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The Fairmont Palliser

Calgary's small town warmth coupled with the vibrant urban ambience makes it a metropolis of wonderful contrasts. Set in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark which offers distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings.

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The Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 2M3
Telephone: (403) 262-1234 Fax: (403) 260-1260
Email: palliserhotel@fairmont.com

Room Amenities

Common Amenities
All guest rooms at The Fairmont Palliser offer the following amenities:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Alarm clock-radio
  • Bathrobe
  • Coffee/Tea maker
  • Cable television with in-room pay movies
  • Down Duvets
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Mini-bar
  • Windows that open for your convenience
  • Bathroom Amenities
    Hair dryer, Vanity Mirror
  • In-Room Business Amenities
    Cordless telephone with dual lines and voice-mail, Desk/chair, High Speed Internet with data port, Halogen lamp

Amenities on Request
The following amenities may be available in selected guest rooms. Please indicate the request in your on-line reservation, or ask one of our reservation agents. 

  • Crib
  • Humidifier
  • Microwave
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Rollaway
  • Toaster

Restaurants & Lounges


Death by Chocolate 
Each Monday evening, The Rimrock presents a chocolate fantasy that you've imagined only in your sweetest dreams.

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Oak Room 

The Oak Room is an elegantly casual lounge -- a great place for entertaining clients or meeting friends. Relax with a cocktail and sample our great food menu.

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday to Saturdays:11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Sunday and holidays: 2:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The Rimrock 

A tradition in Calgary! Hand tooled leather pillars; original artist mural and landmark heritage fireplace adorn the room with a western flair. From our breakfast buffet, creative lunch entrées or specialty 'AAA' grilled beef selections, The Rimrock has long been known as the place for special occasions and the best prime rib in town.

Hours of Operation:

  • Breakfast
    Monday to Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Lunch
    Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Saturday/Sunday CLOSED
  • Dinner
    5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Health Club & Spa


The Boulevard Club

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Boulevard Club is our first-class Health Club. It is located on the Boulevard Level of the hotel. We are pleased to provide this facility on a complimentary basis to all hotel guests. Pamper yourself and make an ordinary stay a marvelous memory.

Business Services

Business Services

We offer the following business services, which can be arranged through our guest service agents:

  • Private Boardroom that can accommodate up to 12 people. Included in the Boardroom rental are note pads and pens, flipchart and markers, a TV and VCR, mints, ice water
  • High-speed Internet access can also be arranged for your laptop within the Boardroom
  • Conference call capabilities

Make your meeting a historical one - hold it The Fairmont Palliser. Built in 1914 as Calgary's Grand Canadian Railway Hotel, The Fairmont Palliser stands today as an elegant and sophisticated Alberta landmark.

Impeccable service and a convenient city centre location make The Fairmont Palliser the ideal meeting venue. Located in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Palliser is connected to the Telus Convention Centre via skywalk.

High Speed Internet Access

Guests of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will enjoy High Speed Internet connectivity in selected guest rooms as well as Ethernet network connected in meeting rooms and wireless Internet access in public areas such as lobbies and lounges.

Guest Services

Information and General Services 

  • Babysitting
  • Concierge
  • Bell Staff
  • Elevators
  • Express Check-out
  • Gift Shop
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Services
  • Parking
  • Pet Policy
  • Wheelchair Accessibility

Transportation

Directions from Calgary International Airport:

  • Turn right onto Barlow Trail
  • Continue and take a right on McKnight Blvd.
  • Then take Deerfoot Trail South, to Memorial West (right)
  • Take 4th Avenue southwest at the sign, saying 'City Centre 4th Avenue' to 1st Street southwest (left)
  • Go to 9th Avenue southwest
  • The hotel will be right on the corner of 1st Street and 9th Avenue

Car Rental

Budget Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Thrifty and National are all within a two block radius from the hotel.

  • National: 1 (403) 263-6386
  • Budget: 1 (403) 226-1550
  • Hertz: 1 (403) 221-1300
  • Thrifty: 1 (403) 262-4400
  • Discount: 1 (403) 269-1122 

Train

The nearest rail station is half a block away, at the base of the Calgary Tower. Rocky Mountaineer runs from May to October. For more information, please call Canadian Rail Tours at 1(800) 665-7245.  

Limousine 
Arrangements for a limousine can be made through the hotel concierge or by calling one of the numbers listed below.

  • Calgary Limousine: 403-226-0999
  • Alberta Limousine Association: 403-243-0705
  • Alberta Limousine Service: 403-295-1085
  • Ambassador Limousine Service: 800-867-4497
  • Carey Limousine: 403-291-2566
  • Longhorn Limo: 403-861-9669

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in front of the Fairmont Palliser.  One way taxi fare to/from the Calgary International Airport is approximately $35 CAD.
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