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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Tower)
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2231 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 4L2
  • Place, McMahon Stadium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Foothills Medical Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Tower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Tower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Calgary

With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, you'll be centrally located in Calgary, a 1-minute drive from University of Calgary and 8 minutes from Calgary Tower. .This motel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Scotiabank Saddledome and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Stampede Park.
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What's nearby

  • McMahon Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Calgary - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Olympic Oval - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Banff Trail Station - 4 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 18 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - Capitol Hill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kinjo Sushi & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University

Motel with free parking, near University of Calgary
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Calgary motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Stay in one of 82 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beverly

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

darrell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a good kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine, staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, helpful , clean hotel and rooms great housekeeping
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meilyr

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location provided easy access to everywhere in and around Calgary.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot is monitored. The breakfast was alright. It would be nice to have a few more options available like scrambled eggs and bacon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Friendly staff. Breakfast could be better. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lariza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2D1N. The place was clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location. The breakfast was provided in this hotel. The staff were very helpful and polite throughout our stay. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and good value for the price. I will choose this hotel again when we come back in Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great. Breakfast was good. Lots of healthy food. Check in was fast andceasy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kamen

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff refuse to permit use of facility PC and printer. Unacceptable. Otherwise an ok place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was sufficient for our needs. The room was clean. Not new or fancy but good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gilbert, Edmontona

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Took several days to return the damage deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Noemi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking area is safe and everyone has spot. The staff helpful, kind and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

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

Amazing

The room was very clean and was equipped with a kitchenette and large TV. The staff were super friendly and kind, and they check up on you to see if everything’s okay. Facilities were great and the gym is 24/7 which is even better. Beyond happy with the stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Everything was good, not high end and certainly not low end. Excellent value for the rate we paid and will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonita

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

8/10 Good

Andreea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good options for breakfast, safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025