Originally Posted by
yulhammeryyz
However, I've become less accepting of some properties where I think some extreme renovations are needed:
Montreal: Queen E
The QE is the only Fairmont hotel which is my first choice in any city. I agree it's not the best but I've always liked staying there. Maybe it's the name or something...
Originally Posted by
Jasper2009
Calgary: fully agree - I avoid that hotel, too; even the suites are pretty tired
Other than the location (which actually isn't that great) the Palliser is pretty bad. The Hyatt nearby is so much better and right by the LRT tracks for an easy way to get across downtown.
Originally Posted by
jarusoba
I would not stay in a Fairmont in any city if there is a Hyatt or Mandarin Oriental in the same city, unless I want to use up my Fairmont free night certs.
Fairmonts are not even in the same league as MOs imo.