Aloft Calgary University

2359 Banff Trail Nw, Calgary, AB T2M4L2 Canada (CAN)
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3.0 Star Property
51.069794-114.115050
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 99 guest reviews

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  • Has an indoor pool!
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 105 rooms
  • 2 floors in hotel
  • 5 suites in hotel
  • Check in time: 4:00pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 5 meeting rooms

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Local Attractions

The Quality Inn is conveniently located within walking distance to the University of Calgary, Olympic Oval, McMahon Stadium, Foothills Hospital, Children's Hospital and opposite the Public (LRT) Light rail station. We are a mere 15 minutes from downtown Calgary and 50 minutes to the breathtaking Rocky Mountains.

Verified Reviews of Aloft Calgary University

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean modern and good service."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Breakfast was good massage at the spa was great.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 28 to Sat Dec 30 2023 at a $115.14 average nightly rate.
"Comfy & Clean"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 23 to Thu Aug 24 2023 at a C$151.99 average nightly rate.
"Lovely Hotel Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff here at A Loft in Calgary are very friendly, helpful and professional. Our room was clean, neat and comfortable. A great stay 😊.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 28 to Thu Jun 29 2023 at a C$186.99 average nightly rate.
"The rooms were clean and comfortable. Overnight Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent and friendly service from the staff. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 21 to Thu Jun 22 2023 at a C$217.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Clean Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Keeping it simple by making you feel welcome. A nice clean room and of course it's Calgary 😁.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 22 to Wed May 24 2023 at a C$154.00 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel & Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Hotel staff was very welcoming and very friendly. Hotel was nice and clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from CA flag
17-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 12 to Fri Apr 14 2023 at a C$139.49 average nightly rate.
"Great Place"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great service, good food and clean rooms.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 13 to Sun Apr 16 2023 at a C$160.34 average nightly rate.
"Just what we needed!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Super friendly staff, location was good and the pool was warm with a nice deck. We enjoyed our stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 28 to Wed Mar 29 2023 at a C$149.00 average nightly rate.
"A Beautiful Unique Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
A nice hotel with beautiful decorations and artistic paintings. Very nice restaurant with tasty food. All staff members are very warm and welcoming. Love the decorations and furniture around the pool area. Room was clean and very functional. Definitely recommend!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from CA flag
14-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 11 to Mon Feb 13 2023 at a C$144.00 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 99 guest reviews

Property Description

This unique Calgary hotel provides you with uncompromising service with exceptional added value. Le Soleil Day Spa Atrium Style Indoor Pool, Whirlpool & Fitness Centre Thai Place Restaurant (Voted best authentic Thai restaurant in Calgary). Q Lounge/Video Gaming Lottery Area24- Hour Business Centre 24-hour Complimentary Coffee Bar Poolside Continental Deluxe Breakfast Bar Non-Smoking Hotel HOTEL UNDER EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS UNTIL FEBRUARY 2013Meetings spaces can accommodate from 1-110 people.

Green Sustainability

Green Program- save your room refresh for 3-4 days and save money.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2009
Floors: 2
Rooms: 105
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 105
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 5
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 5509 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 110 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 10:00am-1:00am
Pool Info:
Splash is open from 5am - 11pm. It is a 54X44 Square foot indoor pool.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hours
Nightly Parking: 1.05
Typical Group Deposit: Credit Card
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 4.00% (Alberta Room Tax)
City Tax: 3.00% (Destination Marketing Fee)
GST: Goods and Services Tax: 5.00 GST %
Other Tax: 0.00% (0)
Porterage Fee: 10.00 Per Item (RETURN TRIP)
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

AIRPORT TO HOTEL:Exit the Airport, and take Barlow Trail (South) Take the Trans Canada Hwy 1 / 16 AVE West Exit.Turn RIGHT onto Banff Trail NW.End at QUALTITY INN UNIVERSITY 2359 Banff Trail NWTaxi Expense one way $35-40Shuttle available one way from hotel to airport. cost $20.50 first person, additional person $5.00

Local Shuttle Info: Located Adjacent Banff Trail Station on Calgary''s Light Rail Transit Line

Breakfast Information

We have a breakfast buffet available in the refuel area off the lobby from 6am-10am. We also offer hot breakfast sandwiches and option from the same area. Our restaurant will be open for breakfast soon.

Pet Friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Complimentary Outdoor Parking plus underground heated parkade available for an additional charge of $10 per night before taxes.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary hotel wide wireless internet

About aloft

  • Stylish, boutique hotels
  • W XYZ bar offers unique, signature cocktails
  • Extra large windows and 9-foot ceilings
  • In-room magazines, safe, platform bed and LCD flat-panel TV's
  • Bliss Spa bath products and walk-in showers with large showerheads
  • Free wired and wireless high-speed internet in all guest rooms
  • Free coffee/tea
  • Many plug outlets

The aloft highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Monogram Coffee - Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee and a light breakfast. Located 1.2 km from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Ten Foot Henry - A trendy spot serving seasonal and vegetable-focused dishes. Located 3.1 km from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Coup - A vegetarian restaurant offering creative and delicious dishes. Located 2.5 km from the hotel.
  • Activity: Calgary Tower - Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation deck. Located 5.7 km from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: OEB Breakfast Co. - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with unique twists on classic dishes. Located 2.8 km from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Anju - A Korean fusion restaurant known for its delicious small plates. Located 4.2 km from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Charbar - A steakhouse with a modern twist, offering a variety of grilled meats. Located 3.9 km from the hotel.
  • Activity: Glenbow Museum - Explore the art and history of Western Canada. Located 4.8 km from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Alforno Bakery & Café - Enjoy freshly baked pastries and a delicious breakfast menu. Located 3.5 km from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Native Tongues Taqueria - Authentic Mexican street food in a vibrant atmosphere. Located 3.9 km from the hotel.
  • Dinner: River Café - A charming restaurant nestled in Prince's Island Park, offering farm-to-table cuisine. Located 6.3 km from the hotel.
  • Activity: Heritage Park Historical Village - Step back in time and experience life in Western Canada's past. Located 12.4 km from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Quality Inn University, Alt Hotel Calgary East Village

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Aloft Calgary University

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Aloft Calgary University.

