Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Calgary Zoo

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1250 Mckinnon Dr NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7T7
  • Calgary Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Scotiabank Saddledome
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Stampede Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Low Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(239 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Calgary

Mayland Heights stay.Your stay at this Mayland Heights hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Calgary Zoo and Casino Calgary. Sunridge Mall and Max Bell Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Calgary Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Stampede Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Marlborough Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 16 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casino Calgary - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Song Huong Vietnamese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hidden Spot - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

3.5-star hotel near Calgary Zoo
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

  • 1 building
  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 232 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG offers 168 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

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 complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 20 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 20
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: CAD 50 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 20 to 25 for adults, and CAD 0 to 0 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night plus CAD 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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.
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Calgary-Airport Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport
Holiday Inn Hotel Calgary-Airport
Calgary Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Calgary
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport - Calgary Hotel Calgary
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Airport - Calgary
Holiday Inn Express Calgary
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Calgary Airport Hotel Calgary

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG is 8.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG on Jul 1, 2025 start from $110.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 20 and 25 for adults, CAD 0 and 0 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Calgary (3-min drive) and Cowboys Casino (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG is home to Twelve Fifty Bar & Grill, which features American cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG to downtown Calgary?

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG is 2.8 mi away from Calgary.

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2029 out of 3922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 986 out of 3922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 440 out of 3922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 224 out of 3922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 243 out of 3922 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms at the hotel were clean and functional. We liked that they used Dove products which were excellent for a family with sensitive skin. The pool was small and a bit cold, but our young child still enjoyed it. The poor ratings relate to the shuttle, location and general customer service. There is no instruction to call for the airport shuttle. After waiting 10 minutes we called the first number we found on the website and were told the shuttle comes every 13 minutes. We waited another 10 and dug further to find the local phone number and spoke to the shuttle driver who said it would be 18 minutes, which in the end turned into over 30. The shuttle is really just an old van. While the hotel appears close to the airport it took 18 minutes to drive there with no traffic, and we passed another Holiday Inn that was much, much closer - the name “Calgary Airport” is very misleading. There is nothing nearby. They gave us free breakfast to compensate for the shuttle confusion, which was appreciated. We arrived at 9:32 pm and were told our only food options were delivery because the restaurant kitchen closed at 9:30. We ran to the restaurant with all our luggage to see if they would make something we could take to the room and were pleasantly surprised to find out they don’t close until 11 pm. Clearly lacking some communication between departments. Kids eat free and dinner was quite good. The breakfast is good for a free breakfast, but I wouldn’t pay for it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ckean environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

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

10/10 Excellent

neal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant on site was good. Has a bar and vlts. Friendly staff. Got the jacuzzi suite and was impressed with the size and quality. However the kitchenette was void of everything required. Glasses. Mugs for tea and coffee. Plates. Bowls. Cutlery. Everything .Empty. my only complaint but a major fail. Everything else was perfect. Would recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness
No long term parking despite having a “complementary shuttle”
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Goshen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

This hotel fit our needs for location to activities around the city (3 day stay) but it’s in need of an upgrade. While the room was comfortable and appeared to be clean, we had to move some furniture and it was dirty in the hidden corners. It was also noisy but that’s not the fault of the hotel; just the bad luck of being near inconsiderate guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fereshteh Roud

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stefanos, Grande Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When a person is picked up from the airport, asking them to tell you, the property address is unreasonable. Most of the time clients will not know the property address and this would be something that would trip them up in my case. I was frustrated so as much as I enjoyed my stay at your hotel, this part left a sour taste in my mouth.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo, TORONTO

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area, but nothing much around the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water from the sink tap took quite a bit of time to warm up and never really got hot. Was in the middle of renovations that we were not aware of.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur, Kamloops

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy. Hotel has thin walls. If you want quiet place to stay. Don’t stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sukhjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great transit airport

A bit farther from the airport than anticipated but overall it stays true to Holiday Inn standard of quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with great beds. Hot breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ui Heang

Great airport shuttle service. Good hot breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a very nice hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. King suit is very comfortable and relaxing. Unfortunately our stay was very quick as we had an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025