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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Calgary South, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

12025 Lake Fraser Drive Southeast, T2J 7G5 Calgary, Canada

#93 of 101 hotels in Calgary

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 410 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    We’ve stayed here before but this time our room was exceptionally noisy at night due to traffic on McLeod trail
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road noise from McLeod Trail

    Location close to family

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    6.0
    Nice place but had trouble understanding employees English, not so good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    See above.

    The breakfast size is good, Variety could be better. I booked my recent 5 day stay and during this time the pancake maker machine worked for only 1 morning. Downer. The gentleman that was double shifting between the Front Desk and Locking himself behind a room in the kitchen for periods of time as people that want to check out at the front desk were left waiting for sevice. Nobody at the front desk.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    5.0
    A let down
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was not water when we checked in due to maintenance and the hot tub was not functioning which is the only reason we booked that hotel over a thousand other options. There’s was construction going on the entire time that we could hear and see. Finally we asked for a late check out due to all the frustration and they kindly gave us that. We would have booked elsewhere if we knew all the issues at the time we only came to Calgary for one night away so it was upsetting.

    It’s a nice new clean hotel

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Didn't expect the amount that hotel charges us for 5hrs stay with family and kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive room even for 5hrs stay

    Big room and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    6.0
    Was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clean

    Spacious

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    7.0
    Stay was great, booking experience was terrible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was decent but the booking experience was terrible. All information was incorrect and had to change all the rooms over. Not impressed

    I always stay in a holiday inn

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better parking and a working hot tub and having paid full price when hot tub not working . ..should have been told so when making reservations

    Breakfast was good and friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    7.0
    Overall, it was a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a disaster. I wouldn’t have said that to my worst enemy it was terrible. The orange juice ran out, so it was the dregs of the bottom of the juice container mixed with water. There was no orange juice in it however it still dispensed a cup full of liquid that was orange-ish The way they called turkey sausage tasted like a big fat wiener. It did not taste like breakfast sausage at all that should never be served as a breakfast food. The “” omelet that was cheese” was greasy and just semi cooked. it was not good. I’m not fussy, but these were really bad foods. I had to go pay for food elsewhere because that was really not good. The coffee Was OK until I got to the bottom and found out there was grounds in it, so I was not impressed Also, the hot tub was not working and I would’ve loved to been sitting in the hot tub in the evening because I was there for tonight so I could’ve but it wasn’t functional and the pool is full of screaming kids so that doesn’t suit me!

    The breakfast was a disaster and I commented below. The hotel was not difficult to get to and it was located near a strip mall and Ulmer shopping mall so that was a bonus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I didn't receive my damage deposit back even though I know I didn't do any damage to the room

    The food the room and the pool

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have stayed here before. And this time the room was stinky like old smoke. Huge spider web above the bed. Hot tub was out of Order and they did not I for guests when booking. And over all. The hotel room was need some tlc. Baseboard etc we’re all cracked apart and dirty.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Complimentary breakfast. As a plant based family looking for healthy food options, the green bananas and coffee where the only non-ultra-processed options. Please consider whole grain, fresh fruit and vegetable options for health conscious travellers. Breakfast smoothies, fresh (ripe) fruit, nuts & seeds, dried fruits (dried cranberries were nice), granola, sweet potatoes, whole grain tortilla wraps for with filling to build as you like.

    Quiet room, comfortable bathtub, easy access to our vehicle from the room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At first when checking in at 11:30 on June 29th 2023 i was surprised that they changed my room from 2 large beds to 1 large bed , the staff member at front desk was so rude to me , we just have arrived from a long road trip from bc and we were tired . His excuse to change rooms was that room description was for 2 adults so they changed it to one bed without telling me!! Well , if room description says 2 large beds why changing it to one , nevertheless of number of people coming , you should keep my booking. Other staff ladies were so nice . Also didn't like that pool water is not changed daily. Didn't like that pancakes machine stopped working for 2 of the 5 days we stayed in and it was simple thing to do . The other lady did one thing and it worked right away. Also hot food was not avalible. Electricity plug in were not all working in room.

    I liked the room , clean hotel , there is laundry service for long stays but you need 12$ for each load (expensive 3 for washer , 3 for pod, double 3 for dryer as clothes will keep wet if you do it one time 24 min it should be 45min at least )

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic breakfast, did not have fruit. Some of the electric outlets were loose, room was quite worn and tired. To be fair, they are renovating so hoping these things will be fixed and improved.

    Good location. Easily accessible. Great staff. Easy checkin.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was construction going on & I asked if this would be all weekend. I was told no, well Sat & Sun a.m. there were contractors there at 7:30 a.m…. banging outside my window… Then my car was hit in the parking lot & the front desk said there were no cameras…. I won’t go back until the construction is done….

    Breakfast was good…. Room was spacious & nice…

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Grumpy staff

    Location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2022

    6.0
    Many repairs needed, smelled of mold
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was below average even for a included breakfast! Dry scrambled eggs, runny oatmeal, no fruit at all!

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    7.0
    the Staff were friendly and accommodating
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv in first room didn’t work but they were able get us a new room quickly

    location comfortable bed free breakfast staff

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    5.0
    because of how the front desk dealt with an issue will likely not be returning to this location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A confusion with staff at checkin - desk staff was rude and not helpful

    the pool was good for the kids, location is great, lots of parking and a spacious room

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    6.0
    good price and good location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy room air conditioner. water from shower head wasn’t adjustable and only at fine spray, but full blast making it a bit uncomfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was a little dirty, also needed maintenance

    location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    7.0
    Place to be little more cleaner
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the place were cleaner. Mirror and the floor was not clean properly. My wife had white socks and they got black as soon as we got into the place

    Place ,breakfast and pool for kids

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    6.0
    Comfy beds, but that's it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels in the pool, so we used our room ones. Then there were no more for the room? For $200 I'd like a towel. No sanitizer in dispensers. Broken ice machine. Patched bathroom ceilings. There was never anyone at the front desk. Waited more than 5 min for someone every time. Continual alarm going in the lobby for the 3 days we were there.

    Beds were comfortable. Location convenient. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    5.0
    great price, short stay, we would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    dirty, ripped towels. at first we only had 1 towel for 5 people, then we asked for more towels and we got stained ripped towels.

    comfortable bed, strong shower, accommodating to a family of 5

    Stayed in August 2022

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