Traveled to Red Deer this past weekend and discovered our usual hotel had botched our reservation and did not have a pet friendly room for us. Called the HIExpress to find out the price for a pet friendly room including pet fees and while it was slightly more than our usual hotel, we decided to go ahead with it because we were so tired. They did not provide us with an itemized breakdown of our bill at check in but assured us the pre-auth amount was the grand total plus a $100 security deposit.
On check out their system was down and they said they'd email the receipt so we were shocked when our total bill was $200 than we were quoted at check in for our total. Our dogs were crated the entire time they were in the room and they were never left unattended so it couldnt be for damages and we confirmed our quoted price included pet fees three times before we checked in but now they're claiming the extra $200 is for pet fees - again?!
So basically we paid $50/night on top of their advertised rate on their website (and slightly more again than on Expedia/Hotels.com) PLUS an additional $50/night to have a pet friendly room. Sketchy business practices. Huge lack of disclosure. Steer clear.

This is our go-to hotel in Red Deer. It is close to Hwy 2. Rooms are spacious and big TV. Bathroom large and clean and bright. Fridge and coffee in the room. Most important is good quality bed that gives sound sleep. Hotel is clean and well maintained. Good selection of free breakfast and free parking.

Great Older Holiday Inn, but will friendly staff, larger rooms, spa, pool and gym.
Close to shopping, restaurants and recreation centre. Very quiet, clean room, great beds. Bathroom was dated but ok. Might do with a reno. Breakfast was great, changed up the mains every morning, lots of coffee, fresh and hot. Mainly it was the friendliness of all the staff. We would definitely stay here again.