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.