Location. The Fairmont Palliser is located in Calgary, Alberta, and is connected by a skywalk to the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary Tower and the Glenbow Museum. Calgary's thriving arts scene surrounds the hotel. Hotel Features. Built in the Edwardian Commercial style, the Fairmont Palliser is fitted with oak paneling, marble columns, candelabras and art. The Lobby, once known as The Rotunda, is outfitted in gray Tennessee marble flooring and features a ticket office, telegraph and telephone bureau, flower stand and elevator hall. The Tudor-style Rimrock Restaurant displays a 38-foot mural of a rimrock above the fireplace and leather pillars. Breakfast buffets, lunch and dinner are served daily. Tapas and cocktails are enjoyed at The Oak Room. The Boulevard Club, the hotel's health club located on the boulevard level, offers an indoor spa tub, pool and fitness center. The Senses Hair and Spa features an array of facials, treatments and massages.

Guestrooms. Ornate guestrooms feature mahogany doors, brass beds and windows. Rooms feature bathrobes and vanity mirrors. Minibars are included. High-speed Internet access and desks are available.

Expert Tip. The Fairmont Palliser, opened on June 1, 1914, was named after Captain John Palliser, who explored the area in the 1850s. The award-winning hotel was also home to the early twentieth century Prime Minister of Canada, R.B. Bennett, who had his own table beside the lobby fireplace. .

Room Types:

Fairmont Queen:   One queen bed. Down duvets. City or limited view. 225 square feet. High ceiling, ornate moldings, and windows that open. Desk and cordless dual-line telephone. Dial-up and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Bathrobes. Minibar and coffeemaker.

Fairmont Gold-Private Floor:   One king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds. Down duvets. City or limited view on 8th floor. 350 square feet. High ceiling, ornate moldings, and windows that open. Desk and two or more phones (one cordless). Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathrobes. Minibar and coffeemaker. CD player. Includes access to private lounge with honor bar, complimentary Continental breakfast, and complimentary canapés at cocktail hour. Concierge services include private check-in/check-out. Complimentary shoeshine; nightly turndown service. Morning delivery of coffee/tea/juice and choice of newspaper.

Junior Suite:   One king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds. May have city view. Desk. Separate sitting area. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Cordless telephone with voice mail. Dual phone lines. Alarm clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Refrigerator on request. Bathrobe. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Windows open. Air conditioning. Complimentary newspaper.

Fairmont 2 double:   Two double beds. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Cordless telephone with voice mail. Dual phone lines. Alarm clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Refrigerator on request. Complimentary newspaper. Bathrobe. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Windows open. Air conditioning.

Driving Directions: From Calgary International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 kilometers.

Turn right onto Barlow Trail. Turn right on McKnight Boulevard. Take Deerfoot Trail South to Memorial West. Take 4th Avenue Southwest to 1st Street Southwest. Go to 9th Avenue Southwest. The hotel is on the right.