About us
Welcome to Canada's most dynamic city and Calgary's premier hotel. Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is conveniently situated near the city's business and financial district and is within walking distance to the city's most exciting retail shopping, arts, culture and entertainment venues. Calgary's friendly spirit, coupled with the city's vibrant urban ambience makes for a metropolis of wonderful contrasts. Set in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark offering distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings. #ThatFairmontFeeling #ExperiencetheGrandestofFeelings A History of Hospitality Since June 1, 1914, Fairmont Palliser has been the city's premier address, the cornerstone of Calgary's hospitality industry and a landmark building that is rich in history and architecture. For a century, Fairmont Palliser has been the luxury Calgary hotel of choice to gather and create lasting memories.
Venue Details
ChainAccor
BrandFairmont Hotels
Built1914
Renovated2015
Total meeting space19,111 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms407
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
Green Key Global Eco-RatingSustainability level: 4 Green Keys
Certification body: Green Key Global
Issued: 11/17/2024 Expires: 11/17/2027
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
19,111 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,763 sq. ft.
Space (private)
19,111 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
2,590 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
19,111 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,763 sq. ft.
Space (private)
19,111 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
2,590 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
407
Single (1 bed)
317
Double (2 beds)
90
Suites
31
Tax rate
12.27%
Total guest rooms
407
Single (1 bed)
317
Double (2 beds)
90
Suites
31
Tax rate
12.27%
Location
Getting Here
18km away from Calgary Airport (20-25 min drive)
Distance from airport
12 mi
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( CA$50.00/day )
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Heritage Park Historical Village
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Additional details
Fairmont Palliser is a AAA Four Diamond property. Only in 2021, Fairmont Palliser has been named Top 10 City Hotel in Canada by Travel & Leisure - the only hotel between Vancouver and Toronto to be on that list.
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Fairmont Palliser Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Fairmont Palliser's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Fairmont Palliser have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Fairmont Palliser and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Fairmont Palliser's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at Fairmont Palliser developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Diversey & Ecolab were associated to build the sanitary guidelines. They were consulted on specific topics regarding new health and safety measures.
Does Fairmont Palliser clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Focus on high touch points, room extra disinfection: door knobs, handles, switches, chair, desk, phone, remote control Rearrange furniture to ensure a minimum distance of 1 meter between each participant (distance may vary upon local regulations)
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Accor today offers Net Zero Carbon calculation to our clients. In partnership with MyClimate.org, our teams work with clients to reduce the footprint of their event and purchase high quality verified carbon credits to balance remaining emissions.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
planet21@accor.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://press.accor.com/h1accor-commits-to-global-elimination-of-single-use-plastics-in-guest-experience-by-2022-h1/?lang=en
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, All fabric or cloth items in the room are left dormant for 48hrs and then cleaned with hospital grade detergent after each guest
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://solidarity-accorhotels.com/en
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
We are not in the process of obtaining our certification as a minority owned business as we are not a minority owned business.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DIVERSITY.INCLUSION.COMMUNICATIONS@accor.com
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