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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Stampede Park in Calgary

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Exterior
Room amenity
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub
Lobby sitting area
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1020 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1J2
  • Place, Calgary Tower
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stampede Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area) | Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Calgary

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Calgary hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stampede Park and Scotiabank Saddledome. TELUS Spark and Bow River are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • BMO Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stampede Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Downtown West-Kerby Station - 3 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 13 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dicken's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Namsun Korean Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Moxies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Donna Mac - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

Hotel near Stampede Park in Calgary
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Calgary
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Calgary
Calgary Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Calgary
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Calgary South

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1026 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to train station. Good location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was bad the room itself was nice but a bit outdated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samjhana

Customer service was amazing and free breakfast and also the room was cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Medicine Hat

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with free parking, a bonus for downtown Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Germelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and nice. Room is so nice, we loved it. Hotel is accessible to tourist spots. Lastly, food is really good, lots of options especially for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is located close to the train line. Some restaurants around are nice. The hotel is dated however and could do with an upgrade. The breakfast was good but more variety would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Theodore

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Staycee

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Navdeep

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I m not check in please refund my money because i have not physically credit card
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lalaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was not as expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Average

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great! Room was very nice and I loved how this hotel was walking distance to many places
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Taiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

janett

Nothing was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025