Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG

Enjoy a wide selection of breakfast options at our buffet, featuring cheese omelets and sausages.
Enjoy al fresco dining with a view of the surrounding trees and a warm fire in the background.
Relax in style with plush sofas and a warm fireplace, surrounded by natural beauty.
Experience a welcoming atmosphere in our spacious lobby, featuring comfortable seating areas and beautiful artwork.
Enjoy a thrilling water slide experience and relax by the pool in a spacious area with seating and dining options.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2373 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T2M4L2
  • McMahon Stadium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Calgary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Foothills Medical Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Calgary
An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary 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 offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from McMahon Stadium. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 10 minutes by foot from University of Calgary and a 3-minute drive from Foothills Medical Centre
As a guest of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (225 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Calgary hotel is smoke free.

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Calgary NW-Banff Trail
Holiday Inn Express Hotel NW-Banff Trail
Holiday Inn Express Hotel NW-Banff Trail Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel NW-Banff Trail Hotel Calgary
Holiday Inn Express Calgary NW University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express NW University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Calgary NW University Area
Holiday Inn Express NW University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Calgary NW University Area
Holiday Inn Express Calgary NW University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Calgary NW University Area
Hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Calgary NW Banff Trail
Holiday Inn Express Suites Calgary NW University Area
Holiday Inn Express NW Hotel
Holiday Inn Express NW
Holiday Inn Express Suites Calgary NW University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Calgary NW University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1152 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ndinini

Travelled with family
The property was good and convenient for short term travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our TV came on at 4:30 and 5:30 am both days. No picture just sound. That was very strange.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketankumar

Travelled with family
Na
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebleh

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonny

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie, Kamloops

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee-Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is nice, lots pf parking, lots of options for restaurants. Staff are friendly! Breakfast is alright.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a family emergency and they refused to give me a refund of my booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Floyd

.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not the best stay but overall ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Baldip

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I requested a quiet room and got the loudest one possible (right above the waterslide that doesn’t close until 10pm)!!! Front desk was not friendly either
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheleen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

larry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comforable room good breakfast crowded parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Prince George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratap

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool with slide is a great place for kids to engage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool area. Beds were also very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with family
This property was only okay. I wish they cleaned our bathroom better. The grass m that came with the room stayed in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025