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Howard Johnson Express Calgary

5307 McLeod Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 , Canada
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Howard Johnson Express Calgary
Ranked #83 of 95 hotels in Calgary
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San Jose, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I couldn't say enough bad things about this hotel. My friend was in Calgary for an extended period of time for personal reasons and to save money, he stayed in this hotel and when I flew in for the weekend, I ended up staying in the same hotel....BIG MISTAKE. List of things I disliked most: 1. Hotel smelled like s***.... More

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McMurdo Sound
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155 reviews 155 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Booked to stay here 1 night just the day before we were due in Calgary. Location is directly on Macloud Trail just outside the city centre. It's not the most attractive building or location but convenient. Check in was quick and when I asked for a ground floor room the young lady at the desk said "of course I just... More

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Lethbridge, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

This place is a crap hole!! We originally booked this place because all we needed was a bed to sleep in but it was so not even worth that! The hotel did not honour the rate that we booked at through itravel2000.com and ended up charging us an extra $30 per night. Kuldeep was the front desk agent who gave... More

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Abbotsford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

One of the WORSET Hojos EVER stayed in. Not even at 1 star level. Front desk spiked with attitude, not friendly or helpful. We had requested online early book in due to business meeting. We were told hotel policy was no booking in until 4pm. Then we were told they take a $200 damage deposit up front which was refunded... More

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Vishal C, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Thanks for reviewing us. We are sorry and confused that why and how you didn't enjoy your 8 night stay here. It pains for us know that ,Despite our best efforts and the best deal on the room stay .You left wanting . You declined the option to leave early with no penalties .Deposit is because all rooms are strictly... More

Cranbrook, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

I am staying at the Howard johson express in Calgary and I am very satisfied with this hotel. I am attending a 2 week seminar and if not for this hotel I would not have been able to take the course.Listen,if you are expecting a brand new hotel this is not. But the people who operate it keep it clean... More

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Vishal C, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Thanks for reviewing us . We are glad you've enjoyed your stay here . Looking forward to have you back again More

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

a budget hotel. seems fair since you dont stay that much when you visit a place. its just a place to sleep and wash up. breakfast is typical and simple too. the place itself is just ok, well what do you expect from the price you paid, right? got checked in fast though, the room that we got was also... More

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Edmonton, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Well, next time I would sleep in my car before staying there. No customer service at check in. The got into the room and the sheets looked dirty. so I slept with my clothes on. I have never expereienced anything like this in my life. Totally not how we do things in Canada I would hope. Suggestion; Get a personality,... More

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Vancouver
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111 reviews 111 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

Calgary's has lots of higher-end (?) hotels on Macleod Trail... but if you want a basic, clean, economic-with-continental breakfast destination = then this will fit the bill nicely. They are hard on the 3 pm check-in and the 11 a.m. check out but still, a great choice for under $100. night.

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St. Albert, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

This hotel is disgusting and should be removed from the Howard Johnson chain. Bathroom floor was sticky, bedspread was stained (picture attached), sheets dirty and hair in them, sheets thin and holes in the top sheet, chain removed from door; I can only assume it was kicked in, paper thin walls, chain on cushion on $10-folding chair - really??????? They... More

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canada
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Feb16/2013 Ok so we get there and check in is at 4pm,we get there at 420 and still no rooms ready, she tells us after 10 minutes the room we booked we are not getting so no flat screen TV, That we will move rooms in the morning so we agreed. i guess this is a normal routine as there... More

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Address: 5307 McLeod Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 , Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Calgary
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #83 of 95 hotels in Calgary
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Free breakfast, Wifi, parking, Local calls & room coffee. Guest Laundry. Few minutes to downtown, Stampede ground, Saddledome, Chinook centre, Heritage park, Rockyview Hospital & Mitchell Eye Care. ... more   less 
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