Reviews for Radisson Hotel ( Airport ), Calgary, Alberta

35 reviews, 6.8 average.

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Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sat 01 Oct 2011

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was clean and quiet. The lobby has a friendly inviting feel to it. I love the fact that there was a huge picture on the wall honoring a housekeeper that had been .....

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Positives: I loved the bedding. The sheets were nice and smooth.

Negatives: I can't think of anything.

Overall Rating: 10 [ 10 / 10 ]

Date visited: Thu 01 Sep 2011

Would stay here again in a moment. Great shuttle service to and from airport (complimentary). Cutest little coffee maker that actually had GOOD coffee!

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Positives: Beautiful design, great staff, clean, well-stocked.

Negatives: Sleep level bed not really that comfortable. Creaky!

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sat 27 Aug 2011

The hotel had very nice rooms, comfortable and clean.

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Positives: The staff were very courteous and helpful.

Negatives: It was a little far from the airport to be called Radisson Airport Hotel

Overall Rating: 8 [ 8 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 07 Aug 2011

Front desk staff and restaurant waiter very helpful,polite and accomodating.

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Positives: Updated bedding and window treatments.

Negatives: The area (location) was a little too much on the "industrial" side.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sat 30 Apr 2011

Hotel was fair in a good location. Pool was closed while we were there which was not announced prior to booking. Room was not suitable for a family of 4 and no changes could be made due to .....

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Positives: Location

Negatives: Room was for handicapped people.

Overall Rating: 10 [ 10 / 10 ]

Date visited: Thu 24 Mar 2011

Great location to the airport. Free and dependable shuttle. Staff went out of their way to look after guests. Very impressive hotel.

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Positives: Great location to the airport. Front desk staff was excellent - very accommodating.

Negatives: Not a great selection of restaurants within walking distance.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sat 19 Feb 2011

Being unfamiliar with Calgary, this hotel was wrongfully cited as near the airport. Though apparently re-furbished, it is still outdated and does not meet the star rating indicated. The thermostat .....

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Positives: The room service attendant was very helpful and food acceptable.

Negatives: Room was cramped; desk staff curt; too far to airport.

Overall Rating: 7 [ 7 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 23 Jan 2011

Shuttle is not frequent enough - not a dedicated driver (also buses dishes) - long wait for pickup - way too early getting to airport - perhaps it should not be called an airport hotel - other nearby .....

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Positives: Clean and warm.

Negatives: The shuttle only runs once per hour on the hour.

Overall Rating: 6 [ 6 / 10 ]

Date visited: Thu 06 Jan 2011

Was what was expected for the price paid. Would not have stayed there if I had to pay full price.

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Positives: The swimming pool and hot tub were large with a nice fitness room.

Negatives: The room was outdated. Needs to be redone as well as the hallways.

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sat 18 Sep 2010

A very comfortable Hotel.

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Positives: Excellent value!

Negatives: Location from airport a bit too far...

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Thu 09 Sep 2010

Softball tournament going on and noise in the hallway was awful. Was not able to rest completely until 4:00am when the party died down. Many complaints were made.

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Positives: Very clean and nicely decorated.

Negatives: Requested 2 beds as I was traveling with my teenage son. When I checked in I had a queen bed. They apologized and opened sofa bed for son.

Overall Rating: 8 [ 8 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 08 Aug 2010

Hotel was convenient to airport, downtown and highway 1. Lobby is spacious, if a little drab. Many chain restaurants within a short drive, but none within safe walking distance and nothing one would .....

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Positives: Very convenient to airport.

Negatives: Parking lot was difficult to enter/exit.

Overall Rating: 10 [ 10 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sat 17 Jul 2010

The hotel was very attractive and our room was clean. the air conditioner was not working in our room when we first arrived, but maintenance fixed the problem quickly.

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Positives: Free internet access, shuttle bus to the airport..

Negatives: No ice machine. Ice only available in restaurant..

Overall Rating: 3 [ 3 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 27 Jun 2010

Needs renovation, my sleep number bed didn't work well and woke up with a sore back.

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Positives: Nothing really.

Negatives: Old, over star rated and bath rooms really are not for 3 stars hotel.

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Fri 25 Jun 2010

Nice location, great bed, courteous staff, & comfortable rooms.

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Positives: Bed was extremely comfortable.

Negatives: The

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Fri 05 Mar 2010

Nice hotel, looks like every room had a balcony. The hotel entrance was very appealing; when we arrived Friday the two staff members were great. Can not remember the girl’s name at the front .....

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Positives: Extremely friendly, staff upon arrival, spacious entry, very clean.

Negatives: The room was a bit small having the two queen size beds and entry into out room was tight could not have more than one person at the doorway.

Overall Rating: 6 [ 6 / 10 ]

Date visited: Fri 12 Feb 2010

Hotel was fine except the coffee pot had not been washed out, there was an empty beer can on my balcony and cigarette papers and a baggie which I'm assuming had pot in it was stuck between the .....

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Positives: Price through Priceline.

Negatives: Room not cleaned well.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

Date visited: Wed 23 Dec 2009

The beds, the bed linen, the pillows were horrible. The room was quite warm throughout the night and that made sleeping difficult.

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Positives: The lobby was quite attractive.

Negatives: The Sleep Number beds were horrible!

Overall Rating: 6 [ 6 / 10 ]

Date visited: Tue 29 Sep 2009

Nicely updated accommodation, good service but very noisy on the highway side of the hotel. Renovations in progress make relaxation unlikely. Pool area is dismal. Rooms face onto the Trans-Canada .....

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Positives: Nice room, good service.

Negatives: Location - highway noise.

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Mon 31 Aug 2009

They were renovating the exterior of the building so you could not access the balcony.

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Positives: Excellent location, close to Deer foot trail.

