Fairmont will add a second hotel in Calgary, a 225-key property planned with 100 branded residences in the Stampede Park redevelopment. The developer is Truman, an Alberta family-owned firm, and the opening is slated for the fourth quarter of 2031.
The existing Fairmont Palliser stays the brand's address downtown. The new hotel is a separate project, and Accor has not yet released its design concept.
The essentials
Group Accor (Fairmont)
Opening Q4 2031
Rooms & suites 225 rooms and suites
Segment Luxury
Designer NC
Entry rate NC Book a hotel in Calgary → The place The site sits in Calgary's Greater Downtown, inside the zone being rebuilt around Stampede Park, home of the annual Calgary Stampede.
What anchors the area for business travel is the BMO Centre. Its $500 million expansion, completed in 2024, made it the largest convention facility in Western Canada, and the hotel is pitched squarely at the delegates and event organizers it brings. The city counted 8.7 million visitors in 2025, and the Canadian Rockies are the usual excursion from Calgary.
The concept The hotel and the residences share one development: 225 keys for the Fairmont, 100 residences carrying the brand's name. Accor describes a signature spa and wellness center as well as meetings and events space, without giving sizes or a count of rooms by category.
The agreement is a signing, not a construction start. Regulatory approvals and the unveiling of the architectural concept were scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, and the sources consulted do not say whether either has happened. No architect or interior designer is named.
Dining & wellness No restaurant, bar or chef has been announced. The group mentions only a spa and event space, and a food and beverage program usually follows the design concept.
Our take Q4 2031 is a target set at the signing stage, five years ahead of the date. For now the project is useful as a marker of Fairmont's bet on the convention district, and not yet as a hotel to plan a trip around.
Google guest reviews 4.5/5 · 3912 reviews
My stay had a mix of positives and negatives. Initially, I was disappointed with the room considering the price. I was expecting amenities like a hot tub, the room felt quite dry, and it took some time to cool down. The shower also had a few issues. That said, the room itself was modern, clean, and well-finished. I would note that if you prefer a firmer mattress or have back problems, the beds may feel a little softer than expected.
What really stood out was the service. Every staff member I interacted with was friendly and professional, from the front desk team to the supervisor or manager who welcomed me at check-in. When I raised concerns about the room temperature, a maintenance employee named Jeffery responded promptly and professionally. He helped get the room cooled down, assisted me with some Wi-Fi issues, and even showed me a couple of websites that make it easier to reach hotel Wi-Fi login pages. Since I’m not very tech-savvy, I really appreciated that he even wrote them down for me.
While the room itself wasn’t perfect, the excellent customer service throughout the hotel made a big difference. The staff genuinely cared about making my stay better, and I left much more satisfied than I expected after my initial impressions.
I am writing to share my excellent experience with the Fairmont Palliser.
I had arrived early for a work Conference and was staying at a different venue before transferring to the Fairmont and had come by during the night to inquire about room availability for a friend. Marvin was very attentive in addressing my inquiry as well as confirming my own booking.
Two days later after I have checked in at the Fairmont, I encountered Marvin in the Lobby and he greeted me by name and asked if my friend was able to secure a room after all. I have already met numerous people on my work trip and I can only imagine how many more that someone in the Hospitality industry would encounter.
It turns out that Marvin was a Manager but this special impression was not exclusive to him alone. When I was checking out from my stay, I was actually greeted by title and full name by the staff member, Kayleen, at Front Desk reception. Kayleen was very helpful with me during my stay and her work is a wonderful reflection of Marvin's leadership. When the Front Desk did not have the correct bills available so I could make change for tipping the housekeeping staff, she did not hesitate to go look for her Manager Marvin to get me the correct bills. This readiness to go above and beyond to resolve my minor issue was definitely much appreciated.
I am very impressed by the attentive service provided to hotel guests. Whether it was supporting the arrival of a Conference Event or catering to a Wedding Event on site, the Fairmont Palliser did not waver in navigating these unique situations to maintain a high quality experience for Hotel Guests.
We just stayed here on a visit from Ontario after such a long time.
The service is what was most notable and made the stay worthwhile.
Upon check in on the 23rd, Vinayak (sp)and Georgen greeted us warmly and provided a special treat for the young one in our booking. The Hawthorn restaurant on site was filled with the most pleasant staff - Patty, Jack, Sarah, Mithul were all amazing.
This would be the ideal place for anyone to stay at.
Before Christmas my house burned up along with everything but my truck and a few clothes. But this isn't about me or my situation. This about about kindness, generosity true feelings and empathy from people I've never met or dealt with before. The entire Fairmount Palliser team actually. When I booked in it wasn't personal or business it was I'm without a house and will need a place to stay for 10 months or so. Insurance will cover basic living and expenses but not to stay at the Palliser. Please hold sir a wonderful lady said on the phone. I'm choking up sharing this now. From that moment on everyone and mean everyone took note and when I arrived treated me with suck care and true heart felt emotions for my situation to end up there. Been in many hotel far and away but never have I had a group of strangers try with such passion to share my los and sadness. If you read this and think
I'm related or will receive anything for this review it's not accurate. I can't say enough about the amazing and fantastic staff who signed my card greater and showed such amazing character for my 4 days I was there. If you have a choice between another hotel go here. It's not about the price the stay the value or the history. It's about the people who make it a home for a homeless tired old man who once again believes in the good and kind in strangers.
With live heartfelt feelings I say thank you
My wife and I had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at the Fairmont Palliser this past weekend, and all we can say is wow! Nicole was absolutely amazing during every step of the way. We know our wedding wouldn’t have been as special and amazing if it weren’t for her! The service was impeccable, and that is what made the experience so amazing for all of us! Not to mention the food was outstanding. Dinner service was on time and all our guests were accommodated no matter the request. Robert, our event manager was there for us on the day of, making sure everything ran like clockwork. We felt so much relief knowing the amazing staff at the Fairmont Palliser were taking care of our guests and providing service one could only dream of. Overall our experience was 15/10 and we couldn’t be happier. This is the nicest venue in the city bar none and it was truly an honour to have our wedding here! You get what you pay for and this was money well spent! A memory we will never forget. Huge thank you to Nicole, Robert, and the entire Fairmont Palliser staff!!!!
Ainslie and Khalile
