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

2.5 star property

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

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 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

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About this property

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

Hotel in Northwest 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.

In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG provides a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 2500 square feet (225 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 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

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1163 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Quick stay passing through; great for kids

Stayed with my son while passing through. He loved the pool and slide. The breakfast had lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

July

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice people working at hotels specially house keeping team.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Payton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, surrounding areas. Didn’t love wasn’t able to use the pool as guests because there was swim lessons happening. Did not feel like as a guest we were able to use the pool which was disappointing. If I knew there was private swimming lessons probably would have booked else where.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ndinini

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

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

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

2/10 Terrible

Baldip

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pratap

Traveled 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