FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT CALGARY DOWNTOWN, Calgary

The property is well placed for exploring downtown on foot. Calgary Tower, Stephen Avenue, and the Bow River are all within a 15-minute walk. The area around the hotel offers many restaurants, bars, and cafes, including the attached Beltliner Diner and Native Tongues Taquiera. Calgary International Airport is 19 km away, a 25-minute drive. While the central location is convenient, the immediate vicinity has a noticeable homeless presence and some street-level drug activity, particularly near a drop-in centre next door. For those driving, the only parking option is valet, and the hotel has no airport shuttle. A taxi from the airport using Calgary United Cabs offers a discounted rate.

Accommodation options include Queen rooms and Executive Queen Suites with a sofa bed and sitting area. Rooms are generally spacious and clean, though some sitting areas can feel small for three adults. Beds are described as very comfortable. Many rooms offer views of the Calgary Tower or the city skyline. A notable drawback is the air-conditioning unit; it is old and extremely noisy, forcing some to turn it off to sleep. Windows do not open, and soundproofing against street noise is limited, so road-facing rooms can be loud. The fire alarm LED in some rooms flashes a bright green light all night. The building has two small elevators which are frequently slow or broken, often requiring a 15-minute wait or use of the stairs for those on lower floors.

Breakfast is available from 6:30 to 9:30 on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 on weekends, located on the second floor. The buffet offers a good variety including hot food and is well-regarded for its selection. During busy periods, the breakfast room can become crowded and sometimes run out of stoneware and cutlery, requiring paper plates. The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Beltliner Diner (American, serving breakfast through dinner) and Native Tongues Taquiera (Mexican, lunch and dinner). A coffee house is also on site, and wine/champagne is available for an additional charge. Dozens of other bars and restaurants are located within a 5-minute walk in the Beltline.

The fitness centre is open around the clock and is free of charge. For outdoor activity, bicycle rental is available. The hotel has no swimming pool, spa, or wellness centre. The central location puts parks and walking routes along the Bow River within easy walking distance. Guests looking for extensive leisure facilities will need to find alternatives off-site.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The business centre offers fax/photocopying services. Reception services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, lockers, and free luggage storage. Laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing are available for an additional charge. Safety features include CCTV, key card access, and free safety deposit boxes at the front desk (not in rooms). The property has designated smoking areas at the front and back. Accessibility features include a lift and facilities for disabled guests. Pets are allowed on request with charges; service animals are always permitted. A notable security concern involves the valet parking service, which has been reported to leave vehicles unlocked and accessible to theft.