Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Calgary Airport North by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (811 reviews)
20 Freeport Place NE , Calgary , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Excellent restaurant food
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Cleanliness and maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
There were handprints and smudges on the sliding doors and minimal cleaning effort was mentioned.
Service
8.56
Some friendly staff but inconsistency in customer service during check-in and dining.
Location
8.9
Conveniently located close to the airport, but parking was a concern.
Room Quality
8.35
The king suite exceeded expectations, but there were issues with cleanliness.
Amenities
8.58
The restaurant was recommended; however, limited amenities around the hotel caused frustration.
Value for Money
8.74
Breakfast not included and issues with service impacted perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Restaurant food was excellent, highlighting positive dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.76
Mixed feelings; comfortable stay marred by service and maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:59

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Located in Calgary, just a short distance from CrossIron Mills, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Calgary Airport North offers easy access to shopping and entertainment.

Modern Amenities:
Enjoy a range of amenities including a fitness centre, indoor pool, hot tub, and on-site restaurant and bar for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Exceptional Services:
Experience top-notch services such as free shuttle service, concierge assistance, and room service, making your stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Calgary Airport North truly convenient.

Book now for a delightful stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Calgary Airport North, an IHG Hotel, where comfort and convenience meet seamlessly.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 811 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.56
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Gurcharnjit family_with_children ca
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Marina family_with_children mx
10
Great location and facilities ! Definitely will come back
Pros:

The pool and slide was amazing and also the space of the suite

Cons:

The lady on the reception was rude

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Philippa extended_group tw
5
飯店很大但人手不足。不推荐
Pros:

離機場近

Cons:

連絡機場接機時電話等了約15分鐘才有人接,之後又等了快30分鐘沒人來接機。再次打電話等了超過15分鐘才有人接電話,告知那時才會安排人接機。前後等了超過一小時。
如果有機場接送服務, 不應該讓客人等那麼久。尤其電話都沒人接, 人手不足是一個很大的問題

大廳地上很多水

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
M
Marie solo_traveller fr
10
Super séjour !
Pros:

La chambre est très spacieuse et très bien insonorisée
Les lits sont confortables
La douche agréable
La piscine est très propre et le toboggan et le jacuzzi sont un super plus
Il y a une navette gratuite pour l'aéroport

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est bon mais j'ai vu mieux

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
M
Martha Bibiana family_with_children ca
10
Perfect spot!
Pros:

The pool and the restaurant!

Cons:

Everything was perfect thanks!

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
S
Siddharth family_with_children ca
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
M
Melaine solo_traveller au
8
Nice and relaxing.
Pros:

Room was clean. Free shuttle to the airport was good.

Cons:

Air conditioner was loud.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
J
Janet extended_group ca
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
D
Debbie family_with_children gb
10
Great stay would recommend
Pros:

Great stay held,onto our luggage no problem when we had a late flight. Food was good room was spacious and confortable

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
A
Andre family_with_children ca
6
Pros:

Gute Lage, sehr freundlicher shuttle service zum Airport.

Cons:

The receptionist that welcomed us was not really welcoming. We were in touch with the same person several times, but never got any smile from that person. I definately expect a different behaviour when working in a recpetion and welcoming new clients. There is no 2nd chance for a first impression. That person made us not felt welcome in the hotel.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
J
Jeff couple ca
6
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
K
Kim family_with_children ca
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple ca
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bathroom smelled like urine. It was clean but they need to use a deodorizer.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Cassius family_with_children ca
4
Pros:

Liked the location & the beds

Cons:

Our lights & outlets kept going off in the room multiple times. Also our pull out bed had no sheets, blankets or pillows for it. Usually all the Holiday Inns I go to they have everything in a closet or something. It was a nice hotel, just those things were an inconvenience.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Olutayo solo_traveller ng
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
P
Patryk solo_traveller ca
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
I
Ian family_with_children ca
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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louiseaX8965BM Business
2
Distressing and Poorly Handled Check-in experience
Pros:

My stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary Airport Trail NE was one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever encountered.

My room had been fully prepaid through Booking.com. Upon arriving in Calgary, I discovered that I had lost my physical bank cards. Although I was able to provide valid photo identification and demonstrate access to sufficient funds via Apple Pay, the hotel maintained that a physical bank card was required to secure the CAD $150 deposit.

A kind fellow guest offered to pay the deposit on my behalf, which the hotel accepted. I was then issued a room key, leading me to reasonably believe that I had successfully checked in.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., I was suddenly informed that I had to leave the hotel. The explanation changed several times, leaving me confused and distressed. Staff later acknowledged that issuing my room key before completing all check-in requirements had been their mistake, yet I was the one forced to deal with the consequences.

The police were called and escorted me from the hotel to Calgary International Airport. The attending officers themselves questioned how the situation had been handled and could not understand why a guest who had already been issued a room key was being removed. As a solo female traveller in a foreign country, being left without accommodation late at night was frightening, humiliating, and entirely avoidable. I then spent almost 25 hours waiting at the airport until my flight home.

After returning to the UK, I contacted the hotel manager hoping for an explanation, an apology, or some form of accountability. Instead, my concerns were dismissed, and no meaningful action was taken. The lack of empathy shown after such a distressing experience was almost as disappointing as the incident itself.

I appreciate that hotels have policies regarding security deposits, but those policies should be applied consistently, fairly, and with common sense. Once I had been issued a room key, I had every reason to believe that I had been checked in correctly. The way this situation was handled fell far below the standard I would expect from an IHG property.

I would strongly encourage the hotel to review its procedures, staff training, and approach to customer care. No solo traveller should find themselves stranded late at night because of mistakes made by hotel staff.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
T
T extended_group us
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
V
Victoria extended_group ca
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee