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Reviews of Fairmont Palliser This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

133 9th Avenue Southwest, T2P 2M3 Calgary, Canada

#35 of 102 hotels in Calgary

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 589 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    nice to have service that you provide on a regular bases... thanks so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    all good

    everything top notch

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds and City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some Gym Equipment was broken

    Room, Bed, Cleanliness, Staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    smelly

    Large room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    It was a pleasant stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing in particular, the room was clean and always had clean towels.

    I needed to be downtown and it was perfect for me. Bed was also very comfortable it did not have those typical soft spots because they are old. Restaurant staff were all very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Overall good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Valet parking only in a location with only street parking otherwise. Not ideal for guests with cars and who are traveling. Valet parking should be included. Rooms were good but definitely older and in room AC unit was loud.

    Staff friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    First Time Business Trip to Calgary
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    smallish room, but as said was functional - no smaller than what you would expect in any major city such as London

    Location was great, room was functional, just about, as had to place suitcase onto desk - great gym facilities, pool etc., staff in the restaurant, coffee station were exceptional - thank you

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Spacious room, comfy bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dogs next door were loud and the heating system was loud

    The room was spacious and the bed was comfy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    9.0
    Glamorous posh fun and warm!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best place for new years in Calgary

    Room was very Spacious and clean shower had towel heater and finest body soaps and shampoos Le labo 31

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tiny bathroom, very little space to place clothes and toiletries.

    Room spacious. Beds comfy. Food delicious.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too busy due to private function

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, super staff. Could do with a little refresh of the rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was tiny and the hotel rooms were pretty dated. Historic hotel yes, but good do with a refresh especially the bathrooms.

    Great location, lovely staff and good size room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor service on phone system

    Good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel, good location, excellent staff
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Good location downtown, easy walking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    7.0
    Nice hotel but the staff are judgemental
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was smaller than expected. It was a nice place but your staff are too judgmental and stuck up. I came from 3 weeks of taking part in adventure camping tours travelling through the USA and Canada, and fancied a bit of luxury to end my amazing trip. Obviously after all the camping, I didn’t look my best. On entry I felt judged for my cheap clothes and tired appearance, them likely assuming I couldn’t afford to stay at your hotel. Keep an open mind. It’s not just those who wear designer clothes who have money

    The bed was super comfy, I loved the shower and your room service guy was absolutely amazing. So likeable and friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room's bathroom door is hard to open. Our room location was not I expected. The view was not seeing the city, my son didn't like the view cause it overlook the pipings of the building.

    Staffs were amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Though it’s a great hotel and very well maintained, I think they should bring some freshness.

    The staff and the location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    9.0
    Ideal location for the Calgary Tower.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small and the hotel generally dark and a bit dated. Very clean and comfortable but glad we had left our two large suitcases at the airport.

    Excellent central location next to the Calgary Tower. A la carte breakfast was very good and better value than the buffet.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable place for a short stay in the city offering the usual Fairmont standards
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms were very small which was probably a limitation of the old building

    Historic building, very grand lobby and restaurant areas, high standard and comfortable rooms

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We could not get anyone to answer the phone. The front desk was always very busy and it was hard to get answers. They were working very hard, looked like they could have used more staff/ counter space.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable room but noisy from trains passing below.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room to the rear of the building overlooked the train line and there was noise of trains all night. Understand ithe hotel was historically built to service train passengers but better insulation against the noise is needed. Our earlier stay was to the front of the building and no noise problem.

    Central and pleasant decor

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    Nice but tainted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My wife and I took breakfast in the restaurant and the waitress rushed us through the celebration as we we’re obviously tourists celebrating having the leisure and the means to do so. This in comparison to a business group of three who were given all the time in the world to complete their business.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fairmont Gold King Suite - Lounge Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff in customer service. Staff at front desk

    Club room. Restaurant. Wine list. Great staff at club room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    Super comfortable and relaxing stay in central Calgary, great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had some issues overnight with the water in the bathroom, which was explained in the morning by the concierge - but perhaps we should have received notification of the issue. Such a charming, historic building it would be nice to have more common areas to sit and hang out, not just the bar or (extra) lounge.

    Lots of small touches - the huge toiletries bottles but also bars of soap, info available on the tv, pen and paper on the big desk. The pool and gym, steam room and hot tub were beautiful and even though we didn't use the spa, we felt super relaxed by the atmosphere. Super location to all the good stuff in downtown Calgary.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location, comfort and very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City or Courtyard View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fan in bathroom was extremely noisy, toilet flush broke late on our second night.

    Super clean and comfy room. Excellent breakfast. Historical building and good location.

    Stayed in July 2023

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