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The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience

4.0 star property

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Dining
Indoor pool
Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M3
  • Place, Calgary Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Palliser)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Wild Rose)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Calgary

Located in Downtown Calgary, The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience is adjacent to Calgary Tower and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. This 4-star hotel has 407 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stephen Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • CORE Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • BMO Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • 1st Street SW Station - 4 min walk
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 10 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sky 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Guild - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪deVille Luxury Coffee & Pastries - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪One18 Empire - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience

Guests of The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Parking is CAD 50 per night (CAD 65 per night for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CAD 75 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with WiFi and wired internet. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self 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

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1913
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • 2 total (44 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Calgary within a short 19-minute walk of Stampede Park and also 1 minutes on foot from Calgary Tower. You'll also find Calgary Zoo and Scotiabank Saddledome within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

Yes, valet parking is offered for CAD 50 per night and self parking is available for CAD 50 per night.

Is there a spa at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

RnR Wellness is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience feature a casino?

No, The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service and in-room massages as well as a restaurant.

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy the spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Hawthorn Dining Room.

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience for a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night.

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

The closest major airport to The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience is Calgary International Airport (YYC), which is 11.9 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience.

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience if that's in your vacation plans.

The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing beats the majesty of the Fairmont hotels. Calgary did not disappoint. Everything from the architecture to the doorman who remembers your name. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding historic hotel In the center of downtown. Property and facilities are fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladislava

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful hotel with very helpful and friendly people working there. Located right in downtown, so very walkable to conferences or restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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