Aloft by Marriott Calgary University

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Aloft
8.4 (511 reviews)
2359 Banff Trail Northwest , Calgary , ca
+1 403-289-1973

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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:
Friendly staff
Great amenities
Comfortable rooms
Good location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Room dated
Water temperature issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
The hotel is described as spotlessly clean and well maintained, indicating good cleanliness standards.
Service
8.85
Staff members, especially Gemma and Harshita, received high praise for their friendliness and accommodating nature.
Location
8.55
The hotel has a great location close to public transportation and restaurants, enhancing guest convenience.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms are described as comfortable, offering good value for money.
Amenities
8.45
The hotel is full of amenities like a gym and a warm indoor pool that cater to families.
Value for Money
8.25
Guests feel that the quality of service and amenities provided are worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Breakfast options were highlighted as excellent, contributing to a satisfying dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.35
The collective experience of guests was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:18

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Free WiFi and 42” TVs
Located just 7 km from Calgary city centre, Aloft Hotel Calgary University offers stylish rooms equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi and 42” flat-screen TVs. Each room also features a mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a work desk for convenience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Guests can unwind at Le Soleil Spa, take a dip in the indoor pool, or stay active at the fitness centre with classes available. The hotel also offers a shared TV lounge and games room for entertainment.

Convenient Dining Options and Nearby Attractions
Indulge in grab-and-go pantry items at Re:fuel by Aloft or sip on drinks at the W XYZ Bar on-site. With McMahon Stadium and Canada Olympic Park in close proximity, as well as the Calgary Stampede grounds just a short drive away, there's plenty to explore near the hotel.

Book your stay at Aloft Hotel Calgary University for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please note, on the following dates in 2017 the indoor pool will be closed for private events: 8, 15, 16 April; 7, 31 May; 14 June; 23 July; 8, 23, 30 September; 21 October; and 4 November.

Breakfast Policy
-Breakfast is included for up to two guests (single or double occupancy).
-Children aged 12 and under eat free.
-Additional guests aged 12 and over will be charged $15.00 per person for breakfast.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
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 12 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 511 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Chris • extended_group • ca
7
Adequate but certainly not spectacular
Pros:

Excellent staff (friendly and helpful), good bar and snack area, satisfactory gym. Rooms are simple but fine, although desk chair is much too short for the desk.

Cons:

Rooms were dark, stuffy and had an odour (perhaps mould). Facility seems dimly lit, tired and in need of new carpet. On one morning, a truck was draining a horrible-smelling substance from the kitchen directly out the front door of the property. That left a terrible impression.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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M_und_M • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Doug • couple • ca
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • ca
10
The staff were great .
Pros:

Conveniently located for the public transportation .

Cons:

Is a motel/ circle so may not be what everyone wants.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Parking was provided with a parking pass which was highly visible on our dash but we still got a $100 parking ticket. Staff was no help with resolving this issue.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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ceazarbellp • Business
10
Nice
Pros:

Very nice accommodation wow wow

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
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H4762JLjoep • Business
10
Company event
Pros:

Excellent experience atmosphere is excellent too

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
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isabelle • couple • ca
9
Nous n’avons passé qu’une nuit.
Pros:

Le lit est bon. Le petit déjeuner est très bien.Bon séjour et bon rapport qualité/prix.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Lumie • solo_traveller • ng
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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paulg620 • Solo travel • Toronto, Ontario
10
Great value, rooms, service, best hotel on Banff Trail
Pros:

Excellent value, service, location. It's my go to in NW Calgary. Onsite spa , gym, bar all great and excellent , clean rooms with good AC.

2026-07-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Heidi • couple • ca
8
Good location to get to the Stampede with the c train station close by.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Wonderful selection of breakfast items included in our stay. Close to c train station.

Cons:

Dark wall in our room and not enough light. Pillows were feather and hard. Asked for foam pillows and they were better. No sports bar within walking distance.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • extended_group • gb
10
Homely, efficient, friendly, comfortable, and great value.
Pros:

Location, spacious room, good facilities, comfortable, and the staff were all so friendly.

Cons:

Nothing that I didn’t like!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ca
10
So far awesome!
Pros:

It was very accessible

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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bobshep101 • Family
4
We would not choose this hotel again.
Pros:

The beds are comfortable and the staff is helpful. The rest is bad. The lobby, elevators, halls, rooms, and bath are all dark due to low dim lighting. Makes no sense. Our toilet was oddly mounted against the glass shower wall making it awkward to use. The shower has no horizontal surface so we had to put our personal shower products on the floor. The tv did not work and when the guy came up to fix it, the Netflix and Prime buttons still had error codes. The tv had a light on it that made us drape a towel over it to sleep. The vinyl window blackout blind is old and torn. The window needs a sheer blind because there is no privacy from the adjacent building, and the room would be dark if the blind was closed.

2026-07-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Phil • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Carey • solo_traveller • nz
10
Great place to stay good value for money staff where really helpful especially as I was staying on my own first time in
Pros:

Clean walking distance to train easy to get into down town and stampede but most of all the staff we wonderful

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Ulf • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Modernes hippes Hotel mit top Preis-Leistung. leise Zimmer, viele Annehmlichkeiten: SPA, Fitness, kleiner Pool, Billard Tisch, Bar, Frühstück.
Besser als jedes Courtyard

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Mwat5 • Family
10
Fabulous staff, unique hotel and great stay
Pros:

Aloft review
We had a great stay at Aloft by Marriott Calgary University. Nice and easy to access from the highway and close to everything we needed. Jayma was super helpful upon checkin and graciously helped us solve an issue. All the staff were so kind, smiling and friendly - even cleaning staff encountered in the hallway. We all slept well. The beds were comfy and the bathroom was kinda cool with a sliding door. The pool was neat with cabanas, had music playing and we enjoyed it all to ourselves. The gym had more machines and weights than most hotels. The breakfast was also a step up from typical hotel breakfasts. The breakfast staff there were smiling, sweet and helpful. They even let us know there was fresh batch of French toast arriving in a couple minutes so we didn’t take the older pieces. Our teen said the place had a “vibe” (sorry, I’m not cool enough to use it correctly) and he was right. Priya, at the front desk, also went above and beyond in the morning. It is a great hotel with special staff. Five stars.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Imhotep2 • Couples • Seattle, Washington
6
Trendy and smelly
Pros:

Lobby sounded like a Chuckee Cheese with a pool party...
And the room smelled like a high-school gym locker room with dirty clothes.
And the door stop (floor stop) was broken.
So it is a trendy smelly hotel that needs better maintenance.
The layout of floor is awkward... try to find your room off your elevator...

2026-06-30 • via Tripadvisor
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18kelseyz • Family
10
Amazing staff
Pros:

We stayed for four nights for a family reunion. The location is great and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They really went above and beyond. Sabbu in particlar was an amazing front desk clerk

2026-06-29 • via Tripadvisor