Night 1: The Fairmont Palliser Calgary, Alberta, Canada This historic, landmark hotel, located in the center of Calgary, retains the refined charm of days gone by. Built to preserve and showcase Canadian Pacific's rich history, it is connected by the Skywalk to Glenbow Museum; next door to the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion, this elegant hotel is the most desired address in Calgary. In 1993, the Crown awarded The Fairmont Palliser a Heraldic Badge, a first-time event for any hotel. Elegantly appointed guest rooms offer bathrobes, coffee maker, down duvets, iron and ironing board, mini bar, hair dryer and cable TV. The Boulevard Club features an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool and the Senses Hair and Spa awaits with a variety of spa treatments and services. In the Oak Room the martini crowd and the microbrew crowd meet, mingle and enjoy the enticing tapas that are a specialty.
Night 2: Many Glacier Hotel Glacier National Park, Montana The largest hotel within Glacier National Park, this historic, Swiss-themed hotel was built in 1914 / 1915. Its location on Swiftcurrent Lake, with panoramic views of Grinnell Point and Mt. Henkle, make this hotel a favorite of many visitors to the Park. Cozy guest rooms reflect both the era in which the lodge was built and the rustic area in which it lies. TV, air conditioning, coffee makers and mini refrigerators are not available in guestrooms and the hotel has no elevators. Irons and ironing boards as well as hair dryers are available from the front desk upon request. The huckleberry daiquiris served in the Swiss Room and the Interlaken Lounge are notable.
Night 3: Lake McDonald Lodge Glacier National Park, Montana Built in 1913 as a hunting lodge, this historic property is ideally located deep within Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. In keeping with the era in which it was built and its rustic location, comfortable guest rooms do not have TV, air conditioning, coffee makers or mini refrigerators; irons and ironing boards and hair dryers are available from the front desk upon request. The hotel does not have an elevator. Enjoy the serenity of the veranda overlooking lovely Lake McDonald and savor the homey atmosphere created by the massive stone fireplace in the spacious lobby. The cozy, cedar-paneled Stockade Lounge offers a fine view of the lake.
Night 4: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada The impressive Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is one of the world’s most-often photographed hotels and one of Canada’s most renowned resorts. Built in 1890, this elegant hotel is set in the midst of extraordinary Banff National Park. Exuding old-world charm, this fine hotel is known to many as “the diamond in the wilderness.” Welcoming guest rooms, with their alpine décor, offer all the modern amenities that today’s sophisticated expect. The well-equipped Health Club facilities include an indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. With its signature Palladian window offering stunning views of Victoria Glacier and rugged mountain peaks, the Lakeview Lounge is the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise richly deserves its five-star rating.
Night 5 & 6: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada Nestled in the midst of majestic Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the epitome of rustic elegance. Once the world’s largest single-story log structure, today the hotel delights sophisticated travelers seeking top-drawer accommodations, amenities and hospitality in combination with countless opportunities for adventurous activities in a pristine wilderness location. Cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and windows that open for fresh air. The Health Club facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, an indoor whirlpool, an exercise room and sauna while the Insignia Salon & Spa awaits with pampering treatments. Savor the beauty of the majestic Rocky Mountains from The Emerald, accompanied by superb drinks and hot snacks.
Night 7 & 8: The Fairmont Banff Springs Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs sits perched amidst the scenic splendor of Banff National Park. Well-appointed, cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and windows that open. Guests may take advantage of the hotel’s numerous facilities, which include a championship Stanley Thompson-designed golf course, tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling center, beautifully landscaped grounds to explore and the acclaimed Willow Stream spa. The Waldhaus Pub, one of Banff’s best-kept secrets, offers a wide selection of locally brewed beers while wine lovers can sample Canada’s extraordinary wines at The Fairmont Banff Springs Wine Bar.