Thriftlodge Calgary North – A Favorite for Families in Calgary
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About the Hotel
2304 16Th Avenue Nw,
Calgary,
Canada,
T2M 0M5,
Alberta
“This motel's location was perfect for quick access to Banff.”view full review
Rooms with essentials
Thriftlodge Calgary North rooms include a cable TV, air conditioning, a desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee/tea maker. Free WiFi is available. Guests receive complimentary continental breakfast.
Dining and breakfast
The hotel serves a continental breakfast every morning. Nearby dining options include Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean.
Leisure and activities
Guests can swim in the heated saltwater pool or visit the 365-degree observation deck for views. Nearby attractions include Olympic Oval (1.5 km), McMahon Stadium (1.5 km), and Nose Hill Park.
Location and transport
The hotel is on the Trans-Canada Highway, 0.5 km from Banff Trail and 4 km from Downtown-West Kerby. Calgary International Airport is 20 km away. Free parking is available for trucks and RVs.
Services and convenience
The 24-hour reception desk assists with guest needs. Other amenities include valet service, guest laundry, and free WiFi. The hotel is steps from the University of Calgary campus.
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Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
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Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
City Centre
Calgary
1.7
mi
Airports
Calgary (YYC)
11.4
mi
Train
Banff Trail C train 1700 ft
Lions Park C train 2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft
Facilities
Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones
Wi-Fi
General
Wi-Fi
Room features
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Media
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
2304 16Th Avenue Nw,
Calgary,
Canada,
T2M 0M5,
Alberta
Map view
2304 16Th Avenue Nw,
Calgary,
Canada,
T2M 0M5,
Alberta
City landmarks
Zoo
Calgary Zoo
4.0
mi
Park
Prince's Island Park
2.1
mi
Landmark
McMahon Stadium
5200 ft
Stadium
Olympic Oval
1.1
mi
Tower
Calgary Tower
2.7
mi
Landmark
Foothills Athletic Park
3900 ft
Park
Riley Park
1.6
mi
Landmark
Trans Canada Pipeline Arch
4400 ft
Landmark
Alberta University of the Arts
1.2
mi
Landmark
Confederation Park
1.4
mi
Park
Edworthy Park
1.9
mi
Landmark
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
1.0
mi
Mall
North Hill Centre
1.3
mi
Landmark
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2100 ft
University
University of Calgary
1.5
mi
Landmark
Faith Calgary
2100 ft
Church
Seventh Day Church
2200 ft
Gallery
Nickle Arts Museum
1.0
mi
Landmark
Father David Bauer Olympic Arena
3800 ft
Event hall
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1.2
mi
Landmark
St. Pius X
2800 ft
Landmark
Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill
3100 ft
Landmark
North Hill Shopping Centre
3100 ft
Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3300 ft
Landmark
First Church of Christ
3500 ft
Landmark
Maritime Reunion Assn of AB
3700 ft
Landmark
Kensington
1.6
mi
Landmark
Academy of Learning
3900 ft
Landmark
Peace Bridge
1.8
mi
Nearby
Event hall
Banff Trail Community Association
600 ft
Restaurants
Domino's Pizza
3000 ft
2008 Crowchild Trail NW
Family-focused reviews and ratings
Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.
72%
loved it and would return for another family vacation
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.2
Location
9.0
Service
8.5
Dining
6.7
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 5 reviews
6.7
6.7/10 based on 448 reviews
John
United States,
October
2024
8.0/10
I've stayed here many times over the years and it's always a great value for the money. The location is unbeatable, and it's perfect for families!
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are basic but always clean, and I've never had any issues with them.
Service
9.0
The staff are consistently friendly and accommodating.
Location
10.0
Close to major roads, lots of restaurants, and public transport, this hotel is amazing for access to many areas. Plus it's part of Calgary's Motel Village!
Dining
7.0
The continental breakfast is simple but sufficient, and it's fun to watch the families enjoy it.
Facilities
8.0
The pool is a great feature for families.
Anne
United States,
October
2024
7.0/10
Clean and cheap! Perfect for a quick overnight trip. The location is great for exploring Calgary!
Rooms
7.0
My room was clean and had everything I needed: a bed, desk, wifi, hangers, and a full bath. It was a bit basic but perfectly acceptable for the price.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and helpful. One person went above and beyond to help me with my internet connection issues!
Location
9.0
Close to public transport and lots of restaurants. Great access to Banff and Canmore!
Dining
5.0
I didn't eat the breakfast provided, but it looked okay.
Facilities
7.0
The pool was fine.
James
United States,
August
2024
6.0/10
Needed a quick, affordable place to stay while in Calgary for a seminar. It was fine, and got the job done. Close to SAIT!
Rooms
6.0
Room was adequate; bed comfortable, TV worked, and had a fridge and microwave. A/C was noisy though!
Service
8.0
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
Very close to SAIT. Convenient location for C-Train also.
Dining
5.0
Didn't utilize any of the hotel dining options.
Facilities
6.0
No hairdryer in the room, but they had some available at reception. The floor was creaky.
Frank
United States,
January
2024
7.0/10
It wasn't fancy, but it was a perfectly fine place to crash for New Year's Eve. The beds were comfy, hot water was great, and the price was unbeatable!
Rooms
7.0
The room was basic but clean. Beds were great, hot water and pressure were excellent. Separate sink and mirror from tub and toilet was a plus. Even though it's an older place, everything worked as it should.
Service
5.0
Check-in was smooth. I didn't interact much with staff beyond that.
Location
8.0
Location was great for our purposes - convenient for getting to our NYE party.
Dining
5.0
Didn't try the continental breakfast, so no comment.
Facilities
7.0
Smoking room was available and had an outside door, a nice touch. No complaints beyond it being a basic hotel
Victor
United States,
January
2024
8.0/10
This place is a great budget option for exploring Calgary and the surrounding area. It's not fancy but it's clean and comfortable. I'll be back!
Rooms
8.0
My room was clean and warm. The bed was comfortable. It was a basic room but perfectly adequate.
Service
8.0
Check-in and check-out were quick and easy. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent - close to major roads, public transit, and lots of restaurants.
Dining
8.0
The continental breakfast was better than expected - coffee, tea, juice, milk, cereal, fruits, fresh muffins and croissants were all on offer.
Facilities
7.0
Free parking was a bonus!
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