Fairmont Palliser

Name: Fairmont Palliser
Address: 133 9 Ave SW T2P 2M3, Calgary, Calgary, CA
Telephone: +1-403-2621234

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Fairmont Palliser is a historic hotel at 133 9 Avenue SW in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, beside Calgary Tower and Palliser Square.

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Why go

Edwardian architecture with a Chicago school influence.
A 1929 expansion made Fairmont Palliser Calgary’s tallest building until 1958.
The hotel underwent a $28 million renovation in 2000.

Good to know

Diners ClubFamily roomsBridal suiteAllergy-free roomSuitesNon-smoking roomsBusinessClassicSafeRoom serviceTile / marble floorBlackout curtainsCable / satellite TVComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockIndoor parkingPaid private parking on-sitePaid private parking nearbyPaid public parking nearbySecured parkingPaid wifiPaid internetPublic wifi

Rooms

Rooms and suites: 405 rooms and suites across 12 floors
Fairmont Gold: Private lounge, all-day honor bar and dedicated concierge Access is for Fairmont Gold guests.

Amenities

Indoor pool
Health club
Pets Up to two house-trained cats or dogs per room.

Restaurants and bars on site Location

Restaurants and bars on site

Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar is the hotel's restaurant and bar.

Location

Calgary Zoo, Bow River and Prince's Island Park are nearby. Peace Bridge and Fort Calgary heritage site are within walking distance.

Interesting facts3

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1914
The original 1914 building had eight storeys and a sun parlour.
Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Wikipedia
P. Lyall and Sons built the hotel using stone, steel, reinforced concrete and brick.
Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Wikipedia
1929
The hotel grew from 190 staff at opening to 375 in 1929.
Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Wikipedia

History

1911Construction began on May 12 on Canadian Pacific Railway property.
1914The Palliser Hotel opened on June 1 without a ceremony.
1924The hotel received a liquor licence after Prohibition ended in Alberta.
1970The tavern admitted women, ending its status as Calgary’s last male-only bar room.
1999Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts’ ownership ended.

Shorts

How to get there

CarCalgary International Airport is about 18 km away.
ParkingValet parking is at the main entrance on 9th Avenue.
ParkingSelf-parking access is from 10th Avenue East or West, or 9th Avenue east of the hotel.
CarTaxis are available at the hotel’s front entrance for trips around town.

Accessibility

Rooms Four rooms meet Access Level Two requirements.
Wheelchairs Two are available on request.

Sources: Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Wikipedia · Calgary/City Centre - Wikivoyage (sleep) · 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Calgary - Fairmont Palli… · Fairmont Palliser - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

133 9 Ave SW T2P 2M3, Calgary

Website: fairmont.com/palliser-calgary/
Phone: +1-403-2621234

Questions and answers

How can I book a room at Fairmont Palliser?

Through the hotel's own website.

How can I reserve a table at Fairmont Palliser?

The hotel accepts table reservations through OpenTable.

Who was Fairmont Palliser named after?

Explorer Captain John Palliser, who explored the region in the 1850s.

Who was Fairmont Palliser's first registered guest?

Banker Charles Walsh Rowley, who arrived from Winnipeg after previously living in Calgary.

Which former prime minister lived at Fairmont Palliser?

R. B. Bennett lived at the hotel for some years.

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