Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 star property

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Lobby
Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1330 8th Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2R 1B6
  • Place, 17 Avenue SW
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Calgary Tower
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queen Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Queen Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Suite with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Calgary

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown is centrally located in Calgary, a 3-minute walk from 17 Avenue SW and a 2-minute drive from CORE Shopping Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Prince's Island Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Calgary Tower.

What's nearby

  • 17 Avenue SW - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Calgary Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Prince's Island Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • 8th Street SW Station - 10 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 15 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosie’s Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Analog Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Mount Royal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peppino’s 17Th - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a health club
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown offers 124 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 124 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a health club and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Calgary? This hotel has 1164 square feet (108 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,164 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 1966
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1300 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel, Balmain East

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JING

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

HAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to enjoy downtown Calgary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for business. Close to everything downtown and easy to get to airport as well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tafadzwa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Holly Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are large - good spacing. Clean and decent hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Z

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Clean and very safe. I would come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuaki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SANJAY, surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had everything you needed. Breakfast was ok but had to pay for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good and definitely improved compared to the last time I came here. Staff there are more friendly and welcoming. However I still don’t like the breakfast there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sullivan

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loveleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good stay. Comfortable room with a kitchenette at a good price. It’s in downtown and close to Island park and restaurants. Good variety of breakfast. Very welcoming and courteous staff. They were flexible with check in and check out times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amrit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CLARISA ALCANTARA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accessibility
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico Lai

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

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was walkable to the nearest downtown location that we were interested in. breakfast buffet was good and hotel staff was cordial
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025