Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown

One of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. The lobby feels luxurious, yet the prices are some of the best in Calgary. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful when I arrived on a later-than-expected flight at 2am, helping me quickly get settled into my room and making sure I had everything. This would be my top hotel choice next time I’m back in the city. The rooms were spacious and clean, very modern, and the bathrooms were beautiful. I’m not sure what I expected but this was beyond expectations for the price. I was very pleased.

I travel to Calgary quite often and have stayed in several hotels throughout the city. Without a doubt, Courtyard Hotel has been the best in terms of cleanliness and hygiene. If you’re someone like me who places the highest importance on the cleanliness of your hotel room, then don’t even hesitate for a second—this is the place to stay. The room was so spotless that it felt like everything in it was brand new, as if I were the very first guest to ever stay there. The only minor issue I experienced was low water pressure in the shower. I suspect this was a temporary issue related to the city’s water infrastructure on the night of my stay (just my bad luck), because the fixtures themselves were modern and in perfect condition. But honestly, I was so impressed with everything else—especially the cleanliness—that I’m not even deducting a star for that. If I could give 7 stars instead of 5, I absolutely would! I will definitely be coming back to this hotel, and it’s now one of my go-to choices whenever I visit Calgary.

My wife recently stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott in Calgary Downtown, and it was by far the worst hotel experience we've had in Canada. First, there was no breakfast included — something we expected from a Marriott property, especially at this price point. For a hotel of this level, not offering even a basic continental breakfast is disappointing and shows a lack of consideration for guests. To make things worse, the overnight parking fee was an outrageous $35. That’s more than what many full-service hotels in major Canadian cities charge, and absolutely not justified by the amenities or service provided here. The overall experience was poor and left us feeling taken advantage of. This stay did not reflect Marriott standards in any way. We won’t be returning, and we don’t recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Calgary.