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University of Calgary Accommodations & Events

3.0 star property
Comfortable suburban hotel, walk to University of Calgary

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Reception
Children's activities
Exterior detail
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Building design
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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169 University Gate North West, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Calgary1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMcMahon Stadium2 min drive
  • Popular LocationFoothills Medical Centre3 min drive
  • AirportCalgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Three Bedroom Dormitory Apartment, Yamnuska Hall

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Desk
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite, International House | Living area

One Bedroom Suite, International House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Dormitory Apartment, Yamnuska Hall

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Two Bedroom Dormitory Apartment, Yamnuska Hall

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, International House | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Single Room, International House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Dormitory Apartment, Yamnuska Hall

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

One Bedroom Dormitory Apartment, Yamnuska Hall

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Dormitory Room Double, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Dormitory Room Double, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Shower/bath combination
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Calgary

University of Calgary Accommodations & Events places you steps from Olympic Oval and within a short 5-minute stroll of University of Calgary. Highlights at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool, a steam room and a conference centre. .Enjoy the gym and outdoor tennis court as well as access to racquetball/squash. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Northwest Calgary hotel include Alberta Children's Hospital and McMahon Stadium.

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 19 min walk
  • McMahon Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive
  • Calgary Tower - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Banff Trail Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 14 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 14 min walk
  • Wendy's - 4 min drive
  • Jamesons Brentwood - 4 min drive
  • Kilkenny Irish Pub - 4 min drive
  • Big T's BBQ & Smokehouse - 2 min drive

About this property

University of Calgary Accommodations & Events

Comfortable suburban hotel, walk to University of Calgary
As a guest of University of Calgary Accommodations & Events, you'll find an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly University of Calgary Accommodations & Events. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
University of Calgary Accommodations & Events offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Korean, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CAD 10 for adults and CAD 10 for children

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 August and 15 May.
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 50.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CAD 10 for adults and from CAD 10 for children
  • Self-parking fee: CAD 10.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?

University of Calgary Accommodations & Events offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?

Yep, University of Calgary Accommodations & Events has a self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 10.00 per night.

Does University of Calgary Accommodations & Events have a pool?

University of Calgary Accommodations & Events has an indoor pool.

Does University of Calgary Accommodations & Events serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?

No, University of Calgary Accommodations & Events does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?

No, only service animals are allowed.

University of Calgary Accommodations & Events Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for attending conferences at the U of C
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and breakfast was great. My only complaint is that the toilet wouldn’t flush properly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, good food, clean and well managed. Would like to return when possible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here it’s right on campus where we need to be and an easy trip to down town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Thompson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the new eating area right beside the hotel The Landing ! All you can eat !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Remy, Nelson BC

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the U of A campus. Great breakfast in the attached dining hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020