See all properties
Save

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

2.5 star property

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
1020 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1J2
  • Place, TELUS Spark
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 17 Avenue SW
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area) | Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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

Similar properties

Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,254 reviews
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

About the area

Calgary

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Calgary, within a 5-minute drive of Calgary Tower and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Stampede Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from BMO Centre.

What's nearby

  • TELUS Spark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bow River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 17 Avenue SW - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prince's Island Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dicken's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Namsun Korean Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loophole Coffee Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Calgary Tower
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

  • In-room 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1000 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

lun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown, walking to library around half hour. Great location !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marita

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was friendly at check in. A car in the parkade next to ours got broken into and badly vandalized. There’s a big parking lot across the street that has a large homeless population.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JACEY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room is spacious. the bed and linens were comfortable. the room and the shower curtain has musty smell, maybe the carpets? but the hallways smell like downy scent all the time. not sure with the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan Deep

Na
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staffers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean and spacious, they were having a bit of elevator trouble, but we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauri Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was convenient for our 2 day stay. The free breakfast was great as we could get a little nibble and then go on our way early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PJV

Liked: Staff & service
Building is showing its age. TV stopped working. Basement parking lot has a lot of flattened boxes, boxes"garbage" lot of
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manesha

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mother and I stayed in Room 302 at Holiday Inn downtown Calgart and were very dissapointed with the service. We were granted a late check out at 1 pm. On our last day the receptionist called us informing us that people are coming to install blinds and new items in the room. I asked the receptionist to have them come in 2 hours as we will then check-out. He again called and said they cannot wait and have to access the room and that it would take ONLY 15 MINUTES. I sighed and agreed to have them come over (biggest mistake!). 3 men entered our room (was just me and my mother in that room). These men stayed with us in our room for over 50 minutes causing a lot of disruptive noises and talking about their personal lives not bothering if guests are in the room. It mades us feel very uncomfortable . The lack of communication or courtesy from Holiday Inn Staff is unaccepable. Based from previous reviews, I have to agree they completely disregard their guest. Honestly if this is how they treat people , they should not be in the hospitality business. We will never return and do not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Redd

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Štepán

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
In my 7 years of working in hospitality I don’t think I’ve ever seen people so unwilling to offer help or resolution to a problem, it all started on the reception where they profoundly REFUSED to accept anything else but a physical credit card, since I’m from Europe I don’t use a credit card but I had one in my Apple Pay and they refused to take that too, I finally solved with a card that is not strictly debit and they agreed to accept it after like 10 minutes of an argument where the front desk lady only repeated that it’s their policy and was very unwilling to provide any other solution. It would all somehow fine if we didn’t come to our room that smelt by cigarettes right after opening the door, they sent a cleaning lady that came to our room to persuade us that there is no cigarette smell even though she must have smelled it and even ended suggesting if we didn’t do that and told us to really not smoke because they charge big fee (none of us are smokers and we really hate the cigarette smell)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025