Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

1330 8th St. Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1B6 Canada (CAN)
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2.5 Star Property
51.040290-114.081400
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4.0/5

Based on 713 guest reviews

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  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • 124 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 15 floors in hotel
  • 41 suites in hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 pm
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 2 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

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Check rates Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds and Kitchenette
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Local attractions

Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Talisman Center, Restaurants, Eau Clare Market

Verified reviews of Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"My stay wasn’t long but I enjoyed my visit very quiet and friendly environment"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Great
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
02-Aug-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sun Aug 02 to Mon Aug 03 2026 at a C$279.00 average nightly rate.
"Excellent!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean, quiet, up to date interiors, good breakfast. Will def. stay at this hotel again! 10/10.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
15-Jul-2026 Verified review, stayed from Tue Jul 14 to Wed Jul 15 2026 at a C$149.00 average nightly rate.
"Well appointed and clean"
Overall score4.0/ 5
The rooms have very good amenities and are very clean. Beds are comfortable and have nice linen. The breakfasts are tasty.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
12-May-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri May 08 to Sun May 10 2026 at a C$170.79 average nightly rate.
"Everyone was helpful and always cheerful"
Overall score5.0/ 5
From the time we checked in, all the staff were helpful and pleasant.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
29-Apr-2026 Verified review, stayed from Tue Apr 21 to Tue Apr 28 2026 at a C$217.28 average nightly rate.
"One night stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I only stayed there one night, but the bed was very comfortable and the complementary breakfast the next morning was very good. Front desk staff was excellent.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
18-Apr-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri Apr 17 to Sat Apr 18 2026 at a C$141.30 average nightly rate.
"Room Condition"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Clean modern room comfortable bed.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
24-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Sep 22 to Wed Sep 24 2025 at a C$209.49 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 713 guest reviews

Property description

Enjoy the comforts of home with the Suite lifestyle at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Suites Downtown. Situated in downtown Calgary between the business core on 8th Avenue and the eclectic 17th Avenue, you get the best of both worlds. We offer 5-star service at 3-star prices and are the only hotel downtown that offers the following amenities complimentary to our valued guests: parking, deluxe continental breakfast, wireless or wired high-speed internet access, and access to the fitness centre, sauna and the business centre, all in a beautiful, recently renovated hotel. Enjoy the views of Calgary from our luxurious penthouse suites, hot tub suites, 1 or 2-bedroom suites, junior suites or executive kings. We also offer extended stay rates (both monthly and weekly) for stays longer than 7 nights. Our Two Bedroom Suites work best as they feature a full kitchen. All other room types feature kitchenettes.

Green sustainability

3 Green Keys - Hotel Association of Canada; 2 Green Leafs

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Year of last renovation: 2024
Floors: 15
Rooms: 124
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 124
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Suites: 41
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 1164 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 50 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.2 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Ownership: Khatija Investments Ltd
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
individual 48 hrs / Groups 21 days in advance
Nightly parking: Incl
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 11.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 6.00%
GST: General Sales Tax: 5.00 GST %
Food and Beverage Tax: 0.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 5.00% (GST)
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Day ($15 for those not staying)
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Additional Person Fee: 20.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 0.00%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 16.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 12.95 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 3.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 4.95 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 15.00 Per Item
Banquet Soft Drinks: 2.25 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.50 Per Item

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • 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
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

We are a 25 minute drive from the airport.

Local shuttle info: upon reservation - $15 flat rate one way

Breakfast information

Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is complimentary with guest room, this wi fi is good within the entire hotel including guest rooms

About Best Western Plus

  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk
  • Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available
  • FREE high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Breakfast is available
  • For the upper mid-scale market, including upgraded amenities and enhanced style and comfort.

The Best Western Plus highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Local coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere, 1.2 km away
  • Lunch: Ten Foot Henry - Trendy spot for vegetable-forward dishes, 1.3 km away
  • Dinner: Model Milk - Modern, rustic eatery offering innovative New American dishes, 1.4 km away
  • Activity: Calgary Tower - Iconic 190.8-meter tower offering panoramic views, 1.5 km away
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: OEB Breakfast Co. - Popular for creative breakfast and brunch dishes, 1.1 km away
  • Lunch: The Ship & Anchor - Lively pub with a patio offering pub grub and live music, 1.6 km away
  • Dinner: Pigeonhole - Ranked as one of Canada's best restaurants for small plates and wine, 1.5 km away
  • Activity: Heritage Park Historical Village - Living history museum offering a glimpse into the past, 11 km away
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Analog Coffee - Friendly coffee shop known for its espresso drinks and pastries, 1.3 km away
  • Lunch: Sidewalk Citizen Bakery - Artisan bakery known for its sourdough bread and sandwiches, 2.2 km away
  • Dinner: Bridgette Bar - Chef-driven bar serving a diverse, shareable menu in a mid-century modern setting, 1.7 km away
  • Activity: Calgary Zoo - Large zoo featuring a wide variety of animals and exhibits, 4.5 km away

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown.

Feel free to use the Best Western Plus Suites Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Calgary event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event 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
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
clagary 27 x 28 x 13 756 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- 50 -- --
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Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
756 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
27 x 28 x 13 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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
stampede 17 x 24 x 13 408 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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stampede

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
408 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
17 x 24 x 13 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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

FAQs about Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 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 11:00 am 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 Best Western Plus Suites Downtown have?

There are 124 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi is complimentary with guest room, this wi fi is good within the entire hotel including guest rooms

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Free WiFi Sofa Bed Sofabed Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Ma

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Free WiFi Sofa Bed Sofabed Micr

Is there a gym at Best Western Plus Suites Downtown?

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

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