Palliser
Edwardian grandeur meets modern prairie sensibility. Grand public spaces, dark wood, ornate architectural details — but not stuffy. Hawthorn's live music program and 'Calgary's Music Mile' positioning keep things lively. Business travelers rely on it; weekend visitors treat it as the occasion.
Book Fairmont Gold if budget allows — the private lounge breakfast plus evening canapés effectively offsets a meaningful chunk of the rate premium
Why It Matters
One of Canada's landmark hotels with over 110 years of history, original architectural details including a 1914 fireplace, downtown Calgary's best-known luxury address, and the only Fairmont Gold property in the city. The rnr Wellness spa won Canada's Boutique Spa of the Year from Luxury Travel Guide.
The Fairmont Palliser has been welcoming guests for over 110 years and remains the undisputed grande dame of Calgary hotels. The gold-tipped marble columns, leather banquettes, and the original 1914 fireplace in Hawthorn Dining Room set the tone — this place has weight to it. Right in the heart of downtown, steps from the Calgary Tower, it functions as both a genuine landmark and a fully modern luxury hotel, with 278 rooms, an indoor pool, an award-winning spa, and Fairmont Gold's hotel-within-a-hotel tier for those who want the whole package.
Where You'll Stay
18 room types available
Deluxe Room – 1 King Bed
Larger guestroom with space for a cot, city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, and windows that open. Extra floor space compared to standard Fairmont Rooms.
King
Deluxe Room – 1 Queen Bed
Larger guestroom with space for a cot, city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, and windows that open.
QueenDeluxe Room – 2 Double Beds
Larger guestroom with two double beds, space for a cot, city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, and windows that open.
Two doublesFairmont Gold – 1 King Room
Hotel-within-a-hotel experience on the upper floors. Dedicated concierge service with exclusive Gold Lounge access. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast each morning, evening canapés, all-day honour bar, and elevated in-room amenities. Exceptional city views.
KingFairmont Gold – 1 Queen Room
Fairmont Gold hotel-within-a-hotel with private lounge access, complimentary breakfast, evening canapés, all-day honour bar, and dedicated concierge.
QueenFairmont Gold Junior Suite
Spacious Fairmont Gold suite with living room area, exclusive lounge access, complimentary breakfast, evening canapés, elevated amenities, and dedicated concierge. Available in two-queen configuration.
Two queensFairmont Room – 1 King Bed
Well-appointed traditional guestroom with city or interior courtyard view. 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, windows that open. Classic Palliser décor with plush bedding.
KingFairmont Room – 1 Queen Bed
Well-appointed traditional guestroom with city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, and windows that open.
QueenFairmont Room – 2 Double Beds
Well-appointed traditional guestroom with two double beds, city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, and windows that open. Good for families.
Two doubles
Heritage Suite – One Bedroom
Reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with ornate architectural details that nod to the hotel's 110-year history. Includes a kitchenette, dining area, ornamental fireplace, and two washrooms. A step up in character from the standard suites.
KingJunior Suite – 1 King
Spacious guestroom with partial privacy wall. Some units include a sofa bed. City or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre.
KingOne Bedroom Suite – 1 King
Separate sleeping and living areas. Includes a sofa bed. Ideal for families needing more living space. City or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV.
KingPalliser Suite – One Bedroom
Named for the hotel itself, this suite evokes the golden era of travel with ornate architectural details, kitchenette, dining area, ornamental fireplace, and two washrooms.
KingRoyal Suite – One Bedroom
Residential-style suite with a spacious, elegantly furnished bedroom, two full bathrooms, a regal dining table for 8 guests, a kitchenette, and an additional living space. One of the top accommodations in Calgary.
KingSignature Room – 1 King
Open-concept guestroom with city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, and windows that open. Contemporary take on the Palliser aesthetic.
KingSignature Room – 2 Double Beds
Open-concept guestroom with two double beds, city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, and windows that open.
Two doublesSignature Room – 2 Queen Beds
Open-concept guestroom with two queen beds, city or interior view, 42-inch LCD HDTV, refreshment centre, and windows that open.
Two queensWild Rose Suite – One Bedroom
The largest and most luxurious suite in the hotel. Large bedroom, living room with historic fireplace, one-and-a-half bathrooms, kitchenette, and a regal dining room that seats eight guests. Genuinely grand.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hawthorn's formal Afternoon Tea service with Lot 35 specialty teas, house-made scones, tea sandwiches, and handcrafted pastries. Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3:00 pm.
Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring seasonally inspired dishes and Hawthorn signature plates. One of the better weekend brunches in downtown Calgary.
Daily happy hour from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar.
State-of-the-art fitness centre featuring cardio, strength, and functional training equipment. Guests must be 16 or older. Appropriate workout attire required.
Heated indoor swimming pool on the Boulevard Level. Also includes a eucalyptus steam room and whirlpool/hot tub. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 16+. Pool is unsupervised.
A guided food tour of Calgary that begins at Hawthorn. Operated by Alberta Food Tours, this is a local favourite for getting a taste of the city's culinary scene.
Local musical talent performing every Friday and Saturday night at Hawthorn Bar. Part of Calgary's Music Mile. Thursday nights also featured. TuesDate Night and Wine Wednesday and Flute Fridays round out the weekly programming.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Four guest rooms meeting Access Level Two requirements, with safety grips, bars in shower, raised toilet seats, lowered peepholes, and wide doorways. Two wheelchairs available on request. Accessibility lift on north-west side of hotel (9th Ave).
Business center available for guests. Fairmont Gold guests get complimentary use of the penthouse boardroom.
Full Hawthorn Dining Room menu available for in-room service. Breakfast through dinner.
Full-service health club with extensive cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
24-hour concierge. Fairmont Gold guests receive a dedicated personal concierge.
Accepts up to two pets (cats or dogs) per room, house-trained. CAD $40/night plus tax. Pet Damage Waiver required at check-in. Guide dogs always welcome at no charge.
Rollaway extra beds available for CAD $25 per night. Children up to age 17 stay free when using existing beds in parent/guardian's room.
Rooms supplied with Le Labo luxury bathroom products.
Valet parking available at the main entrance on 9th Avenue. Rates extended to dining and meeting patrons as well.
Self-parking available at nearby Impark Lot, accessible from 10th Avenue East or West, or from 9th Avenue east of the hotel.
Full-service day spa on the Boulevard Level, named Canada's Boutique Spa of the Year. Open to hotel guests and the public.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Heated indoor swimming pool available to hotel guests.
Hot tub/whirlpool on the Boulevard Level as part of the health club facilities.
Eucalyptus-infused steam room adjacent to the spa and pool area.
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