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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a health club

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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1 Bedroom Apartment, 1Queen, Non-Smoking, Kitchenette, Living room with sofa bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Located in downtown, Best Western Plus Suites Downtown offers comfort and convenience. Guests enjoy local cuisine for breakfast, explore the city, or relax in the sauna. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected, and attentive staff ensure memorable stays.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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

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) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 - 0.2 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stampede Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Calgary Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • 8th Street SW Station - 10 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 15 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Mount Royal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trolley 5 Restaurant and Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maven - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Eco-certified hotel near 17 Avenue SW
Located close to CORE Shopping Centre and Calgary Tower, Best Western Plus Suites Downtown provides free breakfast (local cuisine), dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 124 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Composting, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CAD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,164 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 1966
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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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

Is Best Western Plus Suites Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Self parking is available for CAD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Suites Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Calgary, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of 17 Avenue SW, CORE Shopping Centre, and Calgary Tower. Prince's Island Park and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes by foot and 7th Street SW Station is 12 minutes.

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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1192 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times for business
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the hotel was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great location for site seeing you can or uber to places clean staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Clean and very safe. I would come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and walkable. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Liked: Amenities
The room was very clean and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was walkable to the nearest downtown location that we were interested in. breakfast buffet was good and hotel staff was cordial
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SANJAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had everything you needed. Breakfast was ok but had to pay for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location of this hotel. Like the different room options that fit all families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loveleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shitaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff, easy transportation, honset and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for one night. Walkable to dinner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyinimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an exceptional experience at this hotel,way beyond my expection and will definitely book again next time im in calgary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable all around and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Euclides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel! The restaurant should offer options for those who do not eat meat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zosimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lights in hotel room need to be changed, maybe a bathroom fan as well. staff are awesome, thanks for the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good and definitely improved compared to the last time I came here. Staff there are more friendly and welcoming. However I still don’t like the breakfast there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiangtao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet had good selections and varied from day to day. The beds were comfortable, but I do wish they offered a summer weight blanket rather than a hot duvet! Also, if you book directly through the hotel, the parking is free-not $21 PER NIGHT as we were charged!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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