Among the fast paced bustle of Calgary hotels, it is still possible to find a traditional and relaxed dining experience at The Rimrock. Located at the Fairmont Palliser, this downtown Calgary restaurant offers exquisite service and remarkable food for breakfast lunch and dinner. With such decadent dishes as Seared Giant Canadian Sea Scallop and Parmesan Crusted Rack of Alberta Lamb, you will not be disappointed.
Reservations are recommended – call 403 260 1219
133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta
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Kensington Riverside Inn
With a unique location in one of Calgary’s traditional city centre neighbourhoods, the Kensington Riverside Inn offers a pleasant alternative to staying in the downtown core, while still being within walking distance of the Calgary business district.
Guest rooms are very well appointed with Egyptian cotton sheets, and special consideration given to business needs with a large desk, data port and wireless internet access. With morning coffee and a newspaper delivered to the door and a gourmet breakfast included, you will certainly be well taken care of, whether visiting Calgary for business or pleasure.
In addition, the small village of Kensington has all the amenities you might need outside of working hours, with trendy restaurants, cool bars, and eclectic shopping.
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In the Heart of Downtown
If you are looking for a hotel in downtown Calgary and convenience is your main priority, we have put together a shortlist of hotels that are situated as close as you can possibly get to the heart of the city:
Of all downtown Calgary hotels, perhaps the most central of them all is the Hyatt Regency Calgary, located at 700 Centre Street in the core of the downtown shopping and business district. See map.
The Calgary Marriott Hotel at 100 9th Ave also has an enviable location, just a stone’s throw away from the business and leisure facilities of downtown Calgary.
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The Fairmont Hotel Palliser rounds out the selection, found at 133 9th Ave SW, you can walk to anywhere you might need to go in Calgary city centre.
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Award Winning French Cuisine
The Saint Germain restaurant in the chic Hotel Arts offers traditional French dishes made with fresh local ingredients. Lunch favorites include Onion Soup Au Gratin, and Beef Bourguignon, while dinner brings French classics such as Steak Tartar and Provencal Bouillabaisse. Dessert deserves a mention of its own with Valrhona Chocolate Caramel Tart and a wonderful selection of French cheeses.
For reservations call 403.290.1322
115, 12th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta
Hotel Arts
If you like to combine extravagance with modern design, you may wish to consider the chic Hotel Arts in the Victoria Park area of Calgary. Located close to Calgary’s Design District, this boutique hotel is just four blocks south of the downtown core, and 5 blocks north of the lively Uptown 17th Ave with its abundant selection of fashionable restaurants, bars and shopping.
The luxurious rooms sport a hip modern design and are furnished in tones of espresso and chocolate, with LCD flat screen TVs and spa products in the elegant bathrooms. With various types of room and suite available, you are sure to find your own level of indulgence. The courtyard pool provides an immediate escape from the city, and in-room spa treatments are also available.
Dining at Hotel Arts is no less luxurious with both Raw Bar and St Germain having won awards for their cuisine.
The Fairmont Palliser
This landmark hotel offers a level of luxury and sophistication you would expect from the magnificent Fairmont group of hotels. The Fairmont Palliser is conveniently located in downtown Calgary Alberta, just a brief walk or short cab ride from the business district and the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, as well as popular attractions such as the Calgary Tower and the 8th Ave pedestrian shopping street. Guest rooms are exquisitely appointed with traditional furnishings and relaxed tones. Choose between the Fairmont Room, a selection of luxury suites, or for the ultimate in service, the Fairmont Gold Floor with private lounge and dedicated service.
The Rimrock restaurant offers first class dining, and the Oak Room provides a more relaxed setting for lunch or a casual dinner.
With an excellent range of business services and a resourceful concierge desk, the Fairmont Palliser is an ideal luxury hotel for business or pleasure.
If you are travelling to other destinations in Alberta and you are find of Fairmont hotels, you may also be interested in the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton Alberta, the Fairmont Banff Springs and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise both in Banff National Park, and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper.
Sandman Hotel & Suites
Located just 5 mins from Calgary Airport, with a 24 hour airport shuttle and free parking the Sandman Hotel & Suites offers comfortable airport accommodation at a reasonable price. Junior Suites with kitchenttes, and Honeymoon Suites with Jacuzzi are also available, and there is an indoor pool and whirlpool for guest use.
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If your travels take you further north to Edmonton the Sandman also has a sister hotel there close to West Edmonton Mall.
Delta Calgary Airport
If you are looking for the absolute most convenient hotel for Calgary International Airport, the Delta Calgary Airport is a clear winner. Located right at the airport at departures level, a short stroll takes you straight into the main airport terminal, and no other hotel is even within walking distance.
The standard of accommodation is very high, with various types of guest rooms and suites offering a comfortable retreat for recharging the batteries before or after your flight.
The hotel has several dining options: Compass restaurant is casual and open for all meals, North 51 Steakhouse is open in the evening for fine dining, and the YYC Lounge is a casual bar with a light menu.
Other amenities include a fitness centre, indoor pool, whirlpool and business services.
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If you are coming to Canada on vacation, you will probably be visiting the Canadian Rockies at some point, in which case you might also want to research hotels in Banff and plan your airport shuttle.