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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 116 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor swimming pool
- Free complimentary breakfast
- Gym is available on property
- 164 rooms in property
- 7 floors in hotel
- 15 suites in hotel
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Group score of 10.0/10
- 15 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Hotel Alma is located in the heart of the University of Calgary campus, across the street from the Olympic Oval, and only 10 minutes away from downtown. Our location offers easy access to Highway 1 (TransCanada Hwy) as well as Market Mall and Canada Olympic Park.
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Property Description
Set in the vibrant heart of the University of Calgary campus, only 10 minutes from downtown, Hotel Alma treats guests to gracious service, friendly rates, and a host of accommodating spaces. Alma's 96 rooms and suites are available all year-round, as well as 64 Flats at Alma featuring 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Meeting and conference facilities available on campus – all next door to campus activities and amenities such as the Fitness & Lifestyle Centre, Aquatic Centre, Racquetball Centre, Speed skating Oval, and Climbing Wall.Our summer residences are available from mid-May through mid-August, and can host individuals or groups of up to 1,122. Accommodation ranges from apartments with flat-screen TVs to classic dormitory rooms. With over 42,000 square feet of meeting and event space; 200 hectares of park-like outdoor space and, exceptional catering services we have everything you need for you next: •Meeting•Presentation•Conference•Seminar or training session•Banquet •Indoor or outdoor reception•Special event•Social eventCampus catering provides catering for groups large and small with custom menus available.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00 pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2009 |
| Floors: | 7 |
| Rooms: | 164 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 164 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 103 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 61 |
| Suites: | 15 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 15 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 42000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 390 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Pool Info: The Aquatic Centre is located at the University of Calgary and houses an Olympic sized swimming pool with a deep end diving tank. | |
| Ownership: | University of Calgary |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual Reservations: 48 hours prior to arrival (Group Cancellation is negotiated per each group contract) | |
| Nightly Parking: | $10 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.27% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 4.00% |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 5.00 GST % |
| Other Tax: | 3.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 10.00 Per Night (subject to change) |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (complimentary) |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (complimentary) |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (complimentary) |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (complimentary) |
Amenities / Features
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Dinner available
- DVD Player
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Generator for sleeping rooms
- Generator for public spaces
- Grocery service
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Jogging path
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Voicemail
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Office or business center
Airport & Shuttle Information
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is Canada’s 4th largest airport, featuring direct flights from most major cities.Hotel Alma is a 20 to 30 minute drive from the airport, depending on traffic. Taxi fares will run $40 – 50, plus gratuity.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Every stay in a Eurostyle Standard Room and One Bedroom Suite includes a complimentary breakfast.
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Parking Info
Parking is available at $10/day with unlimited in and out privileges.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and throughout campus.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events.
Feel free to use the University of Calgary Accommodations & Events meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Calgary event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Senate Room (Hotel Alma) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 1817 | --/54 | -- | -- | 50 | 51 | 48 | --/-- | 125 | 90 | -- |
Close This Senate Room (Hotel Alma)The Senate Room is perfect for holding your next workshop, presentation, AGM, training, seminar, conference dinner, wedding and more. The Senate Room can also accommodate: - 8' rounds, 72 people Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1817 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Varsity (Hotel Alma) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 380 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Varsity (Hotel Alma)Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 380 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Brentwood (Hotel Alma) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 272 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Brentwood (Hotel Alma)Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 272 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Charleswood (Hotel Alma) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 272 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Charleswood (Hotel Alma)Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 272 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Montgomery (Hotel Alma) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 363 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Montgomery (Hotel Alma)Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 363 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Parkdale (Hotel Alma) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 272 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Parkdale (Hotel Alma)Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 272 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Red and White Club (Olympic Volunteer Centre) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 13464 | --/390 | -- | 284 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 742 | 900 | -- |
Close This Red and White Club (Olympic Volunteer Centre)The Red and White Club is perfect for hosting any kind of event from a banquet, wedding and conference dinner to a meeting, seminar, AGM and more. The Red and White club can also accommodate: - 8' rounds - 520 people - Dining rectangles 852 Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 13464 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Alberta Room (Dining Centre) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 5155 | --/168 | -- | 125 | 50 | -- | -- | --/-- | 350 | 300 | -- |
Close This Alberta Room (Dining Centre)The Alberta Room is perfect for hosting events such as a Reception, AGM, Meeting, Seminar, Conference Dinner, Workshop, Training, Presentation, Wedding and more. The Alberta Room can also accommodate: - 8' rounds - 224 people - Dining rectangles 248 Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 5155 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Blue Room (Dining Centre) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 2000 | --/65 | -- | 64 | 30 | 40 | -- | --/-- | 114 | 114 | -- |
Close This Blue Room (Dining Centre)The Blue Room is perfect for hosting events such as a Reception, AGM, Meeting, Seminar, Dinner, Workshop, Training, Presentation, Wedding and more. The Blue Room can also accommodate: - 8' rounds - 96 people - Dining rectangles 96 Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2000 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Legacy Suite (Dining Centre) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 920 | --/48 | -- | 24 | 25 | 25 | 30 | --/-- | 59 | 59 | -- |
Close This Legacy Suite (Dining Centre)The Legacy Suite is perfect for hosting a meeting, seminar, AGM and more. The Legacy Suite can also accommodate: - 8' rounds - 56 people Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 920 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| The Lobby (EEEL) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 350 | -- |
Close This The Lobby (EEEL)The Lobby in the EEEL building is the perfect space to have a Banquet, Conference, Conference Dinner, Wedding, Reception and more. Room Type: Lobby Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Great Staircase | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 300 | -- |
Close This Great StaircaseThe Great Staircase is great for a Banquet, Conference, Conference Dinner, Wedding, Reception. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Second Floor Foyer (EEEL) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 60 | -- |
Close This Second Floor Foyer (EEEL)Banquet, Conference, Conference Dinner, Wedding, Reception. Room Type: Foyer Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Third Level Foyer (EEEL) | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 90 | -- |
Close This Third Level Foyer (EEEL)Banquet, Conference, Conference Dinner, Wedding, Reception Room Type: Foyer Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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| Third Level Lounge | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 60 | -- |
Close This Third Level LoungeBanquet, Conference, Conference Dinner, Wedding, Reception. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Amenities Available
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FAQs about University of Calgary Accommodations & Events
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does University of Calgary Accommodations & Events have?
There are 164 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?
Yes, they have 15 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?
Every stay in a Eurostyle Standard Room and One Bedroom Suite includes a complimentary breakfast.
What parking is available at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?
Parking is available at $10/day with unlimited in and out privileges.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and throughout campus.
Is there a gym at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at University of Calgary Accommodations & Events?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The Aquatic Centre is located at the University of Calgary and houses an Olympic sized swimming pool with a deep end diving tank..
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