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Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a health club

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Free daily local cuisine breakfast
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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, 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
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 | 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Calgary, a neighborhood in Calgary, Best Western Plus Suites Downtown is near a metro station. CORE Shopping Centre and 17 Avenue SW are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Prince's Island Park. Traveling with kids? Make time for Calgary Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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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

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Analog Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosie’s Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Mount Royal - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Family-friendly 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), a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and 3 meeting rooms
  • 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.

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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
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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?

This family-friendly Calgary hotel is located in the business district, 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. 574 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1231 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

10/10 Excellent

Vahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel close to center
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quiet, clean. Easy access to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value, great location for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, room was very comfy and clean. Hotel was in a very convenient location close to a lot of great restaurants and the shopping centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff is very good, room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size is very good, the bed is comfortable. Overall condition is comfortable. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Precious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants, supermarkets, train & bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

monica

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

8/10 Good

Simplicio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for business. Close to everything downtown and easy to get to airport as well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff. Room was large but had minimal outdated furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

HAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to enjoy downtown Calgary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Diana was most accommodating and helpful. Our room was spacious comfortable and perfect. The breakfast was next level . We really enjoyed the hotel and our engagement with the staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stayed in a nice, recently renovated room. cconvienent breakfast from 6-10, would again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Holly Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

10/10 Excellent

Caytlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating! Over really good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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