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Reviews of Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University 2 stars

2231 Banff Trail Northwest, T2M 4L2 Calgary, Canada

#77 of 102 hotels in Calgary

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 567 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    9.0
    Great value, clean rooms, friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very friendly. The breakfast was good (pancakes, cereal, toast, muffins, hard boiled eggs). My room was clean and quiet. I stayed as a solo female and felt safe!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was extremely hard with no give and very low to the ground.

    Vinal plank flooring was great. Easy to see it was clean. Great access to the C-train, but you can hear the train in your room.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room key did not work in the morning, neded to get the lady from the reception after 2nd re-formating.

    It was convenient to check in.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Main Building/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location, clean, good price,

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location right by light transit railway station going downtown, journey time about 15 minutes.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much

    I had an end unit closest to the train, which I could hear whenever it passed by.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    7.0
    Just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Main Building/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Holding fee is unnecessary

    Free breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    7.0
    Ok for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy, not the cleanest

    reasonably priced

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel for short stay close to downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and price (considering it was stampede week!)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    It's value for money. The laundry for guests comes handy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Main Building/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there're glasses or proper cups instead of throw-away paper/plastic cups. And would prefer a normal kettle instead of what's in the room, please.

    Value for money and comfortable room and also close to public transport. Plenty of restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Best economical hotel with excellent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing while comparing it to price they charge

    Very few economical hotels i see with such good staff and fascilities. Staff was good. Room service was excellent (Naveen thoroughly clean our room). Room was equipped with good kitchen. Ample parking. Breakfast includes eggs, oatmeal, cereals, pancakes, juices, coffee, tea etc. Near to university of Calgary. Due to its economical prices i am giving it score of 9.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Great price for a night or 2 for a clean and comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only complaint we could have was breakfast. However for the price it was ok. The oatmeal was mushy and watery. The auto-pancake machine is a good idea of course from your point of view however, it created some pretty bland tasting pancakes. The cereal bowls were little dixie cups as were the cups for the juices. All understood due to the great price for the room and breakfast combined. The other thing is that the carpet in the breakfast area was pretty gross. It looked stained, and dirty. Maybe it wasn't dirty? just the pattern on the carpet? but it looked pretty aged and not very appetizing atmosphere. (again.....the price- I get it)

    For the price, this was very good. Room was clean and roomy, parking close by, having a little kitchenette was a bonus.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Best econmical hotel with excellent fascilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing while comparing it to price they charge.

    Very few economical hotels i see with such good staff and fascilities. Staff was good. Room service was excellent (Naveen thoroughly clean our room). Room was equipped with good kitchen. Ample parking. Breakfast includes eggs, oatmeal, cereals, pancakes, juices, coffee, tea etc. Near to university of Calgary. Due to its economical prices i am giving it score of 9.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the bed was a little hard, but my husband thought it was good

    Big room, so more space to move. Breakfast was reasonable too.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    overall it was a good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was okay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    Good choice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location was perfect, and the lodge was well connected to a train station. Going to the city was super easy by train. The staff were helpful, and the breakfast provided was nice. Great place to stay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    9.0
    Price, location, cleanliness and comfort were top notch. Could improve by offering a few extras.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only shampoo and bar soap in the bathrooms. No conditioner, body wash or lotion as in most other hotels. My daughter forgot a toothbrush and had to pay $5 to get one out of a vending machine. The breakfast was just ok - not a lot of options and the exact same thing offered each day.

    Location was perfect, close to the university just as I wanted. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    No real negatives

    Room was spacious

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    good stay for a travelling pit stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast a bit simple

    good guest service & location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    7.0
    Otherwise it’s not a bad place to stay.
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator needs some upgrades it’s a bit old. Too noisy most of the time from across each room’s.

    The property was neat and tidy.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a bit dated but they were very clean.

    This was a great deal. It's in a row with several other hotels and walking distance from several ethnic restaurants and only 5km from downtown Calgary. We stayed the night before our flight but had time to tour around Calgary the next day. Was concerned about quality of the room, but it was fine. Don't expect luxury accommodations, but it is a good deal. Continental breakfast was okay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great! Super clean, friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    For the price and location, overall a good value and would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Limited seating for breakfast during peak hours. Breakfast was carb heavy. Elevator was out of service at the time of stay.

    Room air conditioning was on prior to check in for a comfortable entrance. Bed and bedding were comfortable and modern. Solid floors gave the room a cleaner appearance. Plenty of parking and option to park out of the weather to stay out of the Calgary hail storms.

    Stayed in August 2024

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