OverviewLocated on Banff Trail North-West about 500 metres north of Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), this hotel is popular with guests visiting the University of Calgary or the Foothills Hospital (both about a 4-minute drive away).
Of the 63 rooms in this hotel, guests can choose between non-smoking and smoking rooms, as well as king or queen beds. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Pets are welcome for a cost of $10/stay.
Free parking is available on site. Other amenities include a gym and an outdoor heated pool. Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Although there is no on-site restaurant, there are a number of restaurants offering various styles of food (Indian, French, Steakhouse) located less than a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Attractions in the north end of Calgary include the Calgary Zoo (13-minute drive), which is open year-round. Heritage Park Historical Village is about a 13-minute drive south of the hotel. The downtown area (which is home to the business district and to several attractions like the Stampede Corral and the Saddledome) is about a 10-minute drive away. A C-Train station is about a 5-minute walk from the hotel and gives travellers easy access to downtown. Air travellers should budget about 21 minutes to drive the 17 km between the hotel and Calgary International Airport (YYC). (Distances and driving time estimates: Google Maps.)
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: August 15, 2012).
The GoodMany of the comments consulted for this analysis were positive, and guests were most frequently pleased with the value they received for the money they paid and with the hotel's convenient location.
Guests really liked the price point for this hotel, and felt that they received good value for the price that they paid. Some mentioned it was a deciding factor for their stay.
Guests liked that the hotel was easy to find and close to shops, restaurants and points of interest like the Foothills Hospital and the University of Calgary. Other guests appreciated the proximity of the C-Train station.
Staff also received top marks from guests, who said that they were consistently friendly and helpful.
There were some additional positive comments about comfy beds and about reliable internet access.
The Bad
While many of the comments used for this analysis were positive, there were some items that guests commonly complained about, like dated decor and a continental breakfast with limited food choices.
The guests that criticized the hotel's decor made specific mention of the furniture and bedding. One guest said that the "rooms could use a makeover".
Guests felt that the complimentary continental breakfast lacked variety. One guest wished for more hot items, in addition to the waffles.
There were some additional complaints about the quality of the gym equipment and about noise from other guests in the hallways.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers rated this hotel #34 out of 97 Calgary hotels, based on 57 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.0 out of 5, or "excellent", based on 33 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 7.9 out of 10, or "good", based on 13 reviews.
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: August 15, 2012).
