Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Calgary - University

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A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.
A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, a lifeguard chair, and a window providing a view of trees.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool area with multiple lanes, a changing room, and a door labeled "Pool Equipment".

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $68
$61 nightly
$68 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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2231 Banff Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 4L2
  • Place, McMahon Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 259 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Tower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 259 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard King Room With Sofa Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Calgary

A stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Calgary - University places you in the heart of Calgary, within a 15-minute walk of McMahon Stadium and University of Calgary. .This motel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Calgary Zoo and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Scotiabank Saddledome.

What's nearby

  • McMahon Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Calgary - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Foothills Athletic Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Olympic Arch - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Trail Station - 4 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
  • McDonald's
  • Kinjo Sushi & Grill
  • Higher Ground - Capitol Hill
  • Lil' Empire Burger - Capitol Hill

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Calgary - University

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Calgary - University offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Calgary motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Stay in one of 82 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JASPER LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with family!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NAVPREET KAUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its our first time visit.Its an amazing stay in Calagary and breakfast is excellant as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and conveniently located near the C-Train and several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, spacious room
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

Breakfast OK parking tight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful check-in. Mark was amazing and accommodated our early check in, would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Continental breakfast wasn't anything special but had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is friendly, location is decent and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so good! Staff was friendly and helpful ! Breakfast was a good start of the day. The pool and hot tub help you relax after a long day. Rooms were clean !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet and comfortable, great space. Parking lot right to the room access. Public transport very close if you need it. Food court close by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, breakfast was ok, but too many young people (guest) just their way in front of me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very nice Not very clean Budget motel at best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good except they had the parking lot roped off so had to park farther from room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, good kitchenette
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The counter staff were absolutely wonderful, friendly, professional. The room was as expected, great for our overnight visit to Calgary!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good property which is clean and maintained well with amenities at the price point. Staff is helpful and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time in this hotel and still never disappointed with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stay was alright for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok, essential dishes not to fancy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some meat (bacon, sausage) as a breakfast option would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cori jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tunzilur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fitness centre needs little more equipments.Price wise this is an excellent choice. All staffs are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is large and clean. Breakfast is normal. Staff is friendly. Overall impression is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aileen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are bit dated and didn’t feel very clean, staff was great though, breakfast is very simple and repetitive! Had a decent time! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026