Location
This hotel is connected by a skywalk to the Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Tower, and the Glenbow Museum. The centre of Calgary is covered with skyscrapers, conveying the impression of a big city. Guests will also find excellent shopping facilities and hip restaurants in the city. The entire core of the city is connected with a series of tunnels, to ward off winter's extreme cold. A winding river separates the centre from Kensington Road, where guests will also find good shops, thriving arts, and pretty bars. Here it is possible to enjoy the warm "Chinook" winds when they roll into the city or experience a touch of the Wild West at the famous Calgary Stampede.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1914. 71 junior suites, 19 suites, 286 single rooms and 119 double rooms are located on 12 storeys and can be reached by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a safe and a currency exchange service. Internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay in touch while on holiday. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage and a car park. Other services include translation services, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station are standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 407 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy the benefits of a saltwater swim in the pleasantly warm waters of the indoor pool area. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa, a steam bath and massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a bar and a pub. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Hairdresser
Bar(s)
Pub(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Car Park
Garage
Pets
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
24-hour check-in
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Lifts