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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with health club, near 17 Avenue SW

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast - Best Western Plus Suites Downtown (Calgary)
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace - Best Western Plus Suites Downtown (Calgary)
1 Bedroom Apartment, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Kitchenette, Living room with sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace - Best Western Plus Suites Downtown (Calgary)
In the heart of downtown, Best Western Plus Suites Downtown offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Relax at the sauna, stay connected with high-speed WiFi, and take advantage of helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $78
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment, 1King, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Full kitchen, living room with sofa bed

2 Bedroom Apartment, 1King, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Full kitchen, living room with sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Apartment, 1King, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Full kitchen, living room with sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Kitchenette, Living room with sofa bed

1 Bedroom Apartment, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Kitchenette, Living room with sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Apartment, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Kitchenette, Living room with sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queen Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Queen Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Queen Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Suite with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
1330 8th Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2R 1B6

What's nearby

  • 17 Avenue SW - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Calgary Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Prince's Island Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 25 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 15 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

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Analog Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosie’s Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peppino’s 17Th - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

At Best Western Plus Suites Downtown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Calgary Tower and Scotiabank Saddledome. Guests can visit the health club for a workout, and free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Stampede Park and Calgary Zoo are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes and 7th Street SW Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 124 rooms
    • Arranged over 16 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 20 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1966
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Highchair
  • 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 Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fee & policy details

Parking

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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 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).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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

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 spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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 refrigerator, 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. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Parking
Bed
Restaurant
Elevator
Building
Coffee

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options, variety, and quality. (105 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient location with many restaurants and dining options within walking distance. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place. Would stay here again.
Shannon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great location, we will stay here again, not super luxe but fine and clean
Michael, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay.
monica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was easy and efficient
Aashif, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and very large. Location convenient, walkable to many restaurants.
Erin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Large, newly renovated room. Clean, comfortable, and quiet.
Ellen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Kylie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Anne Marie, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and the hotel was a great location.
Sue, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here many times for business
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was great location for site seeing you can or uber to places clean staff was friendly
Penny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was confortable, conveniently located and accesible to downtown.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was very clean and the staff very friendly.
PATRICK, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and walkable. Room was clean and quiet.
Kari, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Calgary roadtrip

A destination as part of a planned roadtrip between Salt Lake City and Calgary. Wonderful hotel. Walking distance to light rail, and an easy ride to downtown for some excellent restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Joseph, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the location of this hotel. Like the different room options that fit all families.
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was walkable to the nearest downtown location that we were interested in. breakfast buffet was good and hotel staff was cordial
Arvind, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable all around and a great location.
Vadim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room
Lauren, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff, easy transportation, honset and helpful staff.
Shitaye, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location for one night. Walkable to dinner
bryna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good stay. Comfortable room with a kitchenette at a good price. It’s in downtown and close to Island park and restaurants. Good variety of breakfast. Very welcoming and courteous staff. They were flexible with check in and check out times.
Loveleen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast options
Luigi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay
Nicolas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had an exceptional experience at this hotel,way beyond my expection and will definitely book again next time im in calgary.
Oyinimi, 2-night trip