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Calgary Map: The Fairmont PalliserThe Fairmont Palliser Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
133 9th Ave. SW
Location Downtown
Phone 800/441-1414, 403/262-1234
Fax 403/260-1260
Web site www.fairmont.com
Room Information 405 units
Prices C$179-C$529 (1 king/queen, double); C$259-C$599 (suite); C$1,000-C$2,200 (suites with more than 1 bedroom)
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, dataport w/high-speed Internet, minibar, hair dryer, iron
Parking Valet parking C$30-C$35 per day; self-parking C$25

Frommer's Review

Opened in 1914 as one of the Canadian Pacific Railroad hotels, the Palliser is Calgary's landmark historic hotel, and remains its most visible expression of old-world luxury. The vast marble-floored lobby, surrounded by columns and lit by gleaming chandeliers, is the very picture of Edwardian sumptuousness. You'll feel like an Alberta Cattle King in the Rimrock Dining Room, with vaulted ceilings, period murals, a massive stone fireplace, and hand-tooled leather panels on teak beams. The lounge bar looks like a gentlemen's West End club. Guest rooms are large for a hotel of this vintage -- the Pacific Premier rooms would be suites at most other properties -- and they preserve the period charm while incorporating modern luxuries. Fairmont Gold rooms come with their own concierge and a private lounge with breakfast, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres included. A C$30-million renovation delivered new carpets, upholstery, and furniture throughout.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; indoor pool; health club and spa; concierge; business services; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; concierge-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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