Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary
Located a few kilometres south of the airport, Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary is 15 minutes from the centre of Alberta’s largest city. It also offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Guests can begin the day with a complimentary breakfast, and then visit nearby attractions such as The Hangar Flight Museum, Calgary Zoo and the Calgary Tower. There are a variety of leisure and business facilities at the hotel, from an indoor pool with a waterslide to a business centre.
Guest Rooms
Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary has 101 rooms and 42 suites, including two accessible rooms. They include the Standard (33 sq.m.), 1 King Suite (33 – 42 sq.m.), 1 King 1 Queen 1 Bedroom Suite (42 sq.m.), 2 Queen Suite (44 sq.m.), 1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Jetted Tub (53 sq.m.) and the 3 Queen 2 Bedroom Suite (54 sq.m.).
The comfortable rooms and suites feature a spacious work desk with an ergonomic chair, lamp and desk-level electrical outlet. A coffee maker and complimentary tea and coffee are provided for guests to make a hot drink. For more refreshments, guests can use the in-room mini fridge and microwave. An ensuite bathroom is equipped with bathroom products, hair dryer and a bathtub.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning and heating
- Bathroom products
- Coffee maker
- Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- 49-inch LCD TV
Breakfast and Dining
Guests at Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary can start the day with a delicious breakfast. While there are no restaurants at the hotel, delivery is available from the nearby restaurants and complimentary coffee is provided in the lobby.
The Free Express Start breakfast bar serves a complimentary hot breakfast with drinks such as coffee, tea, juices and milk. The breakfast bar features items such as fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal, hot oatmeal, granola bars, egg dishes and signature hot cinnamon rolls.
Open: 6:30 am – 9:30 am
Facilities and Services
Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary has a heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and waterslide. It is open between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm.
The fitness centre is equipped with free weights and cardio machines such as an elliptical, two treadmills and a stationary bike. It is open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
The on-site business centre has three meeting rooms, including one large meeting room and one smaller boardroom. It is equipped with office supplies and a printer and copier. The total meeting space is 195 square metres.
The hotel offers services such as self-laundry, laundry valet and dry-cleaning, a storage space, wake-up calls, an ATM and an ice machine.
Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Location and Transportation
Located several kilometres south of the airport, Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary runs a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle to and from the terminals.
From the airport, guests can drive to the hotel by following signs to the Barlow Trail NE eastwards. They should then turn right on Airport Trail and travel through the tunnel, before turning right onto 36th Street NE and then left onto 48th Ave NE.
Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary is only 15 minutes from Calgary downtown. It is 15 kilometres from attractions such as Calgary Tower.
Public transport options nearby include the Whitehorn C-Train Station, which is four kilometres from the hotel.
Complimentary parking is available, including for large vehicles such as buses, RVs, small trucks and trailers.
There are dining options two minutes’ walk from the hotel including Moxies Barlow and the Chop Steakhouse & Bar.
Nearby corporate locations include Nortel, Westjet and Coca Cola Bottling Company.
Nearby Alternatives
Compare Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary Airport North (free hot breakfast north of the airport), Sandman Signature Calgary Airport Hotel (a short walk from the neighbouring restaurants, with two of its own) and Hyatt Place Calgary Airport (free breakfast with 24-hour dining venues).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary have a free airport shuttle?
Yes, the hotel runs a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle to and from the terminals. It is located a few kilometres south of the airport, about 15 minutes from downtown Calgary.
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary?
Yes, the free Express Start breakfast bar serves a complimentary hot breakfast from 6:30 am to 9:30 am, with egg dishes, hot oatmeal, fresh fruit, yoghurt and the signature hot cinnamon rolls.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, a heated indoor pool with a hot tub and a waterslide, open between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm. The fitness centre is open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Information last verified: July 29, 2026