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$150-200
Directly opposite Canada Olympic Park is the Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West
(8220 Bow Ridge Crescent NW, 403/288-4441 or 877/288-4441,
www.fourpointscalgarywest.com , $169-195 s or d), a real standout for motel accommoda-
tions on this side of the city. The 150 rooms are big and bright, and each has a balcony (ask
for one with a view of Canada Olympic Park). Along with city-hotel luxuries like room
service, other amenities include an indoor pool and waterslide, a fitness center, the Moun-
tain Oasis Retreat spa facility, and a restaurant (breakfast around $12) and lounge. Check
the hotel website for rates well under $150 and for suites for less than the rack rate. Some
packages include airport shuttles—perfect if you're renting from Hertz, which has a desk
in the lobby.
Across the road from the Sheraton is Sandman Hotel & Suites (125 Bow Ridge Cres-
cent NW, 403/288-6033 or 800/726-3626, www.sandmanhotels.com , $185 s or d). It fea-
tures spacious modern rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness room, and a 24-hour Denny's res-
taurant.
NORTHEAST (AIRPORT)
Many hotels lie in the northeast section of the city at varying distances from Calgary In-
ternational Airport. All of those detailed below have airport shuttles, and most can be con-
tacted directly by courtesy phone from the airport. If you're reading this topic, chances are
you're flying into Calgary. If not, and you're planning on flying out of Calgary, it's worth
knowing that these same hotels may let you leave a vehicle with them free of charge until
your return and use their shuttle service simply for staying overnight.
$100-150
Check hotel websites listed below for rooms around the $100 mark, or take the easy way
out and book your stay at the no-frills Pointe Inn (1808 19th St. NE, 403/291-4681 or 800/
661-8164, www.pointeinn.com , $100 s or d). Facilities include a launderette, a restaurant,
and a lounge. Request a nonsmoking room.
$150-200
Holiday Inn Calgary Airport (1250 McKinnon Dr. NE, 403/230-1999 or 800/465-4329,
www.holidayinn.com , $165-195 s or d) is a little farther from the airport than the other
choices, but since there's a free shuttle, that is of little consequence. The rooms are exactly