About Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Centrally located on Macleod Trail South, The Carriage House Inn is a relaxed hotel with inviting accommodations and exceptional amenities. The property is situated within close proximity of shopping, dining and entertainment. Guests can walk to the local light rail.
Warm, contemporary rooms feature rich wood furnishings and a neutral palette. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and Keurig coffee makers. Suites add living space, sofabeds, microwaves and Jacuzzi tubs.
The Carriage House Inn boasts amenities that encourage guests to unwind including an outdoor pool, hot tub, steam room and fitness center. There’s also a gaming room, business center and complimentary parking.
Mornings begin with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Dining options range from the THE Restaurant to the elegant Nine Thirty Dining Lounge, Peanuts Public House pub and Dudley’s Lounge, which features a bar and slot machines.
Notable attractions nearby include the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, and the legendary Western bar Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great suburban location near shops and dining
Guests liked the convenience of having bus stops, eateries and filling stations plus entertainment and shopping options nearby. Furthermore, this hotel was close to the nearest light rail station, making it simple to reach downtown Calgary. Drivers liked the free parking and direct access to Macleod Trail South, which made it easy to reach shopping malls, sports arenas, hospitals, museums and airports. Mountain resorts in the scenic Banff National Park were also located within moderate driving distance.
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Upbeat about food and service
Travellers spoke highly of the good customer care they received from professional, helpful and pleasant personnel. Animal owners appreciated the pet-friendly policy. Diners generally liked the hot buffet breakfast. Many were impressed with the food and friendly service at the reasonably-priced on-site eateries including a pub plus fine dining and home-style restaurants.
positive:
Praise for shared facilities and clean rooms
This contemporary high-rise hotel reportedly benefitted from well-equipped and well-appointed rooms that were clean and comfy. Reviewers also liked the mountain and city views from selected rooms. Visitors prioritizing affordability often commented that they got decent value for money as the rates were competitive. Shared amenities like the outdoor swimming pool won praise as did the steam room.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Complimentary Wi-Fi issues
The free Wi-Fi network occasionally attracted criticism from some guests who claimed it suffered from a weak signal or slow speeds.
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Drawbacks noted in some rooms
Critics sometimes claimed their rooms or bathrooms were too small, especially when fully occupied. Light sleepers mentioned that certain rooms facing the main road were occasionally exposed to traffic noise. Noisy air-conditioning units were also reported at times.
negative:
Maintenance and housekeeping could be improved
Dim lighting, aging carpets and unsatisfactorily cleaned bathrooms were among the maintenance and cleanliness issues reported by guests in several rooms.