facilities include:
- Fitness center with cardiovascular and strength training equipment
- Changing rooms with complimentary toiletries
- Large steam room
- Indoor swimming pool
- Indoor 12 person whirlpool
- Cycling
- Hot air ballooning
- Horse and carriage tours around Calgary
- Golf, Skiing, fishing, skating, and horse riding are all available a short drive from Calgary
- Calgary Stampede every July
Hotel Services
- Concierge
- Bell staff
- Valet / self parking
- Express check-out
- Elevators
- Housekeeping services
- Daytime and overnight laundry services
- Dry cleaning
- Tony’s Shoe Shine
- Babysitting
Meetings and Events
The Fairmont Palliser has 13 meeting rooms, the largest of which can easily accommodate 600 delegates. Staff at the business center are on hand for any of your business or event needs.
Business facilities include:
- Private Boardroom that can accommodate up to 12 people. Includes a TV and VCR, flipchart and markers, note pads and pens, mints, and ice water
- High speed Internet access
- Two private computer workstations with high speed Internet connections
- Conference call, videoconferencing, and live Internet web stream capabilities
- Fax, speaker phone, PC, laptop, and printer rentals can be arranged
- Black and white laser printing, photocopies, and overhead transparencies
- Color laser printing
- Color photocopies can be arranged
- Fax transmissions
- Book binding (comb)
- Laminating
- Paper shredding
- Packaging, courier, and mail services
- Audiovisual technicians on-site
- Plasma and LCD monitors
- LCD, overhead, and 35mm slide projectors and projector screens
- Microphones and mixers
- CD player and cassette deck
- VCR, DVD player, document camera, and video cameras
- Plexiglas VIP podium
- Flipchart, easel, and laser pointer