Negatives: Bathroom was very outdated.

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Wed 19 Aug 2009

Excellent.

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Positives: Room was spacious, bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was clean.

Negatives: Luckily massive construction was halted for the weekend while we were there!

Overall Rating: 9 [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Wed 12 Aug 2009

We read a lot bad reviews about this hotel. We stayed here two separate days and were very pleased with everything. The hotel is in renovation and did not bother us since we were out during the day. .....

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Positives: Good rate, clean, spacious, friendly and extra values.

Negatives: A

Overall Rating: 7 [ 7 / 10 ]

Date visited: Mon 20 Jul 2009

Nice hotel but not really 3-star upscale. The lobby gave a good first impression. The room was very clean and in good condition though the carpet needed replacing. The room was noisy from street .....

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Positives: Lobby gave a good impression.

Negatives: Noise, construction on hotel, carpets needed replacing.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

Date visited: Fri 10 Jul 2009

Hotel was under renovation so no door or window could be opened. 1st floor rooms were icky and felt old but hotel moved willingly to 6th floor. It was newer and okay. Hotel was quiet and people were .....

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Positives: They changed my room at 1st request.

Negatives: Under construction and dark.

Overall Rating: 7 [ 7 / 10 ]

  • 8 Staff [ 8 / 10 ]
  • 7 Location [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 7 Cleanliness [ 7 / 10 ]

Date visited: Fri 12 Sep 2008

Good location to travel attractions, but was located to near a pub and parking space was hard to find. The bed function was completed broken during the second day of our stay.

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Positives: Good location.

Negatives: The hotel looks old, bed was not comfortable.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

  • 6 Staff [ 6 / 10 ]
  • 8 Location [ 8 / 10 ]
  • 7 Cleanliness [ 7 / 10 ]

Date visited: Thu 04 Sep 2008

Common area; lounge and restaurant are nice. Food is excellent. The rooms are outdated and extremely warm.

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Positives: Good food.

Negatives: Outdated rooms, hot!

Overall Rating: 3 [ 3 / 10 ]

  • 5 Staff [ 5 / 10 ]
  • 7 Location [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 1 Cleanliness [ 1 / 10 ]

Date visited: Fri 29 Aug 2008

I found a piece of a cracker in my bed, the floor was dirty, the ice bucket and glasses in the room were not refreshed daily and there was a finger nail clipping in the drawer beside the bed. I .....

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Positives: Free parking.

Negatives: Poor housekeeping.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

  • 7 Staff [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 7 Location [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 4 Cleanliness [ 4 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 24 Aug 2008

Our room was adequate and clean. However, I have never seen such an unclean pool area. The tiles at the bottom of the pool were filthy with what looked like mold or mildew. I was afraid to use the .....

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Positives: It was fairly convenient and most of the staff was helpful.

Negatives: We were out sightseeing and when we returned to the hotel, our room door was open. The pool & hot tub were not clean.

Overall Rating: 8 [ 8 / 10 ]

  • 9 Staff [ 9 / 10 ]
  • 8 Location [ 8 / 10 ]
  • 9 Cleanliness [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 17 Aug 2008

This hotel is easy to get to from the main highway and airport. The staff is friendly and the main lobby is very classy. There is a nice lounge as well as a restaurant but their prices are very high. .....

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Positives: Friendly staff, upscale lobby, pool, quiet room.

Negatives: The rooms are quite small, food prices very high.

Overall Rating: 1 [ 1 / 10 ]

  • 4 Staff [ 4 / 10 ]
  • 10 Location [ 10 / 10 ]
  • 3 Cleanliness [ 3 / 10 ]

Date visited: Thu 31 Jul 2008

This hotel was dreary, dingy and depressing. It is in dire need of remodeling and updating. Good location, but unattractive and uncomfortable accommodations.

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Positives: Location.

Negatives: Bed; pillows, dirty shower, particle board falling off ceiling in shower stall.

Overall Rating: 7 [ 7 / 10 ]

  • 8 Staff [ 8 / 10 ]
  • 2 Location [ 2 / 10 ]
  • 8 Cleanliness [ 8 / 10 ]

Date visited: Mon 28 Jul 2008

Probably the best airport hotel in the area but not exactly close.

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Positives: Comfortable, clean room.

Negatives: Not exactly at the airport.

Overall Rating: 1 [ 1 / 10 ]

  • 1 Staff [ 1 / 10 ]
  • 7 Location [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 5 Cleanliness [ 5 / 10 ]

Date visited: Mon 21 Jul 2008

This hotel is a two star hotel. They also do not wash their water glasses and coffer mugs that are provided in the room. A quick rinse by the housekeeper and back on the vanity. Disgusting. .....

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Positives: Nothing.

Negatives: The hotel has unsanitary housekeeping practices.

Overall Rating: 8 [ 8 / 10 ]

  • 7 Staff [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 7 Location [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 8 Cleanliness [ 8 / 10 ]

Date visited: Sun 20 Jul 2008

The location was good, staff was competent, and the room was very comfortable. We stayed at the same hotel a week earlier and had a dirty room.

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Positives: The bed was very comfortable, and the gym convenient.

Negatives: Certain floors were secure, which needed you to swipe your room key.

Overall Rating: 5 [ 5 / 10 ]

  • 7 Staff [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 5 Location [ 5 / 10 ]
  • 5 Cleanliness [ 5 / 10 ]

Date visited: Mon 14 Jul 2008

The hotel itself was nice, but considering the majority of our time was in the room, I was disappointed with the room size. In addition, there was a continuous machine sound which was annoying.

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Positives: The pool and lobby looked nice.

Negatives: Room was small and noisy.

Overall Rating: 6 [ 6 / 10 ]

  • 7 Staff [ 7 / 10 ]
  • 8 Location [ 8 