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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Room amenity
Lobby sitting area
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Mobility 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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 this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Calgary Tower
A fitness centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from TELUS Spark. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests speak favourably about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Stampede Park and a few minutes from Calgary Tower
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness centre, 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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Filipino, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

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
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 448 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherrymaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wajiha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Few minutes walk from downtown, this is a great place to rest up during a vacation. Breakfast was great and the staff was awesome! I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prajakta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for a nice comfortable stay. The staff is extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bed bugs and poor management

This is the single worst holiday inn express I have ever encountered. The management are liars, they gaslight you, bed bugs and they charge your card without authorization. DO NOT STAY HERE if you have other options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and eager to help and the breakfast was very good. Unfortunately the hotel was a bit shabby and hasn't aged very well. I found the pictures were misleading and unfortunately there were drug users in the parking lot, not sure if the hotel can really do anything about that though.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajwinder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Inn is horrible

Worst stay yet. Holiday Inn is horrible. Told there was ample parking. Got there and no spots at all. Had to pay $30 to park across the street. Checked in and room was beside the elevator. All night all you could hear was the elevator or the street noise , sirens and construction. If that didnt wake you up the heater / air conditioner unit was so loud it woke you up every time it came on. Never stay with Holiday Inn again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean property. Overall, good value with free parking and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vreat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

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

8/10 Good

Srijayanth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in process! The best perk is free parking right at the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with family
My requests were not met and as a result the poor was noisy from the elevator and some HVAC system from outside of the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vitor, Renton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk attendants not much friendly and not helpful. Only one elevator available for customers. Rooms hallways very tied even the Hotel Rooms was spacious. Poor breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith Van

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mireille, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had just been renovated, and there was a strong smell of glue. Otherwise, it’s a fabulous place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay in Calgary and both times I stayed at this hotel. They have some good restaurants in walking distance and is nice and quiet. I slept soundly during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

K

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gihan Chamila D

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prakriti

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

YING ZHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025