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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Calgary

In the heart of Calgary, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of University of Calgary and Foothills Medical Centre. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Market Mall and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Alberta Children's Hospital.

What's nearby

  • McMahon Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Calgary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Calgary Tower - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Stampede Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

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 with free breakfast, near University of Calgary
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Calgary? This hotel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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

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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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

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1264 reviews

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to C Train. Stayed here two years in a row and will be back next!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makhiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Underground parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Onur

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front counter staff were so kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AARON, Edmonton

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

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quick trip to visit family. The hotel met all our needs. We were impressed with the breakfast that was included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrid

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Even on Stampeders game day the area was safe and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel wifi breakfast is good, booked another night after,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025