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Hotel Alma

3.0 of 5
169 University Gate NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada (Northwest Calgary)
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Hotel Alma
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

What a gem, European style, ultra clean, excellent service, free wi fi and free long distance phone calls. Located in middle of the University of Calgary. Bistro food was also surprisingly good as was free continental breakfast.

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you Adam B for taking the time to post a review of Hotel Alma. We appreciate your feedback regarding our Hotel and am very happy to hear of your pleasant experience during your stay with us. I am also pleased to hear that the location suited your needs in terms food, accommodation and service.I am glad to know that... More

Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

In town for a meeting near the university. Wasn't really sure what to expect, but was definately suprised by the cleanliness of the rooms, and hotel in general. The rooms have all the ammenities for a business guest. The only negative is that the parking is fairly far from the front doors and there are stairs to navigate in the... More

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you Deleurme for taking the time to review Hotel Alma on your most recent stay & for giving us a good rating!! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and I sincerely thank you for your comments on the hotel. You stayed in one of our Eurostyle rooms and we are glad to hear... More

Grande Prairie, Canada
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Used this hotel while attending a week-end course at the U of Calgary. Excellent location on the university campus. Hotel is very clean and the room was excellent. I got a suite to have some extra room and it was worth the extra $'s. Nice living room area, cool coffee maker, small fridge and flat screen TV. The separate bedroom... More

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you GGSScottH for taking the time to review Hotel Alma on your most recent stay & for giving us a good rating!! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. You stayed in one of our One Bedroom suites and we are glad to hear that you found the room spacious & comfortable .We are... More

Toronto
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I stayed here on a brief business trip to the university. The rooms are small, but well appointed, albeit a little bit noisy with hallway noise filtering in etc... However, the beds are great, continental breakfast is more than you'd expect, and you can't beat the location if you are conducting business on campus or in the central NW.

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Edmonton, Canada
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I stayed only one night but the location is fantastic if you're visiting the University of Calgary. Parking is an extra charge but is in a covered parkade, which is good if the weather is bad. Free phone calls locally and within Canada; free wifi; and continental breakfast included (fruit, pastries, hard-boiled eggs, toast, coffee, and tea) in the restaurant... More

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I had a great 2 night stay at this hotel. Service was excellent, and the rooms were surprisingly nice considering the hotel is in an old Dorm room on the UofC campus. I knew what the size of the room was going in, so I wasn't surprised by how compact everything was! The breakfast was great in the morning as... More

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
31 March 2013

Thank you jiminy_fatal for taking the time to review Hotel Alma on your most recent stay & for giving us an excellent rating!! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your two night stay with us. I thank you for your comments on the service provided by team Alma-we are very proud of them and have passed along your... More

Geneva, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I fell sick during my stay and had to prolong my stay to almost a week. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They brought me a humidifier, which really helped me a lot, and as much tea as I wanted. The rooms are not big, but extremely clean. I was very satisfied with the room service, too. The breakfast... More

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Thank you Mona 195 for taking the time to post a review of Hotel Alma. We appreciate your feedback regarding the staff and am very happy to hear of your pleasant experience during your stay with us. I am also pleased to hear that the location suited your needs, and that you enjoyed your time spent in one of our... More

Alberta
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Stayed one night and wasn't sure what to expect. The staff was great, room was clean and furnishings were modern. Breakfast was very good ... coffee, fruit, juice, pancakes, bagels, pastries, and more. I now know what 200 square feet is, I could not believe how small the room was!! That being said, the room was comfy and fairly quiet.... More

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Dear Beach Lover 22, Thank you for taking the time and providing us with valuable feedback about your recent stay at Hotel Alma. As has been identified by yourself, while the Parkade is indeed a quick 2-3 minute walk from the hotel, we chose that option as we felt that, given Calgary's inclement weather patterns throughout the year, a covered... More

Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

I stayed there for a couple of nights during a professional trip, location is very convenient if your activities are in the U of C campus or like in my case in Foothills Medical Center, it's about 5 min drive and since the weather was very will I walked once there. The lobby is very stylish and staff at front... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

I would not stay here again unless I actually had business on campus. The parking lot was in another building to start with! The rooms are tiny and overstuffed with furniture with a tiny closet that does not hold anything longer than a t-shirt. The coffee machine works poorly and the thermostat was misbehaving. There were no good restaurants close... More

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AlmaManagement, Manager at Hotel Alma, responded to this review
12 February 2013

Thank you, Calder_Girl, for taking the time to complete your review. Direct feedback from our guests is the best means of improving on what we have to offer to ensure your satisfaction during a stay with us. As noted, you had stayed in one of our European style rooms. Guests who have stayed in our Euro-style rooms who have found... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Alma

Address: 169 University Gate NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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Region: Canada > Alberta > Calgary > Northwest Calgary
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #33 of 95 hotels in Calgary
Price range (per night): 127 AUD - 244 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in the vibrant heart of the University of Calgary campus, Hotel Alma treats guests to gracious service, friendly rates, and a host of accommodating spaces. Alma features 96 rooms and suites, a stylish bistro, and conference facilities for up to 125 people. Rates include deluxe continental breakfast, access to campus fitness facilities, wireless, local calls and long distance calls in Canada and the USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). ... more   less 
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