Holiday Inn Calgary Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (1745 reviews)
1250 Mckinnon Drive Northeast , Calgary , CA
+1 403-230-1999

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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:
Excellent breakfast (many mentions: freshly baked, diverse)
Friendly and helpful front-desk staff (several named positives)
Good/central location, convenient to airport and local spots
Clean and comfortable rooms with large beds (many mentions)
Nice pool, jacuzzi and hot tub; shuttle service and parking available
Good value / excellent price
Cons:
At least one severe cleanliness incident (extremely dirty room, clogged drain)
Housekeeping noise in corridors and at doors (Do Not Disturb ignored)
Some rooms older or with subpar beds; pillows too firm for some
Accessibility and layout issues: narrow hallways, small desk, heavy doors, steps to some rooms
Pool area ambient air was cold despite warm water
Occasional service lapses (isolated unresponsive front-desk manager) and thermostat/heating issues
Cramped dining area and elevator issues reported by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Many guests call rooms 'very clean', but there is at least one severe complaint about an extremely dirty room and a clogged bathroom drain; occasional housekeeping noise reported.
Service
8.2
Staff frequently described as friendly, helpful and efficient (several front-desk staff named positively); isolated report of an unresponsive front-desk manager and some noisy housekeeping interactions.
Location
8.1
Consistently praised as convenient/central and near key points (including airport); multiple guests called location 'amazing' or 'good'.
Room Quality
7.8
Generally good-sized rooms and comfortable beds noted; some rooms older or with less comfortable beds, small desks, and accessibility/step issues for certain rooms.
Amenities
8.2
Pool, jacuzzi and hot tub praised repeatedly and shuttle noted as convenient; pool area ambient temperature (cold around pool) mentioned as a minor drawback.
Value for Money
8.3
Several guests explicitly mentioned excellent price and good value; overall perceived as good value for the offering.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast widely praised — described as amazing and freshly baked; dinner also reported as good in some reviews.
Overall Experience
7.2
Majority of stays described as enjoyable or excellent, though a few serious negative experiences (dirty room, poor manager response) produce a mixed overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Offering an indoor pool and located just 9 km from Stampede Park, the Holiday Inn Calgary Airport provides free shuttles to the Calgary International Airport. Free WiFi and modern amenities like flat-screen smart TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators are included in each air-conditioned guest room.

Relaxation and Dining Options

Guests can unwind in the on-site fitness centre and hot tub or enjoy a meal at the full-service restaurant, where children under 12 dine for free. The 24-hour front desk, along with dry cleaning, laundry services, and a business centre, cater to guests' needs for a comfortable stay.

Nearby Attractions

Explore nearby attractions like the Telus Spark Centre just 3 km away or take a short 6-minute drive to the Calgary Zoo for a fun day out.

Book now for a relaxing and convenient stay at the Holiday Inn Calgary Airport!

Important information:

Please note that guests bringing pets are subject to an additional nightly fee, indicated as a "cleaning fee."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

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1745 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.2
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Vasmat • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Good sized rooms, very clean and in a good location. The breakfast was amazing, almost everything were freshly baked. The staff very nice and helpful. The pool and the jacuzzi were great.

Cons:

The pool area was quite cold, even if the water was warm. You had to run to go back to the room after the swimming.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Karanbir • couple • ca
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Canizares • extended_group • ca
10
It was very comfortable and relaxing. Convenient and accessible to some places.
Pros:

The breakfast

Cons:

The elevator

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Jorja • couple • ca
10
Friendly efficient service staff.
Pros:

Location and amenities

Cons:

Dining area was cramped.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sweetser • couple • us
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jamin • couple • ca
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Location, restaurant, hot tub

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Gurdeep singh • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Very good

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Chatrie • solo_traveller • ca
9
Can't wait to come back
Pros:

Great breakfast
Great pool
Great rooms
Anna was great at the front desk

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Allona • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ramneek • couple • ca
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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TINA CESAR • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Amazing location, the receptionist Theresa was amazing.

Cons:

The cleaning staff were so noisy chatting on the corridor not respecting the Do not disturb signs on doors. I had a late check out and they knocked at my door 2 times as if they were not aware. That broke my sleep. I even come out to advise they were loud at my door. They apologized but they continue later again. They dont need to screaming chat on Corridors.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Erwin • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Mary Ruth • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner both good

Cons:

Steps to get to room on 1st floor from lobby

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Li • couple • ca
10
Unexpectedly excellent.
Pros:

Very clean. Big comfortable beds. Good location. Friendly staff. Convenient shuttle.

Cons:

None.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy • couple • ca
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
M
Meer • family_with_children • ca
5
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee