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

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Calgary in Calgary

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Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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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

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Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

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

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Calgary

Heart of Calgary.With a stay at this Northwest Calgary hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Calgary and 2 miles (3 km) of Foothills Medical Centre. Alberta Children's Hospital and Market Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • McMahon Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Calgary - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Stampede Park - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Trail Station - 1 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 15 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - Capitol Hill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬12 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near University of Calgary in Calgary
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.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Nov 24 - Nov 25
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG is 11.6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Cowboys Casino (9-min drive) and Elbow River Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG to downtown Calgary?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG is 2.5 mi away from Calgary.

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. 824 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1257 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blossom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had the basic things that most family with kids need. Rooms are clean and staff are polite. For breakfast, they have eggs, sausage or bacon, and coffee for the adults. They have pancakes and hot cocoa for kids. Regular breakfast like toast are available too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Springfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very welcoming and attentive. I rated it for limited parking as we have GMC 3500 dually and were not confident we could park underground due to height and tight corners. I suggest that the property encourage anyone who registers with a car to park underground so that larger vehicles have a spot to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not happy with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yutong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast a lot of options ,the room was clean & the pool was nice & my kids loved the waterslide
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rabbiya

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. Clean, up to date, and lots of great amenities. The breakfast was well stocked and had lots of good options. Our room was clean, and comfortable. The pool and waterslide were lots of fun, however the pool surface was very abrasive and harsh. Not exactly something that can be fixed easily, but more so just something that people should know about. The bottoms of our feet, my daughter’s knee, and my elbow all got scraped due to the surface on the inside and bottom of the pool. Overall a great hotel though!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnelda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, staff are friendly especially in the dining room. Excellent breakfast and clean our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Myrna

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best part of the hotel was the water slide on the pool. Kids loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quick but Enough Breakfast

Breakfast is quick and good, especially the pancake machine is great! No so many options but still good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

SuLing

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had booked a room at this hotel in January. Me and my 3 children left
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place overall for families but overrun with kids sports teams while we were there, sprinting down the halls and taking over the elevators. Breakfast buffet was very good and pool and parking as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adedayo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Its a great location for family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucien

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average at best. Subway station right next to it so homeless people are in the area and wandering about right next to the parking lot. Pool had vomit at the top of the water slide and on the floor by the seating area, as soon as I noticed I notified the front desk and it took 30-40 minutes for someone to come and check it out. By then the kids had splashed water on it and it got washed into the pool. The person who came to check it out didn’t even sanitize the area. Not good enough of a response to the situation. In such a case the slide should of been closed off promptly and the mess could’ve been cleaned up properly so the water didn’t get contaminated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025