Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.8 (1234 reviews)
1020 8th Avenue Southwest , Calgary , ca

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Nice breakfast
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor bathroom cleanliness
Noisy hallways
Safety concerns in the area

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Bathroom cleanliness mentioned as poor, with issues of mildew and mold.
Service
8.41
Staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.45
Location noted as excellent and close to downtown.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms were mentioned as clean and spacious, though some had issues.
Amenities
7.43
Amenities such as breakfast and parking were positively noted.
Value for Money
8.39
Guests generally found it a good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Breakfast was frequently praised as very nice.
Overall Experience
7.41
Overall pleasant experience with some issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:33

Property Description

Modern Amenities
42” flat-screen cable TVs, free WiFi, and a work desk in each room ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker in their rooms.

Convenient Facilities
The hotel offers an on-site fitness centre, business centre, and laundry facilities for guests' convenience. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available.

Prime Location
Located just 700m from the Kensington shopping area and close to attractions like the Telus Convention Centre and Jack Singer Concert Hall, the Calgary Holiday Inn Express is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book now for a memorable stay at the Calgary Holiday Inn Express!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1234 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 7.41
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Jie • couple • ca
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • pk
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • couple • au
9
Overall good stay for pre flight.
Pros:

Location and rooms

Cons:

Food wasnt up to scratch for the price. Ordered sausages and bacon from menu. It arrived with no bacon, and garlic bread was too salty to eat.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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liliane • extended_group • be
8
Pros:

Très grande chambre !
Réception très sympathique 😊
Très bien situé !

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Faris Nabil • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Accommodating staff, breakfast was great. Bed was comfy

Cons:

Hotel was dated, could do with a freshen up.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Zoltán • couple • hu
7
OK for a short stay
Pros:

Big and well equipped room, simple but diverse breakfast, attentive and helpful stuff, private parking lot, AC in the room, Location is ca. 20min walk from downtown

Cons:

High noise level came into the room from the street and close by parking lot (so much so that we first thought that the windows were left open but unfortunately not), Parking is open air and due to nearby constructions, the car was covered with dust and sand

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Matthew Liew • solo_traveller • sg
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • solo_traveller • us
9
Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Staff was very nice and helpful

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Carly • couple • nz
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great spot, very friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing it was great

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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raymond • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Isabel Cristina • extended_group • co
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Cherry • couple • ca
3
staff should be more friendly and put the customer first since they are in the hospitality business
Pros:

downtown location

Cons:

i chose 2 queen beds but they gave 1 king since the 2 queen are sold out and i did not rcv any notification. front desk not very efficient and didnt provide any options. They were not very friendly and did not provide good customer service when faced with difficult situations.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Filipe • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Do preço

Cons:

Da localização

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Teodora • couple • es
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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QUOC ANH • family_with_children • vn
10
Pros:

he Tbreakfast was suitable for everyone.
The hotel's location was excellent.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Chambre grande et propre

Cons:

L emplacement et le bruit du tramway
Parking cher pour ce que c est

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna-Kay • family_with_children • ca
6
It was good, could be better
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

Cons:

I didn’t like the location

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • solo_traveller • ca
10
Very nice
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • ca
2
Disappointing.
Cons:

Parking does not accommodate full size vehicles. Security/safety concerns- anyone can access elevator and parade- no key card required. Staff were not always available at the front desk. Parkade had multiple evidence of urine and marijuana use. Tv remote did not work, food froze in the fridge.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Taranveer • couple • ca
10
Pros:

good

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee