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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $135
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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 Athletic Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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.

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

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

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 3 percent

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

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. 908 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1376 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Courtenay

Traveled with family and small children
room was fine,towels had to be obtained from front desk for pool, and teenage daughter had a gingerale when asking for towels - but heard staff say 'watch her'.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Spacious room that slept 5 people comfortably. Clean room and hotel. Underground parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yanpeng

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Curtis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and clean room. Nothing to complain about at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. Breakfast was actually perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Zoey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice and clean, beds comfy but shower pressure low.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, spacious rooms and bathrooms. Comfy beds. Super clean. New. Great breakfast. Super nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious, clean room with super comfy beds & pillows. A warm cozy port in a storm!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf, Caledonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff and Top notch Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice, clean and organized. Location was great (train station across the street). Breakfast was great as well. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Leia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William, Medicine Hat

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf Valerian, Caledonia

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lilia, Sherwood Park

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were super clean and with view to the city. We had a family reunion and booked 4 rooms. Each had a great time and In the morning , breakfast was was great too. It will be my next stop again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026