Set in the heart of the city, the Fairmont Palliser is connected to the Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Tower and the Centre of Performing Arts. Numerous shops and restaurants are within a short walking distance. The Calgary International Airport is just a short drive from the Fairmont Palliser. The city's Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the VIA passenger rail station are also nearby.

The Fairmont Palliser offers 405 ornate guestrooms that have just been through a 28 million restoration and are appointed with new carpets, upholstery, and furniture. All of the rooms are equipped with amenities and entertainment features including Sony PlayStations, bathrobes, vanity mirrors, minibars and high-speed Internet access.

Built in the Edwardian Commercial style, the award-winning Fairmont Palliser first opened in 1914 as one of the Canadian Pacific Railroad hotels and was named after Captain John Palliser, who explored the area in the 1850s. It has historical furnishings including a lobby, once known as The Rotunda, that features an antique ticket office, telegraph and telephone bureau, flower stand and elevator hall. The hotel offers a variety of amenities including an indoor swimming pool and spa, a fully equipped health club, as well as meeting, conference and banquet facilities.