Because Canadian cities have harsh winters, many of the hotels provide facilities with resort like qualities for a haven from the cold. Calgary is a perfect getaway for the whole family, with pools (often with a waterslide), comfortable rooms and suits, and a variety of restaurants onsite or nearby. Most hotels even offer babysitting services so the parents can enjoy some time to themselves.

Calgary Family Hotels:

The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel: located close to Calgary International Airport and Sundridge Mall. This full service Hotel includes Oasis River Country Water Park that comes equipped with two giant waterslides (250 ft long), a swimming pool, a children’s pool, sauna, hot tubs, a video arcade, and a snack bar area overlooking the pool.

The 306 rooms and suits offer high standard comfort and amenities including a Sony Play Station available in every room. Then when you are hungry try Carvers, Calgary’s number one steak house famous for their Alberta Beef, or Colors Café for all your breakfast and more casual dining needs.

Super 8 Motel Calgary Shawnessy: located in the Southwest of Calgary, the 85 rooms are equipped with cozy furniture, mini fridges, coffee makers, in-room safes, and hairdryers. The hotel does not have a restaurant on site but they offer a complimentary breakfast and other amenities not usually found at a budget hotel. The property also includes an indoor pool with a waterslide and a hot tub.

Not too far from Super 8 is the Shawnessy Town Centre where you can find some amazing restaurants. Southcentre: another ample sized shopping mall, Spruce Meadow: world-renowned horse riding facility, and Heritage Park: a living history reenactment of Alberta’s pioneer days.

Hampton Inn and Suites Motel Village: located in the Northwest Calgary and is en route to the Canadian Rockies and Banff. These 96 rooms and suites are highly appointed to standards and amenities. The suites have a full kitchen which includes a fridge, microwave, stove, and dishwasher. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available every morning and the rain forest theme pool area also includes a waterslide and hot tub.

The Motel is close to North Hill Mall, Market Mall, Northland Village shops, and McMahon Stadium home of the CFL Calgary Stampeders. The area is filled with a great variety of restaurants and the many attractions of Canada Olympic Park.

Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West: located across from Canada Olympic Park, choose from ten types of rooms ranging from standard with two queens or one king bed, to Presidential and Honeymoon suites equipped with canopy beds, fireplaces, and Jacuzzis. All rooms have balconies giving you an explicit view of either Canada Olympic Park or Calgary’s impressive downtown night view.

Four Points also offers a spectacular pool with waterslide, hot tub, a fully equipped fitness centre, and massages and beauty treatments alongside the pool. Also, don’t forget to try some food at the Hotels Embers Restaurant and Lounge with their unique fine dining and casual feel atmosphere.

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire: located in the heart of downtown Calgary. The facility is offers an indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, sauna, and fitness room. There are also many amazing attractions all around the hotel; like the Eau Clair Market, a vibrant market complex that includes an IMAX theater, a cinema complex, fresh food stalls, shops, restaurants, and boutiques. Princess Island Park, linked to the Eau Claire, is full of greenery, jogging trails, and a river walk.
Other Recommended Hotels

Kensington Inn: located just outside of downtown Calgary on Memorial Drive, which is lined with small cafes, incredible shops, and beautiful brick buildings. Kensington Inn is one of the most elegant places to stay offering four poster beds, crisp sheets, bright rooms, and impeccable service. And don’t forget to experience the intimate Chef’s Table restaurant serving deliciously classy meals for your deep wallet. At peaked seasons the rates can start form $199 CAD and including a complimentary breakfast.

Hyatt Calgary: Your eyes will widen when you enter Hyatt with its gorgeous stonework and a neck breaking high ceiling. Your guest room choices, starting at $139 CAD, range from modern and simple to celebrity style suites. Then try out Hyatt’s superb restaurants: Catch Restaurant & Oyster Bar that stretches up three floors; and Thompsons with its old world feel and serving some of the freshest cuisine in Calgary.

Marriott Calgary: located in the core of downtown Calgary and is across the street from the Calgary Tower and many other electric city attractions. The rooms are fresh and spacious. And the property comes equipped with a bright indoor pool and an incredible fitness center. Rates begin at $134 CAD.

Fairmont Calgary Hotel: opened in 1914 for a place to stay close to the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Fairmont is also a part of the parade route during the Calgary Stampede. A quant little museum is located downstairs with a bunch of old photos and stories. The graceful and classy hotel rates start at $167 CAD.

Hotel Arts in Calgary: Filled with ultra style with sleekly modern rooms and the closest hotel to the Stampede Park. During the summer, the outdoor pool is filled with a trendy Miami atmosphere and then changed to an urban setting filled with cowboy hats for the Stampede. The Raw Bar Restaurant on the site is known for its “Couture Cuisine.” Rates start at $269 CAD.

Whichever establishment you choose to stay at, you will be sure in finding the best and most unique set of accommodations unlike anywhere else. All of Calgary’s Hotels will give you memories that will be remembered for years to come.