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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2373 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T2M4L2
  • Place, McMahon Stadium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Foothills Athletic Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible) | Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Calgary

In the heart of Calgary, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of University of Calgary and Foothills Medical Centre. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Market Mall and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Alberta Children's Hospital.

What's nearby

  • McMahon Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Calgary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Foothills Athletic Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trans Canada Pipeline Arch - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Olympic Oval - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Banff Trail Station - 1 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 15 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - Capitol Hill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kinjo Sushi & Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary 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 offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental 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 a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Calgary? This hotel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 912 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1379 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf Valerian, Caledonia

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lilia, Sherwood Park

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were super clean and with view to the city. We had a family reunion and booked 4 rooms. Each had a great time and In the morning , breakfast was was great too. It will be my next stop again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellant receptionist and caring. Helped with our huge 24 feet trailer parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rubie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and whole hotel were VERY clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David, Calgary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, clean good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Joy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean big room, staff are friendly and helpful, safe parking in the basement, overall perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

spencer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean, housekeeping in rooms is excellent. Towels are very white. Breakfast is great - wide selection and kept topped up. Staff are VERY friendly - front desk, housekeeping and dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Room was alright
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LAKIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in the all the stay was fabulous and the staff were amazing. The kid loved the pool and the breakfast had a nice selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and the train station is right across the hotel which was super amazing ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christina, Dunmore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lacking amenities, vending machines not operable, no access to after hours deinks or snacks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norman, saskatoon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ideal and the price was fair. Bacon and eggs for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Calgary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean, very nice property to stay at. Nice big King room, workout space, a good Brekkie. I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
There was no tv, they seemed unconcerned about it. We got a hotel to be able to relax and watch the hockey game amidst our travels. The bathtub didn’t hold water, since we couldn’t watch tv I went to have a bath and it didn’t work, was a disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026