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

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Point of interest
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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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 pool 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.

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
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 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).

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 841 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That everything is nice and suitable to stay in ,my self and kids like staying in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, edmonton

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location on banff trail, near the mayor highways easy to get to and to leave the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONI ANNE, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast service is good. Entrance is not nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly specially tita nida and crew from the breakfast buffet. Place are clean easy access to high way specially goin to banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean pool area. The hotel is getting a bit dated but the rooms were clean and we enjoyed our 1 night stay, overall. Good location and very efficient check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The rooms and beds were comfortable. The lobby and sitting areas had furniture that was badly worn. It needs to be replaced or recovered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waled K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, North Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, room and location. Bathroom was not cleaned properly, saw some hairs on the floor and tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the train station!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivneeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room; nice staff; good price; good breakfast;
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Felix

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family-friendly hotel

Great budget-friendly place to stay with the family. Our suite was spacious and very clean. Kids loved the pool and waterslide. The free breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

curtis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025