Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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1020 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1J2
  • Place, TELUS Spark
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen Avenue
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince's Island Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

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

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 clean guestrooms and the area's walkability
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Calgary Tower and a few minutes from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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. 457 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 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

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
China visa application? This is 100% the hotel you’re looking for. Block and half down the street from the visa application office.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sazini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside property it was great clean, easy to access grocery shops, free parking, staff amazing, good breakfast options the downfall the hotel surrounded by homeless people especially at night.In overall l enjoyed my stay would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Reshmi

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel stay was comfortable, but it would have been even better if there was a restaurant facility on-site. Having that option would add a lot of convenience for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry Ann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking downtown Calgary included. Staff was nice. Warm breakfast was ok, but eggs and hashbrowns were soso. Included in price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and welcome Front Staff. I enjoyed the hot buffet but it was limited and they run out of food an hour before closing with no explanation. Great convenient location, walkable to restaurants, and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina Victoria, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, central location to downtown Calgary, close to the train and shopping! Morning breakfast was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aena, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was relatively clean and breakfast bar was good, but the surrounding area is sketchy even in the day time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a comfortable staycation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nikita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this location for many years and I am very happy with all aspects of my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kavitha

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old, but it is something that could be fixed with maintenance and painting here and there. Just one elevator that also the cleaning crew uses, so the waiting time could be a lot if it everyone is leaving or coming. Someone had an accident in the elevator and the floor was sticky for 2 days. Worse experience ever. Picture is so deceiving.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

disappointing

Check in did not seem to care about us one way or another. Not happy to see us, apparently. Housekeeping annoyed when we asked for more towels and even acted like it was an unreasonable request. Your people here don't seem to know anything about the hospitality business. Sunday breakfast was sitting around before it opened and no one seemed to be around to clean or refresh the food. I avoided any that was perishable and my companion did not and felt sick all day. You better give this place a look-see
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025