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We've compiled the best of the best in Calgary - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This recently renovated Marriott boutique hotel is one of several cheaper offerings in what Calgarians know as Motel Village. Near the University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium, and the Foothills Hospital, Aloft is conveniently located and offers easy access to Downtown and the Stampede Grounds via the C-train.
Located right inside Calgary International Airport, this hotel offers convenience and comfort for those flying in or out of Calgary at night or early in the morning. A 24-hour fitness center, a gorgeous indoor pool, and an upscale restaurant and bar will more than serve your needs as you begin your vacation or head for home.
This recently renovated first-class high-rise is within easy walking distance of the main business district as well as major attractions. Rooms are decent-size and contemporary, and those on the upper floors have good views. The sunny lobby with its lush foliage adds to the lively setting. The hotel has many business amenities, including a complimentary sedan for business trips Downtown.
Built in 1914 as Calgary's grand railroad hotel, the Palliser remains the city's most elegant accommodation. Guest rooms are tastefully appointed with traditional furnishings and have ornate moldings and high ceilings. The Hawthorn restaurant on-site is excellent. A covered Plus 15 walkway connects the hotel to the performing arts center and the Glenbow Museum.
Turn-of-the-19th-century buildings combine with a state-of-the-art tower at this 21-story luxury hotel. The collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artwork in the hotel's public areas and guest rooms (a C$1.4 million collection) showcases 50 western Canadian artists. A mahogany canoe hangs from the lobby ceiling, and historical photographs and displays convey the pioneer spirit that helped to settle the West. The hotel is linked to the Telus Convention Centre.
Excellent views from this all-suites hotel take in Downtown, the river, and the park. An international newsstand and currency exchange are among the amenities. The elegant glass lobby and an outdoor patio adjoin the Eau Claire Market and Prince's Island Park. Suites have full-size desks and comfortable, duvet-dressed beds.
