Stayed at this hotel as part of a 4 day business trip to Calgary. All downtown hotels were fully booked and we were forced to look outside the downtown core for accomodation. The price was reasonable given the location, but when you factor in two cab rides, the price would be comparable to a downtown hotel. With that in mind, it was disappointing to see the size, and quality, of the accomodation. As part of a business trip I was able to accept the room, but if I had another person with me, or a family, the room would be too small. An example of this is that you are forced to step over the easy chair that is on one side of the bed to get out. There is so little space available that this chair touches the wall, and bed. Final point about this Holiday Inn is that the hotel restaurant was actually quite decent for breakfast, or a quick snack. We ate there three times with decent food and service. I mention this, because I am not sure if there are alternatives in this area.

Recently my Flight was cancelled into Calgary and unfortunately I didnt find out until after 6pm because I was on another flight. I then called the hotel and spoke to the manager who stated I had to call Orbitz as I booked the room through them. I called Orbitz and told them all the details and the nice lady said she would call the hotel directly. After a few minutes she came back on and said the manager was quite rude and said the contract states if you dont cancel before 6pm you have to pay the full amount. I then called the hotel again and funny enough the manager was very hard to get a hold of this time. When I spoke to one of the staff I explained that at worst I should end up paying for one night and I would understand. NOPE even though it wouldnt make sense to fly to Calgary as I would miss my appointment I would still PAY for both nights. I really tried to do my due diligence and call the hotel but all they want is the money. I WILL NEVER book at this hotel and be wary if you use a travel site they are very unforgiving.

Not a great layout, front desk said you needed to climb stairs to reach any of the rooms. I found that if you are on any of the floors you can drive around to the north side of the building and enter there. Then you can use luggage buggy to the elevator and get to your floor. Kind of crappy, as for the front desk staff, they should have known this was an option and suggested it. Restaurant was ok, nothing great. Stayed for 3 nights because of the location as it is close to stampede park. You can even catch the train behind the hotel and save the $13.00 parking at the Stampede centre. No fridge, so you couldn't even keep water cold.

Went there on a convention in Stampede park, and a client book me into this Holiday Inn which is near to the venue. Right behind the hotel is a train station to the Stampede ground, very convenient. The Room is pretty small for a Canadian hotel. Got a room facing the car park, behind the hotel. Quiet and nice.