Assessment: The Dorian Calgary, Marriott Autograph Assortment

The Dorian Calgary is a boutique resort situated in downtown Calgary. The resort is a brand new addition to Marriott’s Autograph Assortment portfolio, having not too long ago opened in July 2022.

I stayed on the Dorian throughout a latest transient 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, however it additionally appeared very spectacular from the photographs. 

It’s all the time 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 upfront of my keep. 

The Dorian Calgary – Reserving

On common, you possibly can anticipate to pay $250–350 (CAD) per evening right here at The Dorian. I secured a charge in direction of the decrease finish of that vary.

When reserving this property on factors, the speed usually falls within the area of 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors per evening. If you happen to occur to have a Free Evening Award, this resort can actually be a pretty use of your certificates.

Calgary has a big selection of Marriott resort choices, however traditionally, none of them have been significantly excellent to me at first look. As I appeared 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. 

The Dorian Calgary – Location

The Dorian is centrally situated in Downtown Calgary, providing outlets, eating places, and standard points of interest all inside strolling distance.

The resort is housed inside the identical constructing as the brand new Courtyard resort, presumably below the identical possession. The Dorian will seemingly be the higher selection in terms of high quality and a extra distinctive expertise in comparison with a standard-issue Courtyard.

For individuals who get pleasure from buying, The CORE buying centre is conveniently a couple of blocks away and only a seven-minute stroll from the property.

Well-liked 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 individuals who get pleasure from a little bit of nature whereas staying within the metropolis.

Lastly, the Calgary Worldwide Airport is a 20-minute experience by automobile or rideshare for these travelling to or from the airport, though it could actually take longer throughout peak occasions. 

The Dorian Calgary – Examine-in

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

Upon getting into the resort, 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 easy check-in course of.

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

The entrance desk affiliate was eager to verify for me as effectively, however sadly, his colleague shortly whispered that the resort was bought out of them that night.

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

We have been then handed our keys and headed as much as Room 2114 on the resort’s twenty first flooring.

The Dorian Calgary – King Visitor Room with Metropolis View

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 resort. Every of the resort’s 137 rooms affords a singular whimsical and playful design.

Moreover, every room is provided with a duplicate 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 in opposition to contrasting white furnishings. Furthermore, marble and bronze components could be discovered all through the furnishings for an expensive really feel.

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

To the precise of the mattress is a chic wardrobe with a small plush bench to the precise.

On the left-hand facet of the mattress are a sofa and occasional 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 can even 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 snug sufficient to work from for brief durations, however I might see it turning into uncomfortable after longer durations.

The lavatory additionally boasts magnificence 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. Satirically, nevertheless, some low cost plastic toothbrushes have been additionally left beside the toiletries for us.

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

General, I had a really snug keep on this room, and the king mattress was simply as cozy. Regardless of the shortage of a collection improve, I had no complaints about this King Visitor Room with Metropolis View.

The Dorian Calgary – Breakfast

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

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

The restaurant affords a buffet unfold and an à la carte menu. You may order limitless portions from each alternatives as a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite member and above.

This was one other exceptionally beneficiant resort 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 a couple of buffet alternatives in addition to a couple of gadgets 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 wonderful, and I totally loved each dishes, reinforcing my wonderful impressions of the resort. 

The Dorian Calgary – Different Amenities

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

Prologue is the resort’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 flooring of the resort. The area is very spectacular: it’s superbly adorned, well-lit, and feels very premium.

The health club isn’t the biggest, however it has all the mandatory tools for a exercise. The area options varied cardio tools, resembling treadmills and ellipticals. There may be additionally a bit without cost weights, benches, and a cable machine.

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

Conclusion

The Dorian Calgary is an excellent Autograph Assortment resort. 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 resort and its visitor rooms have been uniquely maximalist and fantastical in a approach befitting of the property’s Wildean inspiration, whereas retaining an expensive appeal that’s generally amiss among the many Autograph Assortment model.

The expertise right here at The Dorian was additional elevated with considerate little touches, resembling Aesop toiletries and a beneficiant elite breakfast profit. And for these searching for a handy location to discover Downtown Calgary, the property’s central location makes it straightforward to entry standard points of interest close by. 

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