The Best Hotels to Book in Calgary, Canada

Want to see more from your hotel room than just endless suburbs, parking lots and strip malls? Check out the views from this one. Here’s a Calgary hotel that not only affords you those slick city views of downtown Calgary but also casual sophistication. Wash off the Stampede dust in the rainforest shower before donning something chic, but doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard. Then head to Fonda Fora just off the lobby for what is definitely not your run-of-the-mill Mexican fare – tacos with grilled octopus, anyone?

Some Calgary hotels rely on their location close to great restaurants to make up for not being able to offer good food themselves. This hotel is surrounded by restaurants too but you don’t have to drag your full belly across streets to get to your room with all these on-site options including breakfast and lunch – or Sunday brunch – at THÊ Restaurant, then date-night dinner at Ninety Thirty or pub fare at Peanuts Public House. There’s an on-site bakery for in-between cravings and a 24-hour fitness center for assuaging guilt.

Have you always wanted to sleep like the Queen of England? Then book a night in the QEII suite in this hotel in Calgary. Dating from the 1930s, the building used to be the Officers’ Mess at Currie Barracks. In 1951, Princess Elizabeth stayed in this very room when she and her husband of nearly four years toured Canada.

This chic contemporary hotel is a few minutes away from downtown. At Hotel Blackfoot, you can enjoy plush beds, four separate dining options, a seasonal outdoor pool and patio, and live entertainment at the comedy club. The hotel also offers in-room massage and spa services to ensure that you are able to unwind and enjoy your stay. Hotel Blackfoot combines modern flair with First Nations heritage and culture for a truly unique Calgary experience.

This designer boutique hotel is located in downtown Calgary. Hotel Arts is home to two award-winning restaurants – the Yellow Door Bistro and Raw Bar. Guest perks include an on-site fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool with private poolside events including poolside yoga classes, and complimentary Brooklyn cruiser bikes that you can use to explore Calgary.

Located at the foot of the Calgary Tower at the heart of the city and surrounded by museums and art galleries, Le Germain Hotel is a design-forward hotel with a striking interior that’s a mix of concrete, wood and glass. Amenities include free continental breakfast, a fitness room with panoramic views of the city, Lounge Central 899’s happy hour and the Santé Spa. At this hotel, guests will find an assortment of room types to choose from, including an apartment suite that accommodates up to six people.

Built in 1914, the Fairmont Palliser has hosted everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to Hollywood actors such as Brad Pitt. Anticipate Art Deco touches here, including geometric light fittings and mid-century furnishings, alongside Italian Renaissance glamour in the way of marble columns. When not marveling at the decor, sweat out the lobby bar’s cocktails in the gym, before taking a dip in the indoor pool and unwinding with a massage at the Wellness Spa. Fancy making like the Queen of England, circa 1990? Book into the Royal Suite.

Occupying a peaceful swathe of land on the banks of the Bow River, Along River Ridge is the sort of place where you won’t hear car horns – just the sounds of the river and birdsong. The feeling of tranquility pervades the interior too, thanks largely to the hotel’s nature-oriented color palette of forest greens and deep mahogany browns, along with the room’s jacuzzi baths and hot tub facilities. Breakfast here is particularly good – go for a strong coffee and farm-fresh eggs to stand you in good stead for the day ahead.

The Hyatt Regency Calgary, in the heart of downtown, is just a short walk from many of the city’s top sights, such as the Calgary Tower and the Theatre District. Room decor, such as carpets patterned with autumn leaves, takes inspiration from nature. When not out and about exploring the city, fitness fanatics can squeeze in a holiday workout at the hotel’s gym, before taking a dip in its indoor lap pool and sauna, while guests after a bit of pampering can book for a hot-stone massage or facial at the spa.