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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near University of Calgary

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Near Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University offers practicality and comfort. Guests enjoy free continental breakfast, WiFi, a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool, and on-site laundry facilities, perfect after exploring Calgary.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Tower) | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Tower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2231 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 4L2

What's nearby

  • McMahon Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Calgary - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Olympic Oval - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Trail Station - 4 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 18 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - Capitol Hill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kinjo Sushi & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University

Motel near University of Calgary
Free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Inn University Calgary
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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University located?

Located in Northwest Calgary, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of McMahon Stadium and University of Calgary. Foothills Athletic Park and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch are also within 1 mi (2 km). Banff Trail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Lions Park Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a good kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The room was decent, which is about what you'd expect for the price. Parking was also not an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location provided easy access to everywhere in and around Calgary.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cori jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good options for breakfast, safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dzmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Friendly staff. Breakfast could be better. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great. Breakfast was good. Lots of healthy food. Check in was fast andceasy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and close to the McMahon Stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and clean. I try to stay here whenever I’m in Calgary. Staff are friendly I highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking area is safe and everyone has spot. The staff helpful, kind and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge loved the sofa and arm chair. Room had fridge and microwave with I made good use of.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Everything was good, not high end and certainly not low end. Excellent value for the rate we paid and will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Room was a decent size. Appreciated the hot tub. Was a great stop over spot near great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lariza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2D1N. The place was clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location. The breakfast was provided in this hotel. The staff were very helpful and polite throughout our stay. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and good value for the price. I will choose this hotel again when we come back in Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valentine

Liked: Staff & service
It was close to major roads as well as the train.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value including breakfast. Very clean in room and common areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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