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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown vs Fairmont Palliser
Both Best Western Plus Suites Downtown and The Fairmont Palliser are praised by professionals. Overall, The Fairmont Palliser is preferred by most writers compared to Best Western Plus Suites Downtown. The Fairmont Palliser comes in at #2 in Calgary with praise from 8 sources like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
Lonely Planet
1330 8th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1B6, Canada
From $67 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"This is a great choice for families, as the suites are spacious and you can cook the kids lunch in the full kitchen... An affordable, relatively central option."
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Fairmont Palliser
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
133 9th Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M3, Canada
From $127 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Built in 1914 as Calgary's grand railroad hotel, the Palliser remains the city's most elegant accommodation."
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Rough Guide
"If you’re after traditional style, superb service and excellent facilities, it’s all here."
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Avoid the rooms overlooking the rail tracks.
Star Service
"The Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion is next door, joined to the hotel by a grand hall showcasing eight vintage train cars that are available for private dinner parties."
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Humidifiers, microwave ovens and small refrigerators are free upon request.
Jetsetter
"Century-old landmark hotel in the center of Calgary, with an indoor pool and full-service day spa."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic landmark hotel, located in the heart of Calgary, offers a classic style, excellent service and a range of amenities for both business and leisure travellers."
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Forbes Travel Guide
"Standing in the shadow of an iconic tower in the heart of downtown, Fairmont Palliser has been Calgary’s most well-known luxury property since opening its doors in 1914."
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Frommer's
"This historic landmark has deep roots in the Calgary community. Rooms here are notoriously cramped, as in most urban hotels of this vintage, but they retain an old-world elegance typical of Fairmont. "
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Lonely Planet
"The Palliser has a deep regal feel to it, unlike anything else within the city limits. All 407 rooms are elegant, classic, beautiful and worth every penny."
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