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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a balcony, a grey sofa, a small table, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A hotel room with a gray sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern lobby with seating, large windows, and an exit sign.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1020 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1J2
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen Avenue
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince's Island Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

A fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bow River. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests speak favorably about the area's walkability and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Scotiabank Saddledome and a few minutes from Calgary Tower
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This Calgary hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 15 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Calgary
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Calgary
Calgary Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Calgary
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Calgary South

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1022 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and really good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff was very helpfull. Would stay at this same hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Berlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room and excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, stay, facility and reasonable location within a reasonable price point.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nitzy Isamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great is a nice location to be in!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are super clean, we didn't expect this type of breakfast (perfect for all the family, and the location is really good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Purity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice , friendly staff easy check on and out .Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean, the bed super comfortable, we slept like babies, and there was a good variety of food for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and overall stay was great. Breakfast wasn’t the best
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jewel Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is amazing! Fresh, staffs were great and parking is safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betzabe

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room and easy check in. The breakfast was very yum
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Booked mainly for the jet tub. But didnt realize it was in the middle of down town till i got there. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdalla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception & breakfast buffet staff and room service plus location was perfect for my business visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable, helpful staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Inna

Liked: Staff & service
The location is perfect,room was very clean,and breakfast was amazing,but the only thing I would recommend please change the shower curtain in room 301 because it’s in a very bad condition But everything else was perfect ;)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really appreciate the staff help
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean Breakfeast buffet is really good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable with a nice layout. Breakfast was good for the price and we had a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff friendly . Kind of noisy, we could hear people talking loudly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, free breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026