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The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience

4.0 star property

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Experience the opulent lobby, featuring a well-stocked bar and stylish seating for guests.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by a geometric pattern and lush greenery.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a polished floor, ornate chandelier, and elegant marble panels.
Relax in this stylish lounge area with a city view, featuring a round table, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.
Relax in comfort with two large beds, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV in this inviting room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M3
  • Calgary Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stampede Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Palliser)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs in this well-appointed room.

Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Wild Rose)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Fairmont Gold)

Relax in a stylish room with a tufted headboard bed, comfortable armchair, and a bedside table.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Fairmont Gold)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Fairmont Gold)

Relax in comfort with two large beds, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV in this inviting room.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Fairmont Gold)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Relax in comfort with two large beds, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV in this inviting room.

Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Fairmont Gold King)

Relax in a stylish room with a tufted headboard bed, comfortable armchair, and a bedside table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Fairmont Gold King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Palliser

About the area

Calgary

With a stay at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience, you'll be centrally located in Calgary, steps from Calgary Tower and 3 minutes by foot from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. .This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from BMO Centre and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Stampede Park.

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • BMO Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stampede Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • 1st Street SW Station - 4 min walk
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 15 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottlescrew Bill's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sky 360 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SALTLIK Calgary - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪James Joyce Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bank and Baron Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Calgary Tower
The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience offers 407 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Calgary hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access 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. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

RnR Wellness has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 407 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Digital programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at Hawthorn Dining Room, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 12 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Hawthorn Dining Room - Onsite restaurant.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 13.95); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (CAD 50 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 22 to 32 for adults and CAD 11 to 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hawthorn Dining Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1913
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • 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
  • Phone

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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 22 to 32 for adults, and CAD 11 to 16.5 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 13.95 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: CAD 13.95 (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: CAD 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 50 per night
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Fairmont Palliser Gold
The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience Hotel
The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience Calgary
The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience Hotel Calgary

The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great service and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phoi-Thi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very old hotel but great service

Great service but room was rundown. Room was huge but I had to turn off every lamp manually. Everything was just old but the service made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the finest hotels I have ever stayed in and they single handedly changed my life with the incredible room upgrade they offered. The hotel is only surpassed by the level of the quality of the service~!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zulma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely older elegant (our favorite kind) hotel downtown. Great staff, helpful in every regard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had an excellent experience at the Palliser. The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly and the gold package with access to the lounge was well worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archibald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanis, Saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband said, This is what heaven must be like. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandro de Almeida, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff from being greeted by Caleb upon arriving to welcoming by Neha and Oksana upon checking in and seeing to my requests during my stay. Any issue Neha and Oksana quickly had then resolved. Many thanks, If visiting again I will see you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old but beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023