The rooms are as advertised and plenty comfortable. I had business at the Fooothills and really appreciated not having to make my way through the one way street maze that is downtown Calgary. Parking is indeed half a block away but it is well lit and there is plenty of foot traffic in the early evening so I did not feel unsafe but I don't think I would like to return alone late at night. It is very reasonable at $8. Front desk service was excellent. I thought phone calls were free meaning they do not charge the unbelievable charge of $1.50 per call (take that big chains) but what they really mean is that you can dial long distance and talk for free. I noticed a washer and dryer on the floor I was on (fifth). This will be my go to hotel when I visit Calgary from now on for personal reasons.

I was surprised to find such a large and professional hotel on campus at the University of Calgary. The room was small but very functional, and the arrival and departure experiences fine. The breakfast was suitable to a business hotel. The reception-area tuck shop had good selection, even for extended stays.

The hotel is located on the west side of U of C, so it's a hike to the C-Train if you want to get downtown, and a longer hike to real restaurants or retail. But is is proximate to the Foothills Hospital and probably quieter than any of the motels in Motel Village.

This is a nice new hotel situated on the edge of the campus at the University of Calgary.

Great location for visiting scholars. The hotel has a nice Euro-feel to it. The room I had was small, but highly functional. Professional, efficient, service.

This is a great hotel for visits to the University or immediate surroundings.
The hotel is central in the UofCalgary campus. This means that is it proximal to all the campus facilities (Recreation center, food court, campus shops...) but it is a bit of a hike from downtown. There are plenty of public transport options from the campus, but it takes about 15+min to get downtown.
The hotel itself is part commercial hotel, part short term "res" for student and faculty visitors, this creates an interesting atmosphere, but it was never obtrusive or noisy. The hotel has facilities for term visitors (laundry, lounge rooms, meeting rooms on each floor...) so longer stays should be comfortable enough. The standard rooms are relatively small, but modern and well appointed. The design is trying to be a bit "boutique hotel", but there are some strange design choices (TV to the window side of the bed = reflection?) and the rooms could use a bit more soundproofing from the hallway.
Breakfast in the bistro is a decent cold buffet arrangement, and in the evening the bistro is also a good diner option.
All in all the hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff was professional and friendly, and my stay was enjoyable.