Aloft by Marriott Calgary University

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Aloft
8.4 (560 reviews)
2359 Banff Trail Northwest , Calgary , ca
+1 403-289-1973

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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:
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 560 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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Grant • family_with_children • ca
7
Pros:

Got to park underground with our bikes on the suv. Room was comfortable.

Cons:

Pool was small no hot tub. Buffet was good but congested for seating

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

Breakfast- bagels were a bit stale

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Shibin • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Good room and clean

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • ca
6
I doubt that I will stay at the facility again
Pros:

Breakfast was OK
Location was good

Cons:

This size of the room was very disappointing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • jp
7
It was adequate but not the cleanest
Pros:

It’s very close to Banff Trail station so it’s convenient for access to the city and the university. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

My room was on the station side and it shook every time a train went by. It was quite noisy as well. Amenities that had been used, such as mouthwash or coffee pods and cups, were not restocked. Some trash (meal leftovers) that had been left in the hallway by a guest was not cleaned up for two days.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Tasawar • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Good staff, really good breakfast and also the stuff at the buffet.
Loved my stay at Aloft.
Downtown approachable via train-super convenient

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Haley • solo_traveller • ca
3
Disappointing
Cons:

The room was stuffy and dark and smelt like old socks, the window looked out into the parking lot which gave very little privacy and did not open to let air in. The toilet was wobbly and the shower didn't drain properly. The carpet was dingy and the headboard was peeling.. the pictures on the site of the rooms are very misleading I didn't even stay the second night I went to a different hotel.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Conway-Brown • solo_traveller • ca
5
I was disappointed in the inadequacies of the room.
Cons:

Very poor lighting in the room; in main room there were only overhead lights from bed headboard; control switches were at the room door not beside the bed so you had to get out of bed to turn them off; light on desk did not give adequate light to do work. Room had no side chair when there was more than enough room for that; chair at desk was not an office chair.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Vic • couple • ca
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Yashar • solo_traveller • se
3
Pros:

The staff were very nice and helpful.
The room size was very generous

Cons:

The room ventilation was extremely bad. I could smell bad air when entering my first room, they changed the room for me, in the begining it was OK, but then, it was not OK after.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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joy • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Confort, salle de sport piscine

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Srdan • couple • ca
5
Convenient location but everything else is sub par, wouldn’t stay there again.
Pros:

Location wise it was nice and close towards the highway to Banff which.

Cons:

We got dirty stained sheets, the room smelled like urine, the parking lot was way too small and breakfast was not very good.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Aforson • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

The room was neat.

Cons:

The breakfast was terrible and the staff not really friendly.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • ca
8
Great location and a nice atmosphere
Pros:

The location was great for the event we went to.

Cons:

The shower didn’t drain, and the lighting was poor

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Aishling • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
8
A good low cost option especially for families with young children.
Pros:

The location is great but parking was an issue on busy nights although the staff worked hard to find us onsite parking. The staff are hard working and the little restaurant was surprisingly good. The kids seemed to be enjoying the pool too.

Cons:

The construction and design are not good, making operations a challenge: poor lighting in our room, uneven floors, a rat maze to get to our room, etc

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Reineke • couple • nl
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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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