Assessment: The Dorian Calgary, Marriott Autograph Assortment

The Dorian Calgary is a boutique lodge situated in downtown Calgary. The lodge is a brand new addition to Marriott’s Autograph Assortment portfolio, having just lately opened in July 2022.

I stayed on the Dorian throughout a current temporary in a single day keep in Calgary. I used to be particularly eager to check out this new property, since not solely was it model new, but it surely additionally seemed very spectacular from the images. 

It’s at all times thrilling to have brand-new motels opening in Canada, particularly the place I can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy factors to maximise my advantages, so I used to be feeling fairly upbeat prematurely of my keep.

Josh additionally just lately stayed on the property, in a distinct room on an extended go to. We’ve up to date this overview together with his expertise.

The Dorian Calgary – Reserving

On common, you’ll be able to count on to pay $250–350 (CAD) per night time right here at The Dorian. I secured a charge in the direction of the decrease finish of that vary.

Calgary has a wide array of Marriott lodge choices, however traditionally, none of them have been notably excellent to me at first look. As I seemed ahead to my keep at The Dorian, I couldn’t assist however have a sense that this may simply be the property buck that pattern. 

Josh

When reserving this property on factors, the speed usually falls within the area of 30,000–40,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors per night time. In case you occur to have a Free Night time Award, this lodge can actually be a gorgeous use of your certificates.

As I had an extended keep deliberate, I used the Fifth Night time Free profit and paid a complete of 148,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors for 5 nights.

The Dorian Calgary – Location

The Dorian is centrally situated in Downtown Calgary, providing outlets, eating places, and well-liked sights all inside strolling distance.

The lodge is housed throughout the identical constructing as the brand new Courtyard lodge, presumably beneath the identical possession. The Dorian will probably be the higher alternative with regards to high quality and a extra distinctive expertise in comparison with a standard-issue Courtyard.

For many who take pleasure in buying, The CORE buying centre is conveniently just a few blocks away and only a seven-minute stroll from the property.

Widespread locations inside Calgary, such because the Calgary Tower and Studio Bell, are inside a 15- and 20-minute journey by foot, respectively. In the meantime, Princes Island Park and the Calgary Zoo are a brief drive away for many who take pleasure in a little bit of nature whereas staying within the metropolis.

Lastly, the Calgary Worldwide Airport is a 20-minute experience by automotive or rideshare for these travelling to or from the airport, though it might probably take longer throughout peak instances. 

The Dorian Calgary – Verify-in

Ricky

The outside of The Dorian Calgary has an ultra-modern façade. Glass parts distinction with darker options on the decrease half of the constructing.

Upon getting into the lodge, the foyer is pretty small, however putting nonetheless. The check-in desk incorporates a gold textile design, with a marble characteristic wall catching your eyes simply behind. The hallways of the foyer are consumed with floral patterned wallpaper, including a softer aspect to the sharp shapes of the check-in desk.

We arrived at The Dorian comparatively late, round 11:30pm, and had a fast and clean check-in course of.

I had initially inquired over chat relating to suite availability after which, as soon as once more on the entrance desk, tried to “suite-talk” my method into an improve. Since this was a brand new lodge that seemed lovely from the outset, I used to be feeling fairly keen to take a look at one in every of The Dorian’s suites if doable.

The entrance desk affiliate was eager to examine for me as nicely, however sadly, his colleague rapidly whispered that the lodge was offered out of them that night.

This merely means I’ll must return at one other date to try to get a collection improve. Certainly, we actually had a wonderful cause to return based mostly on our expertise within the King Visitor Room with Metropolis View.

We had been then handed our keys and headed as much as Room 2114 on the lodge’s twenty first ground.

Josh

My check-in expertise was similar to Ricky’s. I used to be notably impressed by the pleasant and keen lodge workers.

Nonetheless, I had a lot better suite-talking success, getting an improve to a One Bed room Suite, the lodge’s greatest room! I used to be pleasantly stunned to safe a collection for a prolonged keep, and I’m glad I requested one ultimate time on the entrance desk after my appeals previous to arrival had been in useless.

The Dorian Calgary – King Visitor Room with Metropolis View

Ricky

Approaching our room, the hallways foreshadow the inventive visitor room designs, with distinctive floral plaid carpeting main the best way.

The literary works of Oscar Wilde impressed the interiors of the lodge. Every of the lodge’s 137 rooms provides a singular whimsical and playful design.

Moreover, every room is supplied with a replica of Wilde’s novel, The Image of Dorian Grey, on the bedside desk.

Instantly upon getting into the suite, this King Visitor Room with Metropolis View has a daring and boisterous aesthetic. The partitions, material, and carpet all characteristic a fantastical matching design.

The room’s palette consists of robust deep blues towards contrasting white furnishings. Furthermore, marble and bronze parts could be discovered all through the furnishings for an opulent really feel.

The king mattress sits within the centre of the room, flanked by two marble-top tables facet tables.

To the proper of the mattress is a sublime wardrobe with a small plush bench to the proper.

On the left-hand facet of the mattress are a sofa and low desk. The sofa is draped in the identical sample because the wallpaper behind the king mattress.

On the wall reverse the king mattress, a flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall above a marble desk. Right here you may also discover a Lavazza espresso machine and a well-stocked bar cart, each of which I discovered to be elegant touches.

I appreciated the desk and located the round chair comfy sufficient to work from for brief durations, however I might see it changing into uncomfortable after longer durations.

The lavatory additionally boasts class with a spacious marble countertop, flooring, and tiling. The bathe featured a rain bathe head with its personal distinctive hexagonal tiling sample.

Moreover, the toilet was fitted with Aesop toiletries, which was a extra luxurious contact than I had anticipated for an Autograph Collections property. Paradoxically, nonetheless, some low cost plastic toothbrushes had been additionally left beside the toiletries for us.

A set of bathrobes had been additionally offered. They had been pretty comfy, however might have been a contact plusher on the within to actually align with the various different methods this lodge exceeds expectations.

Total, I had a really comfy keep on this room, and the king mattress was simply as comfortable. Regardless of the dearth of a collection improve, I had no complaints about this King Visitor Room with Metropolis View.

The Dorian Calgary – One Bed room Suite

Josh

Total, the aesthetic, facilities, and class had been the identical as the essential visitor rooms, however with extra of every part.

I used to be in Room 1607. So far as I can inform, all rooms ending in -07 are configured as a One Bed room Suite.

Upon getting into the suite, I used to be struck by deep hues all through the dwelling house. The brooding ambiance was accentuated by a superb quantity of pure and synthetic mild.

The chairs and couch had been comfy sufficient, regardless of their eclectic rounded shapes.

The desk, TV, and bar space are throughout from the seating space. The bar had ample glassware together with tumblers and stemware, and the bar cart (for buy) provided a superb mixture of snacks and pre-mixed cocktails.

Granted, I’ll agree with Ricky that the desk chair was comfy for brief durations. I used to be glad to curve up in one of many many different perches all through the suite at any time when I wanted to vary my posture.

To the facet of the dwelling house away from the window, you’ll discover the kitchenette. There’s a sink, mini-fridge, and low station.

Behind the kitchen wall, and beside the doorway, there’s a closet and a console desk with a stylized “D” lamp.

I acquired a chuckle from the distinctive housekeeping indicators, which used quotes from the lodge’s namesake’s work.

Shifting into the bed room, the king mattress is bathed in additional of the identical environment of blues and purples, mirrors, and offbeat artwork.

There’s one other sofa and low desk on the windowed facet of the bed room.

Throughout from the mattress, there’s a wall-mounted TV. Alongside the inside wall, there’s a styled armoire, and a sliding barn door to the toilet.

The brilliant toilet has a full soaker tub, a rain bathe, and a big sink and countertop.

Considered one of my favorite options of the room was the motion-activated night time lights. These had been put in beneath the bed room nightstands and loo counter, making it simple to get round in darkness with out a lot disruption.

The Dorian Calgary – Breakfast

Breakfast is obtainable from 6:30am to 10:30am within the Wilde restaurant, situated on the twenty seventh ground of the lodge with panoramic views of the cityscape. 

The restaurant is in step with the remainder of the lodge’s theme, and was equally spectacular in design because the visitor rooms and floor ground. The house has versatile patterns, bronze accents, and a way of elevated class all through.

The restaurant provides a buffet unfold and an à la carte menu. You’ll be able to order limitless portions from each alternatives as a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite member and above.

This was one other exceptionally beneficiant lodge providing, which I hope continues sooner or later. Over the previous few years, a number of new motels in Canada have opened with beneficiant breakfast insurance policies solely to scale them again later, so I hope the wide-ranging elite breakfast profit right here at The Dorian is saved in place.

I opted for just a few buffet alternatives in addition to just a few objects from the à la carte menu. I loved a coconut chia seed bowl alongside the salmon Eggs Benedict and the damaged yolk wrap. The meals high quality was glorious, and I totally loved each dishes, reinforcing my glorious impressions of the lodge. 

The Dorian Calgary – Different Amenities

Along with breakfast, the bar on the Wilde restaurant opens at 3pm, permitting friends to lounge and chill out; dinner is then served at 5pm. Wilde additionally provides a scenic rooftop space with floor-to-ceiling home windows and direct views of town.

Prologue is the lodge’s café throughout the day and transforms into the foyer bar within the night. The café is open from 11am to midnight.

The health club is situated on the bottom ground of the lodge. The house is extremely spectacular: it’s superbly adorned, well-lit, and feels very premium.

The health club isn’t the most important, but it surely has all the required tools for a exercise. The house options numerous cardio tools, equivalent to treadmills and ellipticals. There may be additionally a bit totally free weights, benches, and a cable machine.

I didn’t get an opportunity to return down for a exercise, however my associate Jessy did and had a terrific expertise.

Conclusion

The Dorian Calgary is an excellent Autograph Assortment lodge. I used to be delighted to have the ability to check out this new property quickly after it opened this summer time, and it exceeded my expectations.

The inside design of the lodge and its visitor rooms had been uniquely maximalist and fantastical in a method befitting of the property’s Wildean inspiration, whereas retaining an opulent attraction that’s generally amiss among the many Autograph Assortment model.

The expertise right here at The Dorian was additional elevated with considerate little touches, equivalent to Aesop toiletries and a beneficiant elite breakfast profit. And for these on the lookout for a handy location to discover Downtown Calgary, the property’s central location makes it simple to entry well-liked sights close by. 

As I checked out, I felt like The Dorian provided a singular twist in comparison with the extra typical motels you’ll encounter in Calgary. What I’ve beforehand discovered to be an uninspiring collection of motels right here in Calgary has been comprehensively resolved by The Dorian, and it’ll naturally be my property of alternative for future visits to Calgary.