12-29-2011, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff
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I would stay downtown, since it is close to everything. You will be cabbing it everywhere on Macloed. Best areas to stay near is 17th ave, 8th ave, Kensington, Eau Claire, in that order.
With that said, Hotel Arts, Le Germain, Hyatt, Westin are all good choices. Check Hotwire.com for a deal.
I would say Hotel Arts is best bet for proximity to everything (Dome, Bars, 17th, Flames Central, etc)
I would also mention the Fairmont, but IMO it is an overpriced dump. Maybe if you get an awesome deal stay there. Le Germain is prob the same price, and is a super nice hotel if that is your style.
Last edited by OldDutch; 12-29-2011 at 10:19 AM.
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12-29-2011, 11:28 AM
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Often Thinks About Pickles
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Okotoks
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All the above a good choices...
But truly, don't you want to make your trip to Calgary a really memorable experience?
With that in mind, I recommend a stay at a Calgary historic landmark... The Cecil Hotel.
Its right downtown where all the action is yet within a walkable distance to the Saddledome. 
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12-29-2011, 11:33 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: An all-inclusive.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rerun
All the above a good choices...
But truly, don't you want to make your trip to Calgary a really memorable experience?
With that in mind, I recommend a stay at a Calgary historic landmark... The Cecil Hotel.
Its right downtown where all the action is yet within a walkable distance to the Saddledome. |
It's also been boarded up and closed for at least a year now.
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12-29-2011, 11:47 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
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Whenever I go to Calgary, Sheraton Eau Claire is where I stay. I can't say it's better or worse than any other hotel in Calgary, because I haven't been to any, but the Sheraton was fantastic. The hotel bar is fine, there's a couple restaurants well within walking distance and it's a couple minute walk to the train to get to the game.
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12-29-2011, 11:50 AM
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Often Thinks About Pickles
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Okotoks
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Originally Posted by Kybosh
It's also been boarded up and closed for at least a year now.
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Son of a b***h!
All the great ones are gone now... the King Eddy, the St Louis, and now the Cecil! I'll miss those terry cloth table tops in the tavern. 
Please tell me that the York Hotel and the St Regis Hotel are still up and running?
Last edited by Rerun; 12-29-2011 at 12:02 PM.
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12-29-2011, 01:14 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff
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Originally Posted by Rerun
Son of a b***h!
All the great ones are gone now... the King Eddy, the St Louis, and now the Cecil! I'll miss those terry cloth table tops in the tavern.
Please tell me that the York Hotel and the St Regis Hotel are still up and running? |
When was the last time you were in Calgary... 2001?
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12-29-2011, 01:20 PM
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Often Thinks About Pickles
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Okotoks
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Originally Posted by OldDutch
When was the last time you were in Calgary... 2001?
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Well, downtown Calgary... yeah... thats probably about right. 
I tend to try and avoid the area.
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12-29-2011, 01:24 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary...Alberta, Canada
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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
Whenever I go to Calgary, Sheraton Eau Claire is where I stay. I can't say it's better or worse than any other hotel in Calgary, because I haven't been to any, but the Sheraton was fantastic. The hotel bar is fine, there's a couple restaurants well within walking distance and it's a couple minute walk to the train to get to the game.
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On top of that, it's usually the hotel where the visiting team stays, so you might bump into a Devil or two.
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12-29-2011, 01:58 PM
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Often Thinks About Pickles
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Okotoks
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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
Whenever I go to Calgary, Sheraton Eau Claire is where I stay. I can't say it's better or worse than any other hotel in Calgary, because I haven't been to any, but the Sheraton was fantastic. The hotel bar is fine, there's a couple restaurants well within walking distance and it's a couple minute walk to the train to get to the game.
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Originally Posted by The Goon
On top of that, it's usually the hotel where the visiting team stays, so you might bump into a Devil or two.
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I stayed there a few years ago for a company Christmas party. Its a nice place. Had fun in the irish pub (forget the name) on the main floor too.
I believe every guest room is set up as a suite.
Two thumbs up!
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12-29-2011, 02:04 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Houston, TX
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If I could recommend a spot it would be something that is walking distance to the saddledome, that way you can party at the casino afterwards but still don't have to take the infested train back to your hotel afterwards.
There are a number of hotels within walking distance. On a cold day, I would say anything south of 8th ave is walk able so that would mean the Hyatt, Le Germain, the Palliser, and Hotel arts (not sure if I forgot any here).
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12-29-2011, 02:23 PM
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Retired
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Wow, you guys are a bit too high class for me.
A hotel is where you sleep. If you don't want to spend too much time there, just book something cheap like the Holiday Inn on MacLeod (short C-Train ride to the dome), or even the Sandman Downtown (again, C-Train line and a couple blocks from a lot of the downtown watering holes).
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12-29-2011, 02:25 PM
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Franchise Player
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Even though I live in Calgary, I went to a wedding at Hotel Arts last summer and stayed in one of their rooms. I was satisfied with everything. And its close to 17th ave and the dome. I would recomend this
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12-29-2011, 04:51 PM
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First Line Centre
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I would go with Hotel Arts too.
The meals are good there as well.
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12-29-2011, 05:23 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Did someone mention me?
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12-29-2011, 06:47 PM
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Offered up a bag of cans for a custom user title
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Westside
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rerun
All the above a good choices...
But truly, don't you want to make your trip to Calgary a really memorable experience?
With that in mind, I recommend a stay at a Calgary historic landmark... The Cecil Hotel.
Its right downtown where all the action is yet within a walkable distance to the Saddledome. |
Dewey Stevens and Coconut Joe's are also really awesome.
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12-29-2011, 07:12 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
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When I stay in Calgary it's usually at the Radisson hotel right beside the Calgary tower. Nice rooms and not too pricey - they generally have some pretty good specials this time of year. You are right downtown, close to the dome and Flames Central. Nice little pub/restaurant and coffee shop right in the lobby. I ran into Doug Maclean in the pub there once.
Edit: Sorry, it's not the Radisson it's the Marriott!
Last edited by schteve_d; 12-29-2011 at 07:15 PM.
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12-29-2011, 08:54 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Section 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
Whenever I go to Calgary, Sheraton Eau Claire is where I stay. I can't say it's better or worse than any other hotel in Calgary, because I haven't been to any, but the Sheraton was fantastic. The hotel bar is fine, there's a couple restaurants well within walking distance and it's a couple minute walk to the train to get to the game.
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Plus the Sheraton is two blocks from all the hookers and the Maid. I see why you stay there.
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12-29-2011, 09:23 PM
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Draft Pick
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Plus the Sheraton is two blocks from all the hookers and the Maid. I see why you stay there.
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Innnnteresting. LOL. Thanks for all the input folks! I think I'm going to give Hotel Arts a go, seems to be best priced out of the "nice" ones.
Thanks again! 
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12-30-2011, 01:35 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Originally Posted by squiggs96
Plus the Sheraton is two blocks from all the hookers and the Maid. I see why you stay there.
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No more Maid, the Boudoir is the new "Maid".
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