Calgary Family Hotels
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	Fitness Centre Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

Mainly because of the harsh winters, many hotels in Canadian cities try to provide facilities to provide people with a break from the cold. Calgary has several such hotels, and these endeavour to provide their guests with a resort-like experience. These hotels provide a perfect getaway for a family weekend, with pool facilities (often with waterslide) for the kids, comfortable rooms and suites, and a variety of restaurants either onsite or close by. Restaurants range from family-oriented eateries with children’s menus to fine dining establishments, which are perfect for adults once the children are soundly asleep. Most of these hotels will also offer babysitting services so parents can enjoy time on their own. They are also all close to one of the many first-rate shopping malls that are available in Calgary.

Family-oriented resort hotels are not just designed for winter; they will always provide a great place to stay at any time of the year. Most of the hotels mentioned here offer free parking for all registered guests and provide a great base while enjoying a summer weekend break to enjoy the many sights and attractions of Calgary. After a hard day’s sightseeing or whooping it up at the Calgary Stampede, what better way to unwind than in the hotel’s Jacuzzi, while the kids rid themselves of their last vestiges of energy on the waterslide?

The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
2620 - 32 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6B8

Oasis Waterpark Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel is located close to Calgary International Airport and Sunridge Mall. This full service hotel has it all for a family break. Enjoy prime and world famous Alberta Beef at Carvers Calgary’s number one steakhouse. For breakfast or more casual family dining try Colors Café. The big attraction for families here though is Oasis River Country the hotel’s waterpark. This is the largest hotel pool area in Calgary and is situated in an area within a three-storey indoor atrium. Oasis River Country features two 250-foot giant waterslides, a swimming pool, a children’s pool, sauna, hot tubs and a video arcade. There is a licensed snack bar area overlooking the pool and this has a kids’ menu. This is an ideal location for children’s birthday parties.

The rooms at the Sheraton Cavalier all offer a high standard of comfort and amenities. There are 306 rooms and suites. Of particular appeal to children will be the Sony Play Station that is available in every room. Hairdryers and irons and ironing boards are all standard features. The suites include Jacuzzis, bathrobes and additional upgraded facilities including use of the Club Lounge. Whatever the choice every type of accommodation is suitable for families.

Super 8 Motel Calgary Shawnessy
60 Shawville Road SE
Calgary,AlbertaT2Y 3S6

For travellers on a budget the Southwest of Calgary has a hotel that offers many of the facilities of other leisure-oriented resort-type hotels, but at a lower price. The Super 8 Calgary, Shawnessy is an intimate and cozily furnished property of 85 rooms. While it does not offer dining facilities the hotel does serve a complimentary continental breakfast and many other amenities not usually provided in a budget property. There is an attractive indoor pool with a waterslide and a hot tub. The rooms are well appointed and have mini fridges, coffee makers, in-room safes and hairdryers.

Nearby the many shops and services at the Shawnessy Town Centre will provide something for everybody and a good selection of restaurants. Southcentre another large shopping mall is also close. Spruce Meadows the world-renowned equestrian facility is also nearby, as is Heritage Park a living history re-creation of pioneer days in Alberta.

Hampton Inn and Suites Calgary Motel Village

Hampton Inn and Suites Motel Village
2231 Banff Trail NW,
Calgary,AlbertaT2M 4L2

The Northwest of Calgary is also a great location to stay while in Calgary. It is en route to the Canadian Rockies and Banff. A great hotel for a family resort break is Hampton Inn Motel Village. The hotel building is in itself striking and creates an excellent first impression. Combine that with great facilities, the convenient location and the Hampton Inn Motel Village is the perfect choice.

A great pool with waterslide seems to be an essential element for a good Calgary family resort hotel. At the Hampton Inn the pool and waterslide are in the Rain Forest Theme room. While the kids play on the waterslide parents can relax in the adjacent hot tub. The 96 rooms and suites are appointed to a very high standard and include all the amenities expected of a superior property. The suites have kitchens with fridge, microwave, burner and dishwasher. Rates are very reasonable and offer great value for such a fine property. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is also served.

The Hampton Inn Motel Village is close to Market Mall, North Hill Mall and Northland Village Shops. It is also very close to McMahon Stadium home of the CFL Calgary Stampeders, Foothills Medical Centre and the attractive campus of the University of Calgary. There is a great range of eateries at these malls and along 16^th Avenue adjacent to the hotel. The many attractions of Canada Olympic Park are also close.

Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West
2231 Banff Trail NW,
Calgary,AlbertaT2M 4L2

Further west on 16^th Avenue (The Trans Canada Highway) and offering a full-service hotel experience is the Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West. Located opposite from Canada Olympic Park and providing quick and easy access to Banff and the Rocky Mountains without having to negotiate heavy traffic first. One of the high points of the Four Points is Embers Restaurant and Lounge. Embers is unique in that it offers fine dining, and yet is casual and perfectly suitable for the whole family. Inside the restaurant the tables are set among a series of attractive fireplaces adding to the comfort and ambience especially on winter days. In warm weather the outside patio commands fine views of Canada Olympic Park everybody loves to gaze up at the mammoth ski jump towers.

For leisure facilities the Four Points Calgary West has an attractive pool with waterslide, a hot tub and a well-equipped fitness centre. For a special treat indulge in a massage or beauty treatment at Mountain Oasis Retreat which is located alongside the pool area. The Four Points has 118 rooms and suites of which there are ten types to choose from, ranging from standard rooms with two queen-sized or one king-sized bed to Presidential and Honeymoon suites with Jacuzzis, canopy beds and fireplaces. They all have balconies offering great views of either Canada Olympic Park or an exhilarating panorama of Calgary’s attractive downtown core particularly impressive at night.

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C2

Downtown Calgary is also a good choice for a family break. While it does not offer the free parking and very convenient street access that the other properties have, the facilities and attractions of downtown Calgary are very appealing for a family break. The Eau Claire Market is an attractive and vibrant market complex that includes an IMAX theatre, a cinema complex, fresh food stalls, shops, boutiques and restaurants. Close by are more restaurants, pubs and bars. The Eau Claire is linked to Princess Island Park, which is full of green space, jogging trails and a riverwalk. The park is located by the Bow River and is the location of various concerts and arts and cultural festivals during the summer. The Sheraton Suites Eau Claire is located close to all this, and has great facilities to unwind in after a busy day. The leisure area is attractive and offers an indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, sauna and fitness room.

Whatever the choice these hotels and many others offer the perfect family breaks in Calgary. Whether for local people from Calgary itself, from nearby in Southern Alberta, Central Alberta or from further afield, these hotels will provide accommodations and facilities that will make any stay something that will be remembered for years to come by the whole family.