Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary, an IHG Hotel (Calgary, Canada)

Many guests reported that the rooms were remodelled and received full upgrades. They mentioned that the improvements are finished now, and that they were well worth the wait. Guests thought the accommodations were modern, spacious and welcoming.

Guests were satisfied by the hotel's breakfast because they thought it offered a nice selection of hot and cold fare. There were also numerous comments from guests who agreed that the breakfast spread was better than they expected for a hotel in this price range.

Guests admitted that this area of the city tends to be pricey in terms of hotel room costs. However, they thought this establishment provided them with a comparatively better value. Many guests who were happy with the price said they would gladly stay here again when they were taking another cost-conscious trip.

Guests said there were many homeless people sleeping around the hotel and its parking garage, and that the character of the people loitering nearby made them feel like they were staying in an undesirable area. There were also comments that the area could have been that way because it is on the outskirts of the downtown area and is a bit more isolated than other sections.

Guests commented that this hotel is built next to a bar that characteristically attracts loud and unsavoury people. They recommended not engaging with the bar's patrons and said the general atmosphere of the bar was a downside of their overall stays.

Guests griped that the entrance to the parking garage requires driving down a steep grade. They said their cars often scraped bottom and warned it may be unmanageable for some vehicles.