Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

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That is standard room in their website the one I had is very tight and Air conditioning is very loud I had to switch it off to sleep fridge is freezing the food not cooling housekeeping are not around always
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4.5
#36 of 109 hotels in Calgary
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.1 of 5 bubbles
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3.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
Centrally located in Calgary's business district, and a short distance from Calgary's retail and entertainment district, Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre is the ideal place to stay whether you are travelling for business or for pleasure.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Car park
Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Room features
Air conditioning
Room service
Safe
Iron
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Business
Languages Spoken
English
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Location

888 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3J3 Canada
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Grade: 84 out of 100
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Calgary Intl Airport
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4.5 of 5 bubbles265 reviews
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The Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel garners appreciation for its impeccable cleanliness and contemporary amenities, with guests enjoying the spotless modern interiors and the convenience of the on-site restaurant, Moxies. While the rooms receive acclaim for their size and tidiness, a few guests note the decor could use an update and mention noisy air conditioning. The staff's professionalism and helpfulness frequently enhance guest experiences, especially during bustling events like the Calgary Stampede. Situated in a central downtown location, the hotel offers good value, although the vibrancy of the area can lead to some noise concerns.
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newdaytoday wrote a review Aug 2022
Toronto, Canada
Hotel's Favourite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We were so happy with this hotel - it is CLEAN, rooms are immaculate, up-to-date and well maintained. Rooms have coffee machine provided, fridge, iron etc,. Front desk was great - helped us out to access business cetnre after we checked outl. Housekeeping was there in a couple of minutes. It's a bit of a hike to downtown but the walk was great. Only option for meals was Moxies restaurant. Loved this hotel and would highly recommend,
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Date of stay: August 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Get the $10 upgrade to get a king room!
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Response from Khaled Maaty, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 19 Jan 2023
Dear Valued Guest, thank you for taking the time to share your review regarding your stay with us, we greatly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best regards
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Jennifer L wrote a review Feb 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Myself and my husband stayed at the Sandman in downtown Calgary in both September 20’ and February 21’. During both of our stays, we had a wonderful experience. The staff, location, price and rooms were fantastic.

The staff were always accommodating and friendly. As for the price, we travelled for medical reasons and were given a compassionate rate (thank you to Charlotte the sales director for providing us with this rate). You were a pleasure to deal with.

One of our biggest concerns was finding a hotel with both a convenient location and a clean room, and we were not disappointed. This hotel is located near a pharmacy, convenient store, tons of restaurants, liquor store, etc. All major necessities were near by and you are no more than a 20 minute drive from Calgary International Airport.

The cleanliness of the rooms seems to be a huge priority in this hotel. We also had a kitchenette room, which came with a mini fridge, kettle, microwave and toaster. All very useful when staying at a home away from home.

We both really enjoyed our stay here and will most certainly be back in the future. I would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 2 Mar 2021
Hello Jennifer, thank you for writing such a glowing and detailed review our your stay with us. It is absolutely fantastic to see feedback likes this ! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay, I will be sure to share your comments with the entire team, I know how much they enjoy and appreciate it too, we all hope to see you come back again soon, best regards, Mieke
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Ryan wrote a review Jul 2020
Toronto, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and I stayed at the Calgary Sandman Downtown this month under a discounted package we found online, but even with its great value the staff went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The GM even printed directions to my wife's appointment and highlighted open restaurants enroute despite how busy her and her team were. We really appreciate this kind of anticipatory service and its the small things that keep us coming back to Sandman, fantastic example of Canadian Service, Thank you
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 29 Jul 2020
Hello Ryan, I am delighted to see you and your wife have enjoyed your stay, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review about our hotel and team, we all hope to see you again soon, Best Regards, Mieke Ditmer, General Manager
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I_Roam_AB wrote a review Jul 2020
Alberta, Canada
1.0 of 5 bubbles
It takes a lot for me to leave such a low rating, but I feel it is deserved.

