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Calgary Marriott Hotel
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110 9th Avenue SECalgary, AB T2G 5A6
(403) 266-7331
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5 reviews for Calgary Marriott Hotel
5 reviews in English
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Review from Court S.
Airdrie, AB
12/31/2010
Got a suite downtown so that I didnt have to drive home after my christmas party. Bed was great. Champagne and Strawberries delivered on time. Valet was great. Breakfast was great too. Would stay here again!
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Review from Nick S.
9/28/2011
I ended up booking a room at the Marriott in downtown Calgary, despite the fact that I'm "local."
"Why," you ask, eyebrows raised suspiciously?
Well let's just say I was participating in an event after work where significant quantifies of alcohol would be consumed... and the cab rides home and back, as well as needing to work downtown the following day, made an overnighter seem more reasonable.
Soooo.... I'm reviewing a Calgary hotel from the perspective of a Calgarian, but also as someone who has done significant business travel through the years. This includes lengthy stays at other Marriott's.
The verdict?
Well, this hotel would love to consider itself "5 star," but unfortunately, it is not. There are pros and cons to weigh before you stay.
Pros:
-- The location. It sits between the Calgary Tower, and Stephen Avenue. You have a wide array of restaurants within a block. These include Charcut, Catch, and Divino.
Physically connected to the Marriot is Milestone's, which I consider one of the better "chain" restaurants.
As well, the hotel has its own restaurant and bar, which includes a rooftop patio overlooking Stephen Avenue.
In addition:
-- It's a block from the LRT, so all of downtown is readily accessible without a cab.
-- it's physically connected to the Telus Convention Center
-- there are breakout meeting rooms for conference hosting
-- a Starbucks in the lobby.
-- valet Parking
Cons:
-- Valet Parking. Yeah... It was a "pro" in some respects, but a con in others. Here's why: they charge an additional $35 a day for this service, on top of the tip you will no doubt feel obligated to provide. You will also pay for any additional vehicles/guests, even if they are visiting for dinner. Your only other real option is to seek out nearby Impark lots, which in the core, are nearly as expensive.
-- The valet parking is kind of inconvenient if you want to stop by your room for a while, and head out again later. It can take up to half an hour for the valets to retrieve your vehicle, so call ahead.
-- Additional $15.95 per day for high speed internet. Seriously, if I were traveling to Calgary on a regular basis for business, I'd skip any hotel that charges extra for this. The novelty of "high speed" vs. dial up died years ago. Make it free.
And as an aside, I also find it interesting that higher priced hotels feel the need to charge for Internet access, while the cheaper ones throw it in. Why is that? What are we paying the premium for, exactly?
-- For the price, the room was nothing special. It was clean, modern, but of the "older/smaller/but recently refurbished" variety. So without knocking down walls, they are still limited to the physical dimensions of when the hotel was built.
-- The price. All in, the room was way too pricey for what I was getting.
Overall, it would be fine for an out of town business traveler who was cabbing it from the airport IF they were getting a decent corporate rate. Otherwise, for the price, it falls short. -
Review from Aspasia s.
7/19/2009
We stayed at the Calgary Marriott for one night during Stampede Week. We have never heard of this phenomena until that day. We stayed over night and off to a long business meeting the next day. Suffice it to say, Stampede Week - Canada's version of the Wild Wild West - was quite annoying, especially after just arriving from a holiday in richly cultured and historical Istanbul (Turkey).
My room was on the 15th floor with a direct view of Calgary's phallic symbol - the tower. The room was a basic business hotel that felt more like a "Courtyard" than a regular Marriott. The bathroom included very basic fixtures and tiles (no marbles or German/Italian finishing) and minimum amenities - lotion, shampoo and conditioner.
My stay was pleasant, nothing special, nothing out of the ordinary. It was a very ordinary pleasant experience. -
Review from J A.
7/18/2010 1 Check-in Here
Location is great, as are the beds. Starbucks in the lobby. Lots of great restaurants within a short walk. Nice indoor pool and fitness room with updated equipment. Rooms have good TVs but lacks free internet. Valet parking takes a long time to retrieve your car. Minor problems were handled quickly and thoughtfully by the managers.
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Review from Tiffany W.
7/21/2010
We stayed here because we got in very late from a flight and b/c it was stampede period, most economical hotels in the city were outrageously priced. We lived here off our points. I wasnt happy that they charge for parking (no selfparking) $35 on weekday and $25 on weekends (this hotel caters to the business clientele). Although we technically arrived after 12:30 midnight, we were still charged $35!! It's ok, I definitely won't pay for this hotel b/c it's too overpriced.
Specialties
With a convenient location near eclectic shopping, fine dining and world-class corporations, the Calgary Marriott hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Offering the largest guestrooms in downtown and the utmost hospitality, our newly renovated Calgary hotel accommodations showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, plush bedding, LCD HDTVs and unobstructed views of the vibrant metropolis. Sip your favorite latte at Starbucks, or savor a deluxe breakfast buffet at Traders Grill - at our Calgary hotel's restaurants you'll find classic cuisine and innovative dishes designed to tempt your palate throughout the day. Host an unforgettable meeting or event in more than 4,000 square feet of flexible function space - perfect for weddings, banquets, and corporate gatherings. From our indoor swimming pool and dedicated concierge to a 24-hour business center, we offer the most amenities among downtown Calgary hotels.
