World City Guide

Hotels

The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$ (under C$100)
$$ (C$100 to C$200)
$$$ (C$200 to C$300)
$$$$ (over C$300)

The prices quoted are per double room per night, exclusive of tax, and breakfast is not included, unless otherwise specified.

Fairmont Palliser
The Fairmont Palliser, a city landmark in Downtown Calgary, is the city’s most elegant hotel and offers impeccable service and hospitality. Conveniently connected by a skywalk to the Telus Convention Centre, the Calgary Tower and the Glenbow Museum, the hotel boasts 405 luxurious rooms featuring all mod cons, including high speed Internet access and Sony PlayStations.

133 Ninth Avenue SW
Tel: (403) 262 1234.
Website: www.fairmont.com/palliser/
Price: $$$$

Westin Calgary
One block from Eau Claire Market, the newly renovated Westin Calgary is another good choice in Downtown Calgary with 525 bright, well appointed rooms, a gym and an indoor heated pool, good meeting facilities and a bar/restaurant.

320 4th Avenue SW
Tel: (403) 266 1611 or (888) 625 5144.
Website: www.westincalgary.com
Price: $$$$

Kensington Riverside Inn
Located in Calgary's trendy Kensington area (a short walk from the business district) and commanding views of the Bow River and downtown Calgary, this small hotel is a real gem. The rooms are all individually decorated, and feature all mod cons, including wireless Internet access, TVs, CD players and VCRs, bathrobes, irons and ironing boards, and heated towel bars, while some have gas fireplaces, jetted tubs, balconies or patios.

1126 Memorial Drive NW
Tel: (403) 228 4442.
Website: www.kensingtonriversideinn.com
Price: $$$

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Calgary Airport
Comfortable motel accommodation by the airport. Rooms have coffee-making facilities, hair dryers, iron & ironing boards, two telephones, in-room movies, complimentary high speed Internet access and 25" TVs. Indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a gym, a coin operated laundry and an airport shuttle.

2481 39th Avenue NE
Tel: (403) 250 1800 or (800) 456 4000 for bookings.
Website: www.countryinns.com
Price: $$ includes breakfast.

Holiday Inn Calgary Downtown Conference Centre
The Holiday Inn Downtown, renovated in 2004, offers 188 rooms and 22 suites over 12 floors. The hotel enjoys a convenient downtown location, and it is the closest to Stampede Park. There is an outdoor pool, a gym, a restaurant, conference facilities and free parking.

119 12th Avenue SW
Tel: (403) 266 4611 or (800) 661 9378.
Website: www.holiday-inn.com/calgary-dwntn
Price: $$

Along River Ridge B&B
Charming B&B enjoying an excellent river setting in North West Calgary. There are two rooms only, both cosy and comfortable, with en suite facilities. Friendly welcome. Open fireplace, billiards and Jacuzzi. Parking and private entrance. Tranquil backyard garden and 50-foot river deck.

1919 52nd Street NW
Tel: (403) 247 1330 or (888) 434 9555.
Website: www.alongriverridgebb.ca
Price: $