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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

1020 8th Avenue Southwest, Calgary, T2P 1J2, Alberta, Canada

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Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel—a fun and vibrant retreat right in the heart of beautiful Calgary, Alberta! Located just a breezy 0.3mi from the city's bustling center, this 3-star gem is perfect for travelers looking to explore all the attractions and cultural delights the city has to offer. With room rates starting at just $97, you'll find it easy to add a dash of excitement to your trip without breaking the bank!

Our hotel combines comfort and convenience with a splash of style. Enjoy our fantastic amenities including a fitness center to keep you energized, a soothing spa tub to unwind after a day of adventures, and soundproof rooms for those well-deserved snooze-fests! Plus, with breakfast included, your mornings will kick off on a delicious note, ensuring you’re fueled up for a day of Calgary exploration. And speaking of exploration, our free Wi-Fi keeps you connected with family, friends, and your favorite travel blogs!

From the moment you step through our doors, our friendly 24-hour front desk staff will be ready to help you with anything from check-in to local tips! With positive reviews from our guests (983 and counting!), you'll see why our patrons rave about their stays—making it the perfect getaway for both leisure and business travelers. So grab your bags and head to 1020 8th Avenue Southwest, where comfort meets adventure right in Calgary!

When it comes to choosing the right space for your adventure, our diverse range of rooms will cater to every traveler's needs! Whether you're flying solo, romancing your partner, or traveling with a spirited gaggle of little adventurers, we've got you covered. Ideal for family getaways, the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds is spacious enough to hold 4 adults and 2 kids, while the Suite Deluxe can cozy up to a whopping 8 adults and 5 children—perfect for family reunions or group trips! And if you fancy a little luxury, indulge in our Deluxe Suite complete with a soothing jetted tub to unwind after a day of Calgary exploration.

But hang on, the perks don't stop with just cozy accommodations! Our hangout zone is perfect when you're not exploring the city. Start your day fueled up with our complimentary breakfast that serves up mouthwatering options to satisfy every craving—from fluffy pancakes to energizing fruits! After a busy day soaking up Calgary’s vibrant culture, enjoy a leisurely dip in the spa tub. Plus, our vibrant atmosphere is the perfect setting for laughter and new memories as you reflect on the day’s adventures!

Last but not least, we know that travel can sometimes be unpredictable, so we offer hassle-free payment options for your convenience. With no cash accepted, making payments with a MasterCard, Visa, or American Express is effortless. And don’t worry about losing touch—our free Wi-Fi has got your back! So pack your bags and let the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary be your basecamp for exploits and escapades in the heart of the city!

Closest airports

Calgary International Airport

6.5mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Soundproof

Rooms

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Suite, Sofa Bed, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Hot tub

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1 King Suite Jetted Tub Sofa Bed is 323 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Superior King Suite -  Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

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Superior Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1000 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Indulge in the spacious elegance of our Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking, boasting a generous 1001 sqft of luxurious comfort. With accommodations for 4 adults and 2 children, this suite features a King size bed, private bathroom, balcony, and a range of amenities such as a microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV to enhance your stay.

Queen Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Come and experience our spacious Queen Room with disability access and a balcony, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee while taking in the views. Complete with a private bathroom, soundproofing, and an array of modern amenities, this room is the ideal choice for exploring and unwinding in comfort.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Microwave

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280 Square Foot Room

Standard Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

King Room

2 Queen Size Beds

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Indulge in luxury and relaxation in our spacious King Room with Spa Bath. Perfect for a romantic getaway or family retreat, this non-smoking room features a comfortable king-size bed, relaxing spa tub, and a private balcony for an unforgettable stay.

Standard Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

King/2 Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Escape to our spacious Standard Room - Non-Smoking, perfect for two adults and one child, offering two queen size beds and one king size bed. Enjoy the comforts of a private bathroom, balcony, and amenities such as a microwave, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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600 Square Foot Suite Additional Living Area

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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280 Square Foot Room

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King Room, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Hot tub

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Executive, King

1 King Size Bed

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Executive King Bed includes either a double bed 131-150 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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Suite Jacuzzi

1 King Size Bed

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Suite King Bed With Jacuzzi includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Queen Bed Non Smoking

Guest reviews

7.7

983 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Bigideas1983

8.2

February 2023

The breakfast was amazing, with lots of hot items like sausage, bacon, omelettes, pancakes etc. They also had bread, muffins, bagels, cereal, fruit, and yoghurt. Great selection and is constantly replenished. The attendant was excellent and always asked if we needed anything else.

The fact that they only had one elevator was odd, given the number of rooms in the Hotel. Also, there is a train that runs in front of the Hotel, not often but you did hear it even at night. They needed to do a better job of letting guests know where the above-ground overflow parking was located as there was no signage indicating where to go.

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Adeline

8.2

March 2023

The room, bed, wifi were very good. TV was easy to use. Breakfast was good with a variety of options. The location was good. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. It was about 2 blocks from the Dr's office (we walked there) & they let us leave our Jeep in their parking lot until after check out when we finished with the appointment. All staff we encountered were friendly, happy & helpful. Except for the issues below, which can be easily rectified, we were pleased with our stay. We would definitely stay there again.

In the bathroom around the toilet lid hinge covers you could clearly see a build-up of old, sticky urine. Also, something had splashed up onto the light cover above the mirror that had not been cleaned off in a very long time. My husband found oats on the rug (like someone had been eating a granola bar & some of it fell on the rug). The overall cleanliness of the room was ok....but I think they should do deep cleaning more often and be more observant. This being said, we were not displease, at all, with our stay.

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Talissa

8.2

March 2023

Check in was quick and easy which was nice. The staff were very polite, friendly, and helpful. The room was absolutely amazing for the price. The bed was incredibly soft and I loved how many pillows we had on our bed. The jacuzzi tub was amazing and loved that there was a swivel TV so I was able to watch a show while relaxing in the tub!

The parking garage was a bit nerve-racking- would have appreciated a heads up on how tight the parking lot was but luckily I found a spot on the ground level! Breakfast was a bit of a miss, as they eggs were the same consistency as the oatmeal- perhaps just not my cup of tea though!

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Grace

9.1

August 2023

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The man at the desk was so caring that he called within minutes of us getting organized in our room to ask how we liked the room and if there was anything that we needed. We needed more towels and one of us forgot a toothbrush and toothpaste and they were so kind to provide us with that no questions asked.

The breakfast was okay. Could've been more quality items but it was still okay. Wish there was fruit and more healthier choices.

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Catherine

8.2

April 2023

The hotel was at the edge of downtown, about 20mins walk from Calgary tower, but it was very close to the c train and an easy ride in if you didn’t want to walk. The room was clean and the bed large and comfortable . It was quiet. The breakfast was ample with a good choice of cooked foods including freshly made pancakes, fruit, yoghurt and oatmeal, and tea and coffee

I didn’t mind the disposable plates, but the plastic cutlery was very flimsy and difficult to use to cut the food

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Mrchrisco30

9.1

May 2023

We have stayed here numerous times now and the staff are fantastic! We really appreciate that they were HAPPY to provide us the special requests that we made while booking! Great location, and clean rooms. Ultimately we will always stay at this hotel when we visit Calgary because of the great customer service! They go above and beyond, which, in my opinion is the deciding factor to choosing a hotel for a holiday. Keep up the great work!! 👍👍

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Beckie

8.2

August 2022

The breakfast included was great. Location was easy access to work. It was great that there was parking included with the room - this is something that is hard to find in downtown Calgary.

The wifi at the property was weak and we were unable to work from the room or the business center. We had roof top access with the room but there were no chairs or anything set up on the patio so we could enjoy sitting outside in the evenings. The small kitchen only had one plate, and one bowl so we had to bring our own utensils & cleaning supplies for this.

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Scott

8.2

May 2023

room was great. bed was comfy and the room was nice and open feeling. good floor layout. staff is friendly and helpful.

location is kinda sketchy in downtown Calgary. definitely park in the underground parking, but when I was there, it was closed for maintenance and parking outside is definitely not the safest part of downtown Calgary to leave your vehicle overnight.

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Fugglemose

10

October 2022

Came for a staycation to celebrate an anniversary for the weekend. The location was super central to access bars downtown. The spa bath jacuzzi was amazing, the bed was super comfortable and everything was extremely clean! A really great option for couples staying short term!

The parking situation, a bit tight, not that you can change it much. There were also some drunk/drug users near the lot that made me feel unsafe going near the parking garage.

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Susan

8.2

November 2021

The location, for what I was doing, was perfect, close enough to the downtown core but not right in it. As well, there was a full service, chain run, grocery store within a ten minute walk so I could get additional provisions. My room as well all the public spaces were clean. I did have some issues with the door on my room. The staff were friendly, attentive and immediately responded to my requests. Breakfast buffet was a little above standard for this price level of hotel because beyond the normal packaged cereal, porridge, yogurt, toast, etc there was also 3 warm chaffing dishes serving 3 of the following scrambled eggs , bacon, sausage and/or beans.

The door to my room stuck. I had to sometimes struggle to get it open. But that was specific to the room I had.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Medalta

0.6mi

Calgary Tower

1mi

Glenbow Museum

1.1mi

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre

1.4mi

Calgary Stampede

1.5mi

Fort Calgary

1.7mi

Calgary Zoo

2.3mi

TELUS Spark

2.7mi

Heritage Park

4.4mi

Heritage Park Historical Village

4.5mi

The Hangar Flight Museum

4.6mi

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

6.4mi

Bow River

10.8mi

Calaway Park

12mi

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

27mi

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Soundproof

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel?

At Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel, we have arranged the check-in post 03:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel provide free parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary. The hotel provides free private on-site parking for its guests. There is no need to make a parking reservation.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel cost?

The base price for Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel starts at $97. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

Which room categories can I book at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel offers a Queen Room (398 sqft) accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, a Superior King Suite (1001 sqft) accommodating 4 adults and 2 children, a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (280 sqft) accommodating 4 adults and 2 children, a King Room (280 sqft) accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, and a Standard Room (280 sqft) accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. None of the rooms allow smoking and the bed sizes vary between queen, king, and sofa bed options.

What activities does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel offer?

Guests at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying the leisure amenities provided. They can stay fit and active by making use of the fitness center available on-site. Additionally, guests can also utilize the business center for any work-related needs.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel accept credit cards?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel accepts credit cards such as Discover, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Carte Blanche. Cash payments are not accepted at this hotel.