Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)
Business centre
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 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
(58 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Calgary Tower and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • 17 Avenue SW - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • CORE Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Calgary Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 8th Street SW Station - 10 min walk
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 11 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosie’s Burgers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trolley 5 Restaurant and Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Analog Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to 17 Avenue SW
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown offers 124 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 phones along with free local calls (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.

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 self 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. 665 out of 1367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 430 out of 1367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1367 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel to stay in downtown area, economical as well. Had very good connectivity for the bus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luu Diem Quyen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Friendly. Good variety of options for breakfast. Lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON

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

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel close to center
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Micheline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quiet, clean. Easy access to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zhejia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size is very good, the bed is comfortable. Overall condition is comfortable. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zenaida

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff. Room was large but had minimal outdated furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

maria juliana lotero

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was clean and very large. Location convenient, walkable to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

beveley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were disturbed by loud partiers at 1:30 a.m. and again around 4ish a.m. Have staff do a walk around the hotel a few times over night. Hotel is a walkable distance to the saddle dome to hear a concert. Staff showed us the quickest route on a map and suggested a restaurant for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025