Feel free to use the Aloft Calgary University 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'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Tactic 1 36 x 19 x 9 70024/--1818201210--/--4040--
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Tactic 1

Get Tactical! Tactic 2 has what you need to work fast! A wall mounted Plug and Play 42" LCD TV, a built in buffet cupboard. Fast and Free hotel wide internet keeps your meeting running. Talk to our events staff about great food and beverage options! Room rental includes setup, tear down, Black spandex table linen, water service, LCD TV, and Wireless Internet. Need pens and note paper? Just ask! It''''s free too!
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
700 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
36 x 19 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
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Tactic 2 36 x 19 x 9 66524/--1818201210--/--4040--
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Tactic 2

Get Tactical! Tactic 2 has what you need to work fast! A wall mounted Plug and Play 42" LCD TV, a wall mounted screen, a built in buffet cupboard. Fast and Free hotel wide internet keeps your meeting running. Talk to our events staff about great food and beverage options! Room rental includes setup, tear down, Black spandex table linen, water service, use of screen, LCD TV, and Wireless Internet. Need pens and note paper? Just ask! It''''s free too!
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
665 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
36 x 19 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
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Tactic 1&2 Combined 36 x 40 x 9 136556/--3636322224--/--9090--
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Tactic 1&2 Combined

Combining both our Tactic 1 and 2 rooms by removing the retractable wall between the 2 spaces opens up a large space with 2 wall mounted plug and play 42'' LCD TV''s, a wall mounted screen, 2 built in buffet counters. Fast and Free Wifi, and access via the gorgeous 2nd floor mezzanine give this space the WOW factor for your next event. Rental includes setup, tear down, black spandex linen, and water service.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1365 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
36 x 40 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Photo of Tactic 1&2 Combined
Tactic 3 36 x 36 x 11 127580/--5439282420--/--98982
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Tactic 3

Flooded with natural light, Tactic 3 has 6 large windows that open up over the indoor pool area and features 3 skylights. 11 foot ceilings make this room feel wide open. Blinds on the windows for discretion can be closed privacy or opened to allow more light. Tactic 3 isn''t all fun and games! A large 9 ft screen hangs from the ceiling and this room features an in house audio system. A wall mounted plug and play 42'' LCD TV and built in buffet compliment the whimsical nature of this room making it perfect for hosting a seminar or a wedding all in the same day!
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1275 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
36 x 36 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
6
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Tactic 3 Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Tactic 3 Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Photo of Tactic 3
tactic 1 & 2 10 x 12 x 2 118--/------3222----/--9090--
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tactic 1 & 2

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
118 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
10 x 12 x 2 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Tactic 4 38 x 38 x 9 138696/--6045402428--/--103103--
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    Tactic 4

    Tactic 4 provides the most private experience, the ballroom is one level below the lobby and feature a private vestibule for food and beverage service with small sitting area. Private mens and ladies washrooms compliment the exclusive experience your delegates will experience. Room rental includes the use of vestibule space, wall mounted Plug and Play 42'' LCD TV, setup, tear down, Black spandex table linen, and water service
    Room Type:
    Ballroom
    Total Size:
    1386 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    38 x 38 x 9 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    1 Below Ground
    Power Outlets:
    10
    Columns:
    1
    Windows:
    0
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    Yes
    Built In Screens?
    Yes
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
    • Coffee/Tea Setup
    • Food/Beverage
    • Projection Equip.
    • TV/VCR/DVD
    • WIFI Internet
    • Podium
    • LAN Internet
    • Microphone
    • Teleconferencing
    • White Board
    • Video Conference
    • Flip Chart
    • Air Conditioning
    • Computer Rentals
    • Sound System
    Photo of Tactic 4

    FAQs about Aloft Calgary University

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 4:00pm 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 11:00am 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 Aloft Calgary University have?

    There are 105 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

    Is there any meeting space at Aloft Calgary University?

    Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

    What kind of breakfast is at Aloft Calgary University?

    We have a breakfast buffet available in the refuel area off the lobby from 6am-10am. We also offer hot breakfast sandwiches and option from the same area. Our restaurant will be open for breakfast soon.

    What parking is available at Aloft Calgary University?

    Complimentary Outdoor Parking plus underground heated parkade available for an additional charge of $10 per night before taxes.

    How much does internet cost?

    Complimentary hotel wide wireless internet

    Can I get a AAA rate at Aloft Calgary University?

    Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Hot Deals Membership Card Required Aloft Guest Room 1 King Refrigerator 236sqft 21sqm 392sqf

    Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Aloft Calgary University?

    Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount 62 Years and Older Valid ID Required Aloft Guest Room 1 King Refrigerator 236sqft 21

    Is there a gym at Aloft Calgary University?

    Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

    Is there a pool at Aloft Calgary University?

    Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Splash is open from 5am - 11pm. It is a 54X44 Square foot indoor pool..

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