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The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Calgary Tower

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Dining
Executive lounge
Lobby
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar
Indoor pool
The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience in downtown Calgary offers Swedish massages at RnR Wellness and on-site shopping. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, dine at the Hawthorn Dining Room, and get local advice from the knowledgeable multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Palliser)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold, Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Wild Rose)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Calgary, a neighborhood in Calgary, The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience is near a metro station. Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Calgary Zoo and Spruce Meadows. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stampede Park or Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing.
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133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M3

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • BMO Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stampede Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Social Beer Haus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Palomino Smokehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sky 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Tai Ultimate Sub n' Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Furniture Warehouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience

Upscale hotel near Scotiabank Saddledome
Close to Calgary Tower and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience provides shopping on site, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a facial, aromatherapy, and a body treatment at RnR Wellness, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Hawthorn Dining Room, the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a health club and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
Room features
All 407 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

Self parking is available for CAD 50 per night. Valet parking is available for CAD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CAD 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience located?

Located in Downtown Calgary, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Calgary Tower and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Stampede Park and BMO Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). 1st Street SW Station is only a 4-minute walk and Centre Street Station is 6 minutes.

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The Fairmont Palliser Gold Experience Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

shigeki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is excellent hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

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

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

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

Devon

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

8/10 Good

Phoi-Thi

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

Alexandro de Almeida

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanis

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

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love an amazing experience go for gold. Beautiful building, very clean and plenty entertainment in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pampered weekend!

Exceptional vacation! We truly felt pampered by the staff—the Gold Lounge was such a peaceful oasis. The breakfast, and the evening canapés were delicious. For sure the highlight was the staff: attentive & friendly! If we need a weekend retreat, we will do this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calgary, perfection.

Everything about this stay was excellent. Employees are some of the best in the business. I will return on business or pleasure. Just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location walkable to calgary Tower and dining options Rooms need to be updated as the bathrooms are beat up Need bottled water in rooms As much as you pay to stay here the bottled water and computer Wifi should be free
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel, the Gold staff really helped me get situated. The hotel has to figure something else out with the tour buses. I know that's a lot of rooms filled, but that situation where they allow the buses to monopolize the valet area for long stretches so other guests cannot arrive is totally unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor service in the lobby restaurant and bar. Sat for 20 mins unserved until we moved to the bar. Staff in the bar area was rude and not working very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vladislava

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

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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