Hotel Luxuries That Make You Feel at Home

For the past week, I have been living the lap of luxury. I have been staying at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, while in Calgary for work. This beautiful, old Canadian Pacific Railway hotel exudes all the details you would expect.



This is not typical accommodation for me while travelling, so I fully enjoyed the experience. The hotel felt as much like home as it could.

For me, the comfort of a hotel always depends on a few key items:

• Fine soaps and shampoos that you actually want to use.
• Quiet rooms (I can handle traffic outside but cannot tolerate banging doors in the hallway or conversation in the next room).
• Full-length mirrors and good bathroom lighting.
• In-room coffee makers and coffee that actually brews and tastes like real coffee.
• In-room fridges, that contain real milk and cream for the palatable in-room coffee.
• Free wireless Internet (which the Fairmont does not have).
• Conveniently located plug-ins for irons, cell phone charges, laptops, etc.
  
  The Fairmont's best 'touch of home'? It's a tie!
  

The white, terrycloth bathrobe is simple yet comforting, and after slipping it on, I couldn't help but feel like I was curled up on my couch at home with a steaming mug of tea.

The beds! Hands-down, the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in!


And while I will pass on the $75 robe, I was pleasantly surprised that I could bring the luxurious bed set home with me for less than $350. Order online at Travel Comes Home.