In this day of COVID19 cleanliness is important.Our room was clearly not vacuumed and the little table was sticky with coffee/pop stains. It made us wonder what else was not cleaned so we spent the first 1/2 hour cleaning our room (we did not call the front desk as they were swamped with people). Also we selected this hotel based on an advertised deal but when checking in were told that we didn't get the deal (even thought the person in front of us did)....would have (should have) walked away right there but it was raining. I think that all your customers are equally important and all should be treated the same. Also the hotel fronts onto the train station and so it is noisy with trains coming and going and all the people (lots of transients)

But the worst part came in the middle of the night. The fire alarm went off. We quickly existed through the fire escape. As we moved down the stairs we came into a big jam of people. And people kept coming behind us. The fire exit doors at the bottom were stuck and would not open. You can imagine the panic that set in as people could not go back up as more and more people kept coming down. Not only were we packed in there trying to get out because of the fire alarms - but in today's day and age of COIVD being packed like sardines in a stairwell is not fun.

Eventually a couple big guys muscled their way down the stairs and thankfully beat the door open - but it was a TERRIFYING experience being trapped.

I believe that it is a fire safety code violation for the door being inoperable. Looking at the door afterwards it was already in bad shaped, looked like it had been previously beat up pretty good - but it was never replaced.
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Date of stay: July 2020
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from , General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 21 Jul 2020
Hello I_Roam_AB, I am sorry to see your experience fell short of our expected standard of service, we strive to make customer service the priority here at Sandman If you would be so kind as to call me on my direct line I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this experience you had at our hotel - 403 513 2526.
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Eddie Ye wrote a review Aug 2021
2.0 of 5 bubbles
We were here for 2 nights.

Parking lot had low ceilings with nails pointed out, really easy to scratch your trunk top, but that’s not something I’d blame the hotel for, though it would’ve been nice if they warn you about it.

First day check in as I walked in and opened the sheets of the bed, there was a string of hair lying there so I called for a bed redo. The housekeepers came in, saw it, and said “that’s it?”

I don’t understand what they meant by that, do they need to see a pile of hair? If there’s other people’s hair on it, I could only assume that it’s not properly cleaned. Their passive aggressiveness seems necessary since I didn’t demand anything besides asking for new sheets.

Then later that night, my partner was using their makeup towel, and on the inside of it, another big pile of hair (note: picture attached), we both have black hair so it can’t be her’s.

The day of our checkout, their housekeeper opened our room with their master keys at 8:00am without saying anything or knocking.

Honestly, they hotel is not bad but the experience I had really wasn’t great.

We stayed in room 2302 from Aug 18th-20th 2021, would not recommend with their current training.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 25 Aug 2021
Hi Zyeesi, I am sorry to see this experience did not reach our 5 star expectations. I really do appreciate you taking the time to write this review in such detail though, so that we can look into some of these short falls and improve overall as a hotel. Should you wish to discuss the further I would welcome an opportunity as we all hope to rectify and welcome you back soon to exceed your expectations, best regards, Mieke
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matthewkirk wrote a review Jul 2021
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The shower was so weak and ineffective it feels like the hotel is personally upset at you. I tried to shower and midnight and it took five (5) full minutes for hot water to appear. Avoid using conditioner if you ever want to exit the shower as rinsing it will take an eternity. No water in the vending machines but plenty of monster energy drink. A great metaphor.
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Date of stay: July 2021
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 18 Aug 2021
Hi Matthew, I really apologize for these items which I can understand would be frustrating. We have since rectified the shower in the room used and have increased water supply in the machines. Hope to welcome you back soon and appreciate the feedback, best regards, Mieke
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R_Hlshk wrote a review Apr 2021
Edmonton, Canada
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Rooms were dirty (piles of trash under the bed, weird stains), a/c rattled, parking is a nightmare (if you drive a truck you have to try to squeeze into the loading zone that’s always packed with taxis, and leave your truck on the street). Most of the front desk staff was awesome, but would recommend staying elsewhere, especially if you don’t drive a small car. However it’s cheap enough for downtown that these issues are almost to be expected
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Date of stay: March 2021
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 21 Apr 2021
Good Morning R_Hlshk, a few comments are disappointing here to read. I would love the opportunity to discuss further should you like. Wonderful to see the staff made up for this experience a little but my expectations are higher and we would love to welcome your family back to ensure a true Sandman experience is displayed, best regards, Mieke
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r8jwk0td7o wrote a review Mar 2021
Spruce Grove, Canada
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The room and hotel were very satisfying. My only advice is if you are wanting a shower you need to start the water 7-9 minutes before getting in for hot water. At least on the 19th floor anyways.
Other than that great location and great service!
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Date of stay: March 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 21 Apr 2021
Good Morning r8jwk0td7o, we are thrilled to see overall you enjoyed your stay, I am sorry about the hot water taking a little longer to warm, it is unfortunate with lower occupancies everything takes a little longer to distribute throughout the building. We hope this doesn't stop you from visiting again soon as we would all love to welcome you back during you next visit to Calgary, thank you and best regards, Mieke
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zicobow wrote a review Jul 2022
Kent
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Arrived early and room available, grateful for early check in.
Room ok, bed and pillows comfortable and bathroom well equipped.
No glasses, only plastic cups, or mugs, only paper mugs, in room due to “covid”.
No housekeeping unless you request it by 11am each day. Requested housekeeping first morning around 9 am, went out for day, returned at 5pm, room not made up, reported to reception who advised housekeeping now finished for day but he would bring whatever we needed.
Second morning requested housekeeping around 10am on way out at front desk, returned around 5pm, not done, reported to reception. We have now exhausted all supplies in room so request replacements of everything. Promised will be delivered immediately.
Why don’t hotels give you the option to opt out of housekeeping rather than opt in, especially if their opt in service is not working.
Hotel has a pool and jacuzzi, pool is cool and jacuzzi is very hot, nowhere to shower or change by pool, towels at pool side. Robe in room so you can walk to/from pool in robe.
Calgary is last stop on our holiday, having stayed in several other hotels, including another Sandman, this hotel has been our least favourite. Something as essential as housekeeping should run like clockwork.
Just found out only 1 ice machine in hotel with 20+ floors is working, 3 machines out of order, the lengths I go to for a G&T!!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 3 Aug 2022
Dear Valued Guest, thank you for taking the time to share your review regarding your recent stay with us. we greatly appreciate your feedback and looking forward to seeing you again. Best regards
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Michelle wrote a review Mar 2021
Airdrie, Canada
4.0 of 5 bubbles
My family and I took advantage of the new "Glamping Package" that current Calgary Sandman hotels were offering. We could not have been more impressed! We were given a kitchenette suite with 2 little linen tents with my kids names on them. There was also a light projector mimicking a star filled sky, and a picnic basket full of treats. To say my kids minds were blown was an understatement!

The entire hotel is gorgeous! Our room was emmaculate and very clean. This hotel obviously takes Covid 19 cleanliness seriously!

Pool and hot tub were open and we were able to book 1 hour time slots for our family

Of course Covid has changed the city and I found the downtown core to be a little desolate. Being early March probably doesn't help.

The Moxies restaurant attached to the hotel has been closed for a year. There are no options for room service. No breakfast options from the hotel. We managed with Skip the dishes. There is a Tim Horton's, McDonald's and Circle K across the street.

The hotel provided underground parking, which made me feel better about staying downtown.

Overall, I would stay here again! The hotel was great and so were the staff.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mieke Ditmer, General Manager at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Responded 15 Mar 2021
Hello Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of our property. It is so nice to hear such detailed feedback, and even better to see that feedback being so positive, thank you. We all hope to see you back again soon. Best Regards Mieke Ditmer
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bruce t wrote a tip Sept 2024
Parry Sound, Canada1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Drive right into underground parking then go up and check in. "
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Jennifer G wrote a tip Jul 2024
East Lansing, Michigan738 contributions95 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Book a room on the upper floors but take the risk of having to wait forever for the elevator to come."
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kerrieelle wrote a tip Jul 2024
Wellington, New Zealand16 contributions12 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don’t get a room on side that faces train station"
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Patricia C wrote a tip Jun 2024
Calgary, Canada32 contributions3 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Be sure that if sound bothers you to either take ear phones or get ready for noise filled night. Nearby train, is very noisy! "
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Deborah S wrote a tip May 2024
Los Angeles, California9 contributions3 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid the rooms located by ice machines!"
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₹9,076 - ₹11,429 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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sandman hotel calgary
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Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
300
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Sitting Eagle statue (0.1 km), Rio Bar & Grill (0.2 km), and McDougall Centre (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bridgette Bar, Holy Grill, and Posto Pizzeria and Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Calgary.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
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