See all properties
Save

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with health club, near 17 Avenue SW

Choose dates to view prices

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Photo gallery for Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave
Lobby
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Bathroom sink

Overview of Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

8.2 out of 10 Very good
8.2/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
Map
1330 8th Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2R 1B6
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown Calgary
  • Calgary Tower - 21 min walk
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 29 min walk
  • Stampede Park - 30 min walk
  • 17 Avenue SW - 1 min drive
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • BMO Centre - 3 min drive
  • Calgary Zoo - 6 min drive
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 8 min drive
  • Chinook Centre - 8 min drive
  • University of Calgary - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 25 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 14 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 18 min drive
  • 8th Street SW Station - 10 min walk
  • 7th Street SW Station - 12 min walk
  • Downtown West-Kerby Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • Trolley 5 Restaurant and Brewery - 6 min walk
  • Ranchmen's Club - 5 min walk
  • Inner City Brewing - 5 min walk
  • Browns Socialhouse - 3 min walk
  • The Coup - 4 min walk
Map

About this property

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

At Best Western Plus Suites Downtown, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Calgary Tower and Stampede Park. Guests can visit the health club for a workout, and free perks include local cuisine breakfast daily and WiFi. This eco-friendly hotel is also 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Scotiabank Saddledome and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Calgary Zoo. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes and 7th Street SW Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Ukranian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 124 rooms
  • Arranged over 16 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM until midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (CAD 20 per night)
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1164 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1966
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • High chair
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 545 per accommodation, per stay

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 6 2023 to January 1 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Laundry facilities
  • Sauna

Parking

  • Self-parking costs CAD 20 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Hotel Calgary
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Hotel
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Calgary
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
Best Plus Suites Calgary
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Hotel
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Calgary
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Hotel Calgary

Frequently asked questions

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?
Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 20 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?
You can check in from 4:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elbow River Casino (3-min drive) and Cowboys Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown and nearby?
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown has a sauna and a health club.
Does Best Western Plus Suites Downtown have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Best Western Plus Suites Downtown like?
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown is in Downtown Calgary, a short 10-minute walk from 8th Street SW Station and 3 minutes' walk from 17 Avenue SW.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here every time while in Calgary
Just in Calgary for a quick trip. Have stayed here the last 3 times in Calgary. Its very close to everything you'd need.
shaun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A few days in Calgary
Hotel is in a convenient area within walking distance to most attractions. Staff were very helpful and did their best to accommodate any requests. It was a pleasant place to stay and i enjoyed my time there. I would stay again.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place, NIce room, frendly staf
Mazal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Not so in Downtown.
Our stay at The Hotel was comfortable. Housekeeping services were excellent. The staff was friendly and courteous. I just howd there would be some variation in breakfast served. We were there for 4 nights and we had the same breakfast every morning. Location was not bad. About a 30 min walk to the main area.
yasmin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

gloria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Location
Grear location. Rooms have been updated. Be aware the rooms are smaller than expected. Breakfast was great. Lots of options.
Dwayne, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nightmare experience
We flew into Calgary from NY and checked into BW Suites Calgary Downtown at around midnight on August 6th 2023. We had reserved the 2 bedroom suite for 3 nights Upon disembarking from the elevators, our experience started going south due to the very dated carpet and wall paper. Entering the 2 bedroom suite left us speechless - it felt as if we had stepped into a bad version of the 1980s with every item in the suite screaming for immediate replacement. The carpet, tiling, curtains, air conditioning, bedding, duvets, furniture ALL are in very poor condition and the suite and entire floor was reeking of cooking smell - an indication of poor exhausts. I immediately called up and spoke to Anna to file a complaint and to immediately leave the hotel the next day. Had my family and I not been exhausted from our 8 hour journey into Calgary, we would have immediately left Despite communicating the above experience to Anna and to your lobby manager the next morning, I was shocked that they had ALREADY charged my credit card CAD 241.98. The lobby managers feedback on my nightmare of an experience was that the larger suites were being redeveloped. If so, the hotel should simply stop scamming customers marketing a superior experience and charging for it when all you are providing is a terribly horrendous experience. I shall be sharing my experience (especially given that your hotel took absolutely no remedial steps to address the concerns) with the appropriate social media channels
Don, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Do not trust the photos;
The most important issue was that the photos were completely different from the actual hotel room. I felt like I had been deceived as soon as I entered the room. I was quite disappointed to find out that they had posted pictures of renovated rooms on the website. The bed was old, and it made squeaky noises with the slightest movement, making it difficult to get a comfortable sleep. I could hear noises from adjacent rooms and even the sound of someone using the bathroom, which was the worst part. The elevator was too small and slow for the size of the building, and I had to wait in line during check-in for more than ten minutes before getting on it. Despite all that, what stood out in my memory is that, despite being an outdated building, both the bathroom and bedding were clean, and the front desk staff were friendly.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review