Fairmont Calgary
by TripAdvisor Member ontour
This hotel is impressive as you walk into the foyer but if you have a car you need to drive into the multi-storey next to it (and pay yourself at a charge of $15 a day) and go on a very long trek back to reception - with luggage. This was our only real gripe as it would've been nice if the bellboy we spoke to on pulling up outside the hotel had offered to take our luggage for us. We're not infirm or even snobby, but when you pay to stay in a place like this, you expect the service.
We booked our room with Expedia for 72 pounds a night, which was cheap compared to the Fairmont in Banff or Jasper. Our room had a big high ceiling and a comfy bed, a chair to relax in and a desk. We were close to the top floor (9th) and we overlooked the railway, which didn't wake us up. But to be honest, there aren't really views to be had anyway.
The Sunday brunch was amazing! Pricey at $45 each but there was so much food, we didn't eat for the rest of the day! We also enjoyed dinner in the Oak Room.
It is centrally located in Calgary and good value for money at the price we paid.
nice hotel
by A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed at the Fairmont Palliser for 2 nights in May 2006, found it to be a very nice hotel, everything you would expect from the Fairmont chain, only downside is that it's a bit to big to have that really friendly atmosphere, but non the less enjoyed our stay
loved the Palliser
by TripAdvisor Member mcardlj
we recently stayed at the Fairmont Palliser in downtown Calgary, I was a bit skeptical considering some of the previous reviews...but we were pleasantly surprised. This hotel is from the golden era, and has been kept up quite nicely. Our room was a mini suite on the second floor, city view, absolutely spectacular and very elegant The lovely girl Midori at the front desk was so friendly and helpful and when we asked to have a room on a higher floor, she recommended this floor, as most of the rooms have been recently renovated, and she was right. Even though this hotel is on the higher end price wise, it was worth it....what a great treat. We would most definately stay there again.
Sleepless in Calgary
by TripAdvisor Member alekona
I stayed at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel 2 nights before my trip to Banff where I was staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. I had done a little bit of research on the internet before deciding to stay at the Palliser and read all great reviews. Check-in was no problem. The staff were great and very helpful. There was a slight line up at check in, but I didn't have to wait very long. The valet staff were great! And one bell boy managed to carry all 4 of my heavy bags, needless to say, I was impressed. The foyer of the hotel was beautiful and historic. I hadn't actually seen my room until I got back from dinner late that night. I was traveling by myself, so I went to find my room. It was MILES away from the lift foyer on the floor. The room was down a long corridor, to the right and down another long corridor. When I arrived at my room, I opened the door and tried to turn on the lights, but they wouldn't switch on. The room was very very dark and this kind of freaked me out. The room also was very large and had two double beds (from what I could manage to see). I went down to the lobby and asked for another room as this one was miles from the lifts (thinking safety here) and the lights wouldn't work. The lady at the front desk was nice and mentioned that the hotel was heavily booked but could try to find something else. With the lights not working (she advised that all I had to do to fix it was find some breaker box in the bathroom in the pitch black darkness and switch the main switch to turn them back on).. needless to say for a hotel this rating, I was not impressed. Eventually, I managed to get a room right across from the lifts. It had 1 king size bed. Great! So I went up to my room and it was much better, mostly because the lights worked this time. By this stage, it was 10:30pm at night. I went to bed and woke up at 1:00am with the noise of a freight train outside my window. These trains continued all night long and I got NO sleep at all. I looked out of the window in the morning and had no view of anything (maybe a concrete slab of a building). In addition, the water out of the bathroom tap tasted really strange (like strong chlorine). Overall, I would not stay at this hotel again. For the price that you pay, it's not worth it. I am traveling to Calgary in April '06 and am staying at the Westin Hotel.
ok for business
by TripAdvisor Member rtgt
Spent 2 nites for business, overall great property, however, the room I was in was very small and that was a disapointment. Other than that all was great and service was great, would stay again
Stately and gracious stay
by TripAdvisor Member Still Waiting for Retirement
It's not the first time we've stayed at the Palliser, and it certainly won't be the last. Although Check in wasn't as quick as it's been in past visits, the staff were pleasant and answered our particular requests. Our room was well appointed. The bathroom isn't spacious, but it was spotless and had lovely fluffy towels, bathrobes, and vanity products.
Dining room staff were polite and inobtrusive. The breakfast buffet was fabulous with the sweetest fresh rasberries I've had in years.
It's easy to see why The Palliser is one of (perhaps the best) place to stay in Calgary. Staff are gracious; the quality of food is outstanding; and the cleanliness and room appointments are exceptional.
The only caution is that the rooms overlooking the railroad tracks can be a bit noisy when the trains pass through. The rooms at the front of the hotel are hush-quiet.
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Calgary Tower
View from the top
The Saddledome from Scotsman’s Hill
Bison and Wine my husband had
Forum Posts
Mexican Pinata
by Chasta
I'm looking for a pinata for a Mexican fiesta party that I'm putting on. I don't want any that are cartoons or anything, but the typical Mexican kind (donkey, etc). Does anyone know where I can get them?
Re: Mexican Pinata
by madamx
You can try Boca Loca
http://www.bocalocacalgary.com/
If they don't probably the staff will know where to find one. Also check out the dollar stores. The Dalhousie Station Dollar Store usually has a good selection of generic pinatas.
Re: Mexican Pinata
by JG.CR
Here is a link for a contact:
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-hobbies-crafts-Authentic-hand-made-Pinatas-MEXICAN-style-W0QQAdIdZ130020254
hope it helps!!
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