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Delta Bow Valley Hotel
Calgary City Centre |
The City of Calgary is
one of the largest cities in Canada,
the centre of the nation's energy industry and corporate headquarters for many
major Canadian companies. This city is very spread out and covers a land area
of 240sq.km (150sq. mi.); the population steadily approaches a million. Naturally
finding the right place to stay is an important part of planning a visit. Business
travellers will have different considerations than leisure travellers, and it's
advantageous to be aware of all the accommodation options that exist.
In the
information below, WorldWeb Travel
Guide offers tips and detailed specifics on a large and varied selection
of places to stay in Calgary with an emphasis on several key areas of the city including the Calgary International Airport, City Centre, Macleod Trail South, Motel Village and some Surrounding Communities.
Useful Accommodation Links for Calgary
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Greenwood Inn
Near the Calgary International Airport |
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Calgary Airport Area - [View on Map]
For many visitors, Calgary
International Airport is the entry point into the city. The Calgary
Airport area has many full service hotels, restaurants, and business services.
Many business travellers choose to stay in this area because of the short drive
to downtown (an average trip takes 20 minutes depending on traffic) and because
it offers easy access to both the airport, and Hwy 2 North that connects
to Red Deer and Edmonton.
Leisure travellers will also find this area convenient if they are planning
a Recreational Vehicle excursion, as there are several RV
rental companies located nearby.
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Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Calgary City Centre |
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Calgary
City Centre - [View on Map]
Calgary boasts a vibrant downtown core, with abundant shopping,
numerous restaurants,
and a wide array of accommodation options. For the business traveller, there's
something to suit any taste and budget. Many of the world's largest and most
prestigious hotel chains have properties in Calgary's city centre. Just beyond
the high-rise city core, you will also find more economically priced accommodations
that are within walking distance to the business hub in downtown Calgary. If
you find yourself in Calgary often, or for long periods of time, then perhaps
an Extended Stay Suite Hotel should be considered. One of the unique advantages
of staying downtown while on business is Calgary's +15 pedestrian indoor walkway
system. One of the most extensive of it's kind, it is possible to attend several
meetings throughout the day, shop through your lunch hour, enjoy a fine dining
experience in the evening, and return to your room at night without ever having
to brave the frigid January temperatures outside!
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Holiday Inn Express
Calgary Macleod Trail South |
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Calgary South (Macleod Trail) - [View on Map]
Visitors who enter Calgary from the south will find a large assortment of accommodations
located on and around Macleod Trail. Everything from full service hotels,
to extended stay suite hotels, to comfortable "Inn" style motels can be found
in Calgary South. The area features Calgary's highest concentration of restaurants,
several nightclubs, and easy access to local businesses. Calgary South is also
near several indoor shopping centres, including Southcentre and the recently
renovated Chinook Centre - one of the largest in Western Canada. Both
business and leisure travellers will find this area appealing, as it offers
easy access to downtown and to local attractions such as Spruce
Meadows and Heritage
Park. In addition, the area affords travellers quick, easy access to
destinations South such as Lethbridge,
Waterton National Park,
and across the Canada-U.S.A.
border to the state of Montana.
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Hampton Inn and Suites
Calgary Motel Village |
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Calgary Motel Village - [View on Map]
Located on the Western end of the city, Motel Village is a concentration of
accommodations with a variety of budgets in mind. Just minutes away from the
TransCanada Highway #1, this area has great access to points west including
Alberta's Rocky Mountains
and the communities of Canmore
and Banff. Sports fans will
enjoy the close proximity to McMahon
Stadium
as well as the varied activities at Canada
Olympic Park and the Olympic
Oval. Motel Village is also in close proximity to the University
of Calgary and Foothills Hospital. Shopping, dining, and entertainment
are all at hand, and business travellers will find that the downtown is also
easily accessible. Several of the accommodations in this area have splendid
views of the mountains to the west.
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Westways Bed and Breakfast
Calgary Downtown |
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Calgary Bed and Breakfasts
There are several quality Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) in Calgary and surrounding
area. Some of these accommodations even specialize in serving the business traveller,
and are centrally located. Bed and Breakfasts can offer a "Personal touch" to
your lodging experience and are usually found in quiet and attractive residential
areas of the city.
Calgary Surrounding Areas
The communities of Okotoks,
Airdrie, Cochrane,
and Bragg Creek
offer small town character but with easy access to big city services. These
communities, each with their own distinct characteristics, generally offer a
more relaxed pace and are all within an easy 35 minute drive (or less) from
Calgary. When finding a room in Calgary poses a challenge, staying in one of
these communities is an option that shouldn't be overlooked. Okotoks is accessed
from south on Highway 2 and Highway 2A, Airdrie can be reached by Highway
2 North, Cochrane by Highway 1A West, and Bragg Creek by Highway
8 West and Highway 22 South.
Useful Accommodation Links for Calgary Surrounding Areas
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Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta |
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The Calgary Stampede
Finding Accommodations
Calgary is perhaps best known for the ten-day summer event that has been called
"The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". If you plan to visit Calgary during Stampede,
be aware that rooms of all kinds will be in short supply. It may be wise to
book your accommodations several months in advance, and keep in mind that rates
will be at their peaks during this period. 
