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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University

2.0 of 5
2231 Banff Trail, Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L2, Canada
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Ranked #47 of 96 hotels in Calgary
3.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
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Sablehat
British Columbia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

After booking a room online (through a third party) I mistakenly booked a smoking room and Loreta at the front desk had zero customer service when she informed us we had to pay an extra $10 to switch. The room prices were identical, it was a Sunday with few guests but Loreta hid behind "policy" and has lost our business... More

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MarAndr
Edmonton, Canada
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Pros: 1. Close to the U of C nd C-train 2. Relatively inexpensive 3. Newer rooms in the tower 4. Very clean (rooms in the tower) 5. Good pool and Gym 6. Fast Internet 7. Fridge and microwave in every room Cons: 1. Carpets smell like they are just off chemical plant 2. Reception is under-stuffed 3. Breakfast is continental... More

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EconoInnsSuites, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about us! We are glad that you noticed that our rooms are clean! We have one the Alberta Hotel And Lodging Associations Housekeeping 5 years in a row, including 2011! During the winter, we take time to fully deep clean each of our guests rooms, which would... More

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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Jammed door locks, terrible service, stale breakfast, windows in the showers that won't lock, lights that don't turn off, and sketchy occupants More

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tibi_g13
Montreal, Canada
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It's not the best, it's true, but this motel looks better than area motels' average. I had a room in main building, at first look seems to be OK. Breakfast is served in a nice area, large room with TV, fireplace, comfortable tables and chairs. More

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shazam10
Sydney
Top Contributor
59 reviews
21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was just after a room that was reasonably priced and that would give me a comfortable place to rest after some long driving. It served its purpose. It was clean and it was comfortable but apart from that nothing special. Typical of an Econo Lodge. More

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Miraclesmom
Beautiful BC
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12 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This simple, value priced accomodation was clean, basic (they really "could" do better without much cost or trouble) breakfast, friendly staff, and is an excellent location for visiting Foothills Hospital. Fitness room basic but adequate. More

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EconoInnsSuites, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, responded to this review
9 January 2012

The entire staff here is so glad that you decided to write a review about us! We are so glad that you found our rooms to be clean! Actually, we are the 2011 ALHA Housekeeping Award recipient. We have won that award 5 years in a row now! We take great pride on how clean our rooms our, they are... More

mcc129
Red Deer, Canada
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Cheap Clean Safe Lodging, but that's all... Almost all of the Hotels and Motels in motel row seem quite sketchy. But If you need a clean safe place to stay to visit the Foothills Hospital, Mcmahon Stadium, or U of C, this is a great choice. Like most of the motels in motel row, it's cheap. I have stayed in... More

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Ukelele67
Victoria, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was my second stay in this hotel. It is an unpretentious, great value place to stay. The rooms are comfortable if ordinary. Too many hotels in Calgary are overpriced to begin with then you get dinged extra for parking, wifi, breakfast, etc. Here, it's all included. Sure, the breakfast is basic, but it is what I'd be eating at... More

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EconoInnsSuites, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Hello! I'm so glad you took the time to write us a review! Providing the essentials to our guests is our top priority. Our breakfast and our other amenities are the perfect option for people looking to get the best value for their money. You are correct, there is an LRT station less than a block away. Big T's is... More

JimBorkosky
Hamilton, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

We stay at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University in Calgary several times a year for 40 days or more in any year. Our experiences have always been excellent. We find the staff all to be extremely helpful and we always get the support we need. The breakfasts are very good and the hotel amenities are great. We enjoy... More

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EconoInnsSuites, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Hello! Thank you so much for going out of your way to write us a review on TripAdvisor! We are so glad that you enjoy staying with us!We certainly enjoy having you here. Hope to see you more! More

MECTraveller
Lethbridge, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We decided to get a cheaper motel room here since we were only in town for one night to go to a Calgary Flames game and were looking for a place to sleep and cook a meal. I had booked a kitchenette room and they thought they were doing us a favor by putting us in one of the newer... More

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EconoInnsSuites, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, responded to this review
4 November 2011

Thank you very much for taking the time to write about your stay. We apologize that your stay did not go as expected. We attempted to fulfill a request made on the original reservation, so we gave you a complimentary upgrade into our newer tower section All pre-paid credit cards must be properly registered online in order for a payment... More

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Address: 2231 Banff Trail, Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L2, Canada

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