ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES UNIVERSITY, Calgary

The hotel sits on the edge of the University of Calgary campus and is a 5-minute drive to the Foothills Hospital. The C-Train station at Banff Trail provides direct service to downtown Calgary in under 10 minutes and to the Calgary Stampede grounds without needing a car. Calgary Tower is 10 minutes away by car, the Calgary Zoo is 11 km, and the Trans-Canada Highway is easily accessible. The Rocky Mountains are within reach for day trips. Several chain restaurants (McDonald's, Denny's, Papa John's) are within a 5-minute walk, and a wider range of dining is available along nearby streets.

Accommodation ranges from double rooms to large family rooms and kitchen suites. All rooms offer a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker; select suites add a two-burner stove or a full stove and fridge. Some rooms have exterior entrances where you can park directly outside, which is convenient for loading, while others are in the tower with interior hallways. Vinyl flooring is common in many rooms, avoiding the worn carpet found in some hallways. Room quality varies: many are described as clean and spacious, but some mattresses are firm and may be less comfortable for longer stays. Road-facing rooms and those near the train line can be noisy; interior rooms tend to be quieter. No rooms have balconies.

Breakfast includes a rotating selection of breads, sweet breads, cold cereal, hot oatmeal, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit (apples, oranges), juice, coffee, and tea. The selection is basic - no meat or hot dishes beyond pancakes and oatmeal - and seating can be limited during peak times. The hotel has no restaurant or bar on site, but a vending machine offers drinks and snacks. Numerous chain restaurants (Denny's, McDonald's, Papa John's) are within a 5-minute walk, and several independent options are within 0.5 km.

The indoor pool is heated and open year-round, with pool/beach towels provided. The hot tub offers jet sprays for relaxation. The fitness centre is compact - cardio equipment only, no weights. Access to the pool and hot tub may occasionally be restricted for cleaning or maintenance, and the hotel can arrange access to a sister property's pool when its own is closed. A sun deck is also on site.

Wi-Fi is free in all areas. Parking is free and on-site with no reservation needed, though the lot can be tight. A 24-hour front desk handles check-ins and requests. Daily housekeeping is included; laundry facilities are coin-operated and open 24 hours. Copy/fax services are available for an additional charge. The hotel is fully smoke-free, has a lift, and offers accessible parking spaces. Security features include CCTV, key card access, and smoke alarms. A news stand is available in the lobby. The hotel is pet-friendly.