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Best Western Suites Downtown Calgary
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1330 8 St SWCalgary, AB T2R 1B6
(403) 228-6900
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
5 reviews for Best Western Suites Downtown Calgary
5 reviews in English
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Review from Violet P.
10/29/2011
Don't be fooled by the exterior of this hotel. It looks like a high rise apartment and likely was at one time. The hotel staff are competent but not the friendliest. You need your room key to go up the elevator which I like the security. I've stayed in a few rooms including queen bed with a bathroom, sitting area, and a kitchenette with burners, microwave, and fridge. The other room was a 2 bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen with a stove and full sized fridge. The living room was big, with a sofa and tv. The larger room also had a tv. I really liked that there were temperature controls in both bedrooms and the living room. You can see into the office building across the street through the sheer curtains.
The breakfast is enjoyable but you need your room key to get in. There's a selection of bread, english muffins, and pastries, fruit fresh and fruit salad, eggs, potatoes, and sausage (or bacon), cereal, waffle makers, selection of juices, coffee, and tea.
The gym is in the basement and not heavy traffic. There are 2 treadmills, elliptical, bike, and weight machine. The free weights are in the sauna area.
There are vending machines around, if you crave a late night snack. The location is close to restaurants, Safeway, and about a 10 min. walk from the train station. -
Review from Patricia M.
Edmonton, AB
10/8/2011
The Good:
1.CLEAN
I have serious issues with cleanliness and organization. I am neurotic when it comes to sleeping in hotels. It usually takes one hour for me to inspect, disinfect, and organize everything. I turn the entire room upside down to ensure that there are no bed bugs (mattresses are flipped and furniture is moved). My face turned into a maniacal grin when I realized that the mattress was actually encased in a zippered cover.
2.ROOM
The hotel is very clean and comes with a fridge, tiny stove, sink, and everything you need to make/eat a meal.
Out of all the hotels we have stayed at in the last few years, this hotel had the best bed. It was unbelievably comfortable.
3. SERVICE
I don't care how helpful the staff is because I come to a hotel to wind down at night and sleep, not make friends. The reception staff is average.
The continental breakfast is great and the waffle machine is my new best friend (all hotels should have one). The staff that works in the dining room is phenomenal.
The Bad:
The internet connection is non-existent. It states that wi-fi is free but after my own experience and reading reviews online, there might as well be no wi-fi. It is slower than any dial-up connection I have ever used. -
Review from Elvis A.
8/24/2011
Ambiance: Good
Room: Good
Service/Concierge: N/A (not used)
Parking: Free
Location: Average
This place turned out to be a surprise. The location though farther from downtown is decent especially of you have access to a car. We were here during the holiday period and most of the hotels were charging a fortune for rooms.
The rooms were quite nice with a good sized main room and a decent mini kitchen. The washroom was clean and a good size as well. There are plenty of dining options nearby so can't complain there. You can also walk to the main downtown drag if you are inclined. parking is free which is a huge plus given what you pay for it in downtown.
I think its a decent bet for people staying long term or on a last minute getaway. -
Review from Nora J.
Toronto, ON
7/17/2011
Mixed review for this hotel.
I booked a last minute stay during stampede, so there weren't very many hotel options left.
Positives: Very large suites, a living room with separate bedroom, and a mini kitchen as well. Located near 17th ave which was a nice place to dine and shop. Well priced. Free wi-fi.
Negatives: Not exactly downtown, you'll need to cab or drive. This may be a plus for those driving into Calgary, because they have free parking, but for myself it was a negative. I had to take cabs everywhere and because it was stampede, I even missed a meeting because I couldn't get a taxi to come out to the Best Western and pick me up!
Also, the large rooms are indeed reasonably priced but you kind of get what you pay for. They aren't particularly luxurious, very basic. Not much in the way of maid service either; they just make your bed and take any towels left on the floor. They did not touch any other part of the room, no straightening up or wiping down the bathroom, or anything, even obvious garbage or mess.
I was going to recommend this hotel for families, because of the spacious suites and free parking. However, when I checked out early (5am), I noticed many seedy characters in the elevator and lobby. It seemed like the person I rode down in the elevator with was making some kind of 'transaction' outside the lobby.
Wouldn't go back unless there weren't better options. -
Review from Jeanette B.
Edmonton, AB
12/4/2008
I stayed here with a friend, when I visited Calgary earlier this year, and I really enjoyed my stay. I booked a room with two double beds online and got a decent price. When we arrived, the front staff was really courteous and helpful, and we had no problem with my reservation at all.
The room was spacious and it came with a small kitchenette. The mini oven and sink were so cute! The decor in the room was quite nice. I liked the art that was hanging on the walls. It made me feel like I was at home, rather than in a hotel. There was wireless Internet in the room, and there was even a computer terminal with Internet in the lobby that you could use for free. The room was fairly clean, except for a really long hair in the bathtub.
The beds were my favourite part. They were so comfortable, especially the overstuffed pillows and comforter! I wanted to take these home. Our room was facing the street, rather than the parking lot, so it was a bit noisy at night, especially during the weekend. This hotel is also in a shady area, but we didn't have any problems. We walked from our hotel to the downtown core, and this didn't take long at all.
I was going to stay here again, when I was in Calgary last month, but unfortunately, it was all booked.
