Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

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Ramada
7.5 (3656 reviews)
708 8th Avenue Southwest , Calgary , CA
+1 403-263-7600

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent central location near transit and downtown attractions
Friendly, helpful staff and good valet/front-desk service
Comfortable beds and generally spacious rooms
Consistently praised breakfast
Good value for downtown pricing
Clean rooms and helpful reception (bag hold on checkout)
Cons:
Rooms and lobby feel dated and in need of renovation
Slow or inefficient elevators (housekeeping blocking lifts)
Poor window insulation / noisy heating & air conditioning
Maintenance issues (e.g., balcony door not closing)
No clear water refill point and limited on-site convenience store hours
Parking is paid / extra charge

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Multiple reviews state rooms and amenities were clean and well maintained; guests appreciated provided amenities and tidy rooms.
Service
8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and willing to assist (bag hold, valet service); some operational issues (housekeeping blocking lifts) noted but overall service is a strength.
Location
9
Consistently praised for central, convenient location near transit and downtown attractions across many reviews.
Room Quality
5.5
Beds and room size/comfort are praised, but rooms are described as old/outdated, sometimes dark, with poor window insulation, noisy HVAC and occasional maintenance issues (e.g., balcony door not closing).
Amenities
6.5
Breakfast and lobby pub are positives and some welcome amenities noted, but lobby/outdoor areas feel dated, lifts are slow, and guests note missing conveniences (no water refill location, early-closing convenience store).
Value for Money
8
Multiple guests called it good value or 'best price' for downtown; several comments indicate the stay feels worth the money given location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast receives frequent praise (good quality, cloth napkins, reusable crockery); few negatives about beverage/water availability in-room or on-site.
Overall Experience
7
Generally positive overall stays (comfortable beds, great location, friendly staff) but tempered by dated facilities, noisy rooms/insulation issues and slow/inefficient elevators.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Convenient Accommodation and City Accessibility

Featuring an on-site restaurant, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown provides convenient accommodation near entertainment, shopping, and city businesses. Each air-conditioned room includes a 32" flat-screen TV, work desk, coffee maker, and ironing facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your visit.

Fitness Centre and Dining Options

Guests enjoy complimentary access to the fitness centre for their workout needs. Cheers Restaurant offers a family-friendly dining experience with à la carte breakfast options, while The Fox on 6th Pub serves a full food and beverage menu with limited hours.

Prime Location with Transportation Access

Located just a block from Calgary transit, our hotel offers easy access to all Calgary attractions via a quick drive or train ride. Experience the best of the city during your stay at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown.

Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note, this property is 100% nonsmoking.

Secure, heated valet parking is available at a cost of CAD 23 per night (all weekdays).

Please note, a valid credit card is required at checkin for all rooms, including prepaid reservations.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: 35.71
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

7.5
Based on 3656 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 7
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Alborz • solo_traveller • ca
7
Good and convenient
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • extended_group • ca
8
Pros:

Convent, near transit

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • bb
10
My second visit in 4mths, did not disappoint.
Pros:

The staff can’t do enough for you, the breakfast is great and the beds are super comfortable.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • sg
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • family_with_children • ph
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Thao Nguyen • couple • ca
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
8
Great for a flying visit
Pros:

It was lovely and the beds were super comfortable. Lovely breakfast too

Cons:

It was very close to an area that wasn’t so nice

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Karolyne Inaja • family_with_children • br
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • family_with_children • gb
7
A cheap and cheerful stay.
Pros:

Good location, short walk to the city centre.
Price was the best for a Downtown hotel.
Shower was good in the room.
Staff were friendly enough.
Good pub off of the lobby.

Cons:

It's getting a bit tired and dated now. Perfectly functional for a few days.
Lifts are surprisingly slow. But that's splitting hairs.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Baxter • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

No designated smoking area,forcing you to smoke on the street.
My room was very dark.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • gb
7
Cons:

Door onto balcony didn’t close properly

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Shameera • solo_traveller • ca
6
Great location, old building
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old rooms, have to pay for parking

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • ca
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Georges • solo_traveller • lb
8
Nice property in the center of Calgary
Pros:

The hotel is very well located, just a few minutes' walk from downtown Calgary and the city's main attractions.
The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable.
The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help.

Cons:

The lobby is quite outdated and need a renovation to make it more inviting.
The window insulation of the room is poor, and the heating/air conditioning system is very noisy.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
H
Howard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee