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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#76 of 102 hotels in Calgary

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 737 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was under construction but was still clean

    The staff was very nice and accommodating Loved that it has a separate bedroom and a comfortable couch

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was in renovations

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    7.0
    Ok for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Seems like renovation is needed (which apparently was ongoing during the stay; so very limited public spaces including breakfast location)

    Big room with a balcony and a great view; pretty convenient location to explore the city. All necessary amenities, coffee maker and fridge in the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient with free parking. Good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being refurbished with active building work. This was NOT mentioned at the time of booking! The sheets/duvet covers were clean but worn and had holes in them.

    Being refurbished and new areas look good. Heated underground car park. Breakfast was good (for this type of buffet) One block from train into centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean comfortable room with nice layout and bed. The shower head in the shower had good pressure in the bathroom. The hotel had a quiet environment to it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    The staff and breakfast service was great. I would visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room set up was great and the bed was comfy and dark enough so the lights don’t enter the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    I good place to stay in Calgary with it's price range.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only issue and complaint that my partner and I had during our stay was that there was construction. I wish that we were at least notified about it before we came to the hotel. Also, I was pretty upset that the pancake machine at the breakfast buffet was broken.

    I liked the breakfast buffet that the hotel provided. There were plenty of options to choose from for breakfast, from savoury or sweet. The staff was nice and the other guests staying at the hotel were very pleasant.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great location but look for HIE deals before booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit pricey for the amenities,

    Great location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No blackout curtains.

    Really comfortable room, good size, nice view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator was broken and I was on the 8th floor

    The staff was great and the room was extremely clean. Would stay again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would give it a 10 if the elevator was working that time but I undestand that they’re doing maintenance.

    I like that the staff were very prompt and the room’s clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and Clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The exercise room said it had free weights but there were none there. Just a few cardio machines.

    It was clean and comfortable. Location was fairly close to the Saddle Dome. Price was good for what we got.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room right by elevator

    Breakfast, free convenient parking

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. Nice staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    7.0
    Needs to improve on the breakfast choices
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was the same for 7 nights. The lift broke down and I had to walk 9 floors to get to the lobby

    Location to the place of my visit

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    We live in Alberta and this was part of a weekend getaway. Overall this was a decent hotel to stay at and had a complim
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is right in downtown Calgary, with a lot of traffic and busy streets. Generally speaking, you will need to drive from this location for restaurants or other places. There is on site free parking (covered) which was also good, since there is practically no other decent places to park in the area.

    The rooms were clean and the bed was more comfortable than other more expensive hotels we have stayed at. Parking on site and complimentary breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Fine for a quick, one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind of a funky part of town, didn’t feel super safe walking to dinner…..and not a lot of choices within walking distance.

    Nice, clean room, welcoming staff, breakfast, parking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    9.0
    That was not bad in general.
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reception made me angry. The person who was doing the check in for us, needs to learn how to behave with people. It was hard to explain for her why they charged me 100$ more. It was my first stay in Canada, BAD experience for emigrant from emigrant!

    It's clean. Good location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Flooring and carpet was so old

    Not very clean as we stayed last time

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff were fantastic. They were so helpful and kind. The checkin around 9pm was one of the best I have ever had. The young woman was great!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    It was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Curtains only covered the corners (privacy curtain for the middle, but didn’t block out lights outside), no USB outlets in the room, and breakfast was incredibly disappointing.

    Comfy beds, good shower and friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Area of downtown is a bit less appealing, but actual hotel is great.

    Location is central and parking is free.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking was under cover however not that secure. Area was a little bit sketchy, felt safe however a few transients walking around at different times outside - kept the balcony doors shut. There were a couple of holes in the curtains/bed linen however nothing too untoward, overall the room felt very clean.

    Hotel good size and clean for the price. Beds were comfy and there was a little kitchenette which was handy. There was a gym and washing machines downstairs however we didn't use. Walkable to main downtown locations.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    9.0
    Great for our purpose 4 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 1 lift which can be busy at times Included cooked breakfast was warm at best Disposable cutlery very flimsy

    Good location 15 min walk to centre 5 min walk to local tram / train Receptionist was really helpful, she spent time explaining where to go and how to get there

    Stayed in October 2023

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