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5 Downtown Calgary Hotels that Host Incredible Meetings

Top venues for seamless meetings in the heart of the city.

October 20, 2025
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Exterior of the Fairmont Palliser Hotel beside the Calgary Tower

Photo credit: Travel Alberta / Dave Lieske @davey_gravy

Downtown Calgary hotels can host meetings for up to 900 delegates. For mid-size meetings, these hotels offer convenient and unique venue options. Here are five downtown Calgary hotels that have the space and expertise to make your meeting a huge success.

The Fairmont Palliser

Calgary’s most historic hotel is the perfect choice to impress delegates. The Fairmont Palliser has been charming guests with its timeless sophistication since it opened in 1914. Marble columns, crystal chandeliers, and gilded ceilings exude luxury. The setting is enhanced by a team of catering and conference professionals and a partnership with Encore, the certified leader in conference services.

  • Meeting Space: 19,000 sq. ft.

  • Banquet Capacity: 320

  • Sleeping Rooms: 407

Want to see more? Check out a 360° tour of the property.

Hotel Arts

The local owners of Hotel Arts turned a Holiday Inn into Calgary's first Urban Resort. Its year-round pool area and artful decor, combined with flexible meetings spaces, make it a unique and colourful choice for your next event. The menu is not your standard conference fare. Seasonal dishes, artisan cocktails, and a curated wine list make for surprising and mouthwatering culinary experiences.

  • Meeting Event Space: 11,577 sq. ft.

  • Banquet Capacity: 650

  • Sleeping Rooms: 185

Want to see more? Check out a 360° tour of the property.

Two business people hanging out on the lobby couches at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel.

Great conversations are easy in the grand lobby bar at The Fairmont Palliser (Photo Credit: Colin Way)

Two women eating lunch by the indoor pool at Hotel Arts in Calgary

Lounging poolside at Hotel Arts in any season is a nice bonus for delegates (Photo Credit: Travel Alberta)

Hyatt Regency Calgary

Exceptional meetings have become the norm at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. Their team of event experts can help you activate the 24 meeting rooms within the hotel, including the largest hotel ballroom in downtown Calgary. The hotel’s location on lively Stephen Avenue means your delegates will have access to some of the best restaurants and attractions Calgary has to offer.

  • Meeting Event Space: 34,000 sq. ft.

  • Banquet Capacity: 650

  • Sleeping Rooms: 355

Want to see more? Check out a 360° tour of the property.

Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

The location of the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel is hard to beat. It’s directly across from the Calgary Tower and connected to the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre via the +15 pedestrian network. The hotel is also home to a 5,550 sq. ft. rooftop patio, perfect for summertime receptions.

  • Meeting Event Space: 11,013 sq. ft.

  • Banquet Capacity: 192

  • Sleeping Rooms: 388

Want to see more? Check out a 360° tour of the property.

The Westin Calgary Downtown

Larger meetings will find their home at The Westin Calgary Downtown. The hotel boasts the most meeting space and sleeping rooms in Calgary. Make sure to add a wellness element to your event with their In-Room Spa - a break-out room set up with massage stations offering massages to participants, fully clothed in a forward-seated massage chair.

  • Meeting Event Space: 26,000 sq. ft.

  • Banquet Capacity: 640

  • Sleeping Rooms: 525

Want to see more? Check out a 360° tour of the property.

Reception ballroom set up with tables

The Imperial Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Calgary is the largest hotel ballroom in downtown Calgary

Empty downtown rooftop patio in the evening

Calgary’s long summer days are best spent on OneUp Patio at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel.