Econo Lodge Motel Village
2440 16 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 0M5 Canada
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Centrally located in the heart of Calgary, the Econo Lodge® Motel Village is just minutes from the University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium and Canada Olympic Park, a terrific locale to enjoy the crisp, clean Canadian air while skiing, snowboarding and bobsledding in the same place as the Olympians in 1988. See why so many travelers make Econo Lodge Motel Village their motel of choice when visiting Calgary. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. All spacious and smoke-free guest rooms are air conditioned and come equipped with a flat screen TV, microwave/fridge, and free wifi. Guests will appreciate the hotel's many amenities, including free Easy Starts breakfast, free local calls and free coffee available in the lobby 24 hours. Business travelers will appreciate the free wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel and access to business services. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Econo Lodge Calgary, first come first serve. Whether business or pleasure brings you to Calgary, the Econo Lodge Motel Village is the perfect place to spend a night, not a fortune.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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24-hour front desk
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2440 16 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 0M5 Canada
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Honestly not the worst. I had to find a cheap hotel for one night due to a fatal highway collision en route here from Vancouver where I was delayed 5 hours, therefore missing my bus connection to Jasper where I’ll be working.
I could afford a nicer hotel but I’ve had to spend an extra $1000 on this move back to Alberta from Vancouver.
I’m not sure what rooms other people were in but this place is decently clean. There are little complaints but nothing major. The tissue box was empty. I will survive though.
My only complaint is that I’m a single female travelling without my bf and there were sketchy people in and about the place. But I don’t smoke so won’t be hanging around outside anyway. The room did smell deodorized and a bit stale like someone had smoked here before.
I’m still here until I catch my bus in the morning but the lady at desk was nice and checked me in early (thank you) due to my bus canceling. I’m a little confused about the $100 incidental deposit on a $71 room but I’ll assume they chalk that up to all the sketchy people here and I’ll get mine back soon.
I could afford a nicer hotel but I’ve had to spend an extra $1000 on this move back to Alberta from Vancouver.
I’m not sure what rooms other people were in but this place is decently clean. There are little complaints but nothing major. The tissue box was empty. I will survive though.
My only complaint is that I’m a single female travelling without my bf and there were sketchy people in and about the place. But I don’t smoke so won’t be hanging around outside anyway. The room did smell deodorized and a bit stale like someone had smoked here before.
I’m still here until I catch my bus in the morning but the lady at desk was nice and checked me in early (thank you) due to my bus canceling. I’m a little confused about the $100 incidental deposit on a $71 room but I’ll assume they chalk that up to all the sketchy people here and I’ll get mine back soon.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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i have stayed at this property in the past. it wasnt really worth to review, when i stayed here recently with covid, it was very professional. When i checked in the front desk agent was super helpful. if wanting a good night sleep this is a good affordable lodging. Only thing i will add is the rooms are quite warm, keep heat to a medium or crack open the window.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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This is the one at 2440 - 16 Ave NW. Our Family Day weekend was a disappointment, as most of the promises made on the Internet about this hotel did not come to pass. We are a large family and a hotel stay is a big deal for us, so in order to cut costs, we planned to eat in. There were only two pots in the kitchen - not enough to cook a meal for 6 people; nothing to put our salad in, no tea kettle, no tea pot. After a "make do" supper, (we couldn't cook the three things we'd brought) some of us thought we'd go use their advertised fitness centre, as we don't have passes to a fitness centre in our city. Oops - the stationery bike wasn't working, neither was the weight machine. Only the treadmill worked - which was fine for one out of six of us...! OK, then we'll watch a good movie on the advertised "free movie channel". When we turned to Channel 150 as directed, we only got a grey screen. It also seemed we were missing some bedding - when we mentioned it on the way back from our non-work-out, they said it would be there right away. They were right - we got a phone call inviting us to walk through the snow storm to the main office and pick it up. Maybe they had no staff that night. The "free starter breakfast" the next morning was truly that - one muffin wrapped in plastic and a juice box. Its a good thing the diabetic brought her own food that day, just in case.
Maybe this is normal for a hotel - we don't have a lot of experience. We just thought for a special Family Day treat this year, it might be a little more of a "treat".
The worst part of it though was when we found a (to us) large amount of money hidden behind a light fixture in the suite. We wrestled with our consiences and finally decided to report that we'd found something valuable and turn it in to the rightful owner. We were afraid to hand in cash, because everyone would have the same trouble being honest about it. We told the person at the check-out desk that if someone called about missing cash, they should be directed to us - we could ask them how much money and where it was stashed, and return it to them if they identified it correctly. However, we were told to hand it in and they would donate it to a charity if no one asked about it. If I turn something in to the police, I get it back after a certain time. If I turn it in to the Econolodge Hotel, I don't - I don't even get to choose where it gets donated. The whole stay left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Maybe this is normal for a hotel - we don't have a lot of experience. We just thought for a special Family Day treat this year, it might be a little more of a "treat".
The worst part of it though was when we found a (to us) large amount of money hidden behind a light fixture in the suite. We wrestled with our consiences and finally decided to report that we'd found something valuable and turn it in to the rightful owner. We were afraid to hand in cash, because everyone would have the same trouble being honest about it. We told the person at the check-out desk that if someone called about missing cash, they should be directed to us - we could ask them how much money and where it was stashed, and return it to them if they identified it correctly. However, we were told to hand it in and they would donate it to a charity if no one asked about it. If I turn something in to the police, I get it back after a certain time. If I turn it in to the Econolodge Hotel, I don't - I don't even get to choose where it gets donated. The whole stay left a bad taste in my mouth.
Be warned.
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Hotel's Favourite
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, very helpful Paul on reception. Also want to say big “Thank you “ to lady, who is working in breakfast room. Good location for travelling to Banff. We had an excellent stay in July 25-29. Recommended to people,
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Our experience at this hotel was disappointing from the start. It took us about 20 minutes to check in as the receptionist was extremely slow in assisting previous guests. The room was adequate for two people and equipped with all standard amenities, including a microwave, iron, and ironing board. However, whenever we turned on the bathroom light, the exhaust fan made a horrendous noise that could easily wake everyone up.
After spending the entire day out, we returned to the room after midnight and went straight to bed. When we woke up in the morning, we discovered that the bedsheet was unclean and had old, dried bloodstains on it. This was extremely upsetting and completely ruined our weekend.
This isn't the first time we've encountered such issues with Choice Hotels, and because of this, we don't plan to stay at any of their properties again. To make matters worse, when we provided feedback to Econo Lodge as requested, they responded by claiming that we were responsible for the blood stains—an accusation that is both ridiculous and offensive.
Adding to our frustration was the total lack of sound insulation in the room; we were woken up at 7 a.m. by children running around the corridor, making it impossible to sleep any longer.
As for the "free continental breakfast," it was a total disappointment. The breakfast room is tiny, making it impossible to move around without bumping into other guests. The limited food options were unappealing and certainly not what one would expect for human consumption.
After spending the entire day out, we returned to the room after midnight and went straight to bed. When we woke up in the morning, we discovered that the bedsheet was unclean and had old, dried bloodstains on it. This was extremely upsetting and completely ruined our weekend.
This isn't the first time we've encountered such issues with Choice Hotels, and because of this, we don't plan to stay at any of their properties again. To make matters worse, when we provided feedback to Econo Lodge as requested, they responded by claiming that we were responsible for the blood stains—an accusation that is both ridiculous and offensive.
Adding to our frustration was the total lack of sound insulation in the room; we were woken up at 7 a.m. by children running around the corridor, making it impossible to sleep any longer.
As for the "free continental breakfast," it was a total disappointment. The breakfast room is tiny, making it impossible to move around without bumping into other guests. The limited food options were unappealing and certainly not what one would expect for human consumption.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent 1 night at this econolodge. We had trouble to find it first cause the GPS was indicating a road that was closed.
Finnally arrived, the smell of weed at the lobby and the funky employees didn't make us feel confortable.
The room was not clean and not really welcoming. The real problem was that the walls are like paper towel and we hear everything every laugh every words from the room next to us.
We had to call 2 times the reception and they went to knock on their door to ask them politely to keep quiet. We felt bad because for us in a hotel every body can laugh and talk but rooms should be insolated.
Breakfast was similar to an economic breakfast on a plane so not the best.
Not recommanded...
Finnally arrived, the smell of weed at the lobby and the funky employees didn't make us feel confortable.
The room was not clean and not really welcoming. The real problem was that the walls are like paper towel and we hear everything every laugh every words from the room next to us.
We had to call 2 times the reception and they went to knock on their door to ask them politely to keep quiet. We felt bad because for us in a hotel every body can laugh and talk but rooms should be insolated.
Breakfast was similar to an economic breakfast on a plane so not the best.
Not recommanded...
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Date of stay: November 2021
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This hotel is probably useful for access to the airport and it's cheap. If staying for more than one night, the rooms are serviced daily. Which I have to say was needed considering it wasn't particularly clean in the first place. Staff were a bit unhelpful but ok in the end. I believe there is a shuttle service to the airport, but the transport vehicle looked like it would have trouble getting out of the driveway let alone get to the airport. The breakfast wasn't the best I've ever had but it sufficed. there was an alternative for breakfast as there was a Dennys Diner next door which gave 15% off for patrons of the hotel. There were a few sketchy people hanging around most of the time, a contributing factor may have been the presence of the Diner. There was also a derelict car in the car park near a side entrance to the hotel that had been there for months. The door locks to the room doors did not appear very secure. Finally, the repainting exterior of the building would not go amiss.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:Â 1st floor as there is no elevator
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I booked on Expedia and of course checked in like a normal guest. Once I got to my room I looked around and it was an absolute mess. Some kind of sauce everywhere, white substance on the tv, hair on the pillow and garbage left out. I then walked back to the front desk and asked for my a refund because of what the stat of my room was. They then asked me to contact Expedia for this as I booked it through them. I did this and Expedia said that the hotel manager needs the approve this refund. I get that I need to contact Expedia for this but they need the managers approval is a bit absurd. I am now in another hotel and waiting for the manager to approve the refund. The employee lied to Expedia agent and said I was in the room for an hour and then came to the front desk for a refund. I did what any normal guest would do in a case like this. They did not offer me another room but I did say I wouldn’t accept another room if they offered it as my first room was disgusting. The employee said she need to check the room but then chose not to once she realized it was booked on Expedia. Lazy and smart on her part because I am sure she knows her manager will not approve the refund and will put someone else in this room. The staff was not unfriendly and did her job upon check in.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Motel is currently undergoing renovations. We checked in at 3:00 pm. The pet friendly room assigned to us was right in the middle on the work/construction zone. The front desk phoned around 3:30 to ask if everything was in good order in our room. We said that it seemed okay but there was a lot of noise. They assured me that the work would stop at 5:00 pm. It did - but it started again after midnight in the room right above ours. I tried to get back to sleep and finally at 3:30 am I called the front desk to complain. He said he would take care of it. The noise stopped. By this time I’m wide awake and our dog was pacing around the room. So I took the dog out. I came back in and decided to take a shower. NO HOT WATER!
I told the front desk about it upon checking out - he couldn’t have cared less.
I will never ever step foot inside this motel again.
I told the front desk about it upon checking out - he couldn’t have cared less.
I will never ever step foot inside this motel again.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is the worst hotel I have ever had to deal with. Avoid this place like the plague. Hotel staff are rude and unhelpful and seem to go out of their way to make your stay as miserable as possible. Paul at the front desk was extremely rude to everyone in our party. Will never use this hotel again.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Staff are rude and unhelpful.
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"2nd flr may be better as its harder for vagrants to look in windows, ceiling noise carried & some lunatic walked up /down 1st flr hall"Read full review
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C$73 - C$89 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
econo lodge motel village hotel calgary, econo lodge village, econo lodge calgary, calgary econo lodge
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CanadaAlbertaCalgaryNorthwest Calgary
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55
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Frequently Asked Questions about Econo Lodge Motel Village
Which popular attractions are close to Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Nearby attractions include University of Calgary (1.1 km), University of Calgary Outdoor Centre (1.1 km), and McMahon Stadium (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Conveniently located restaurants include Big T's BBQ, Nick's Steak House & Pizza, and Juree's Thai Place Restaurant.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Econo Lodge Motel Village?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (5.6 km), Lougheed House (4.0 km), and 17th Ave Business Improvement Area (4.1 km).
Is Econo Lodge Motel Village accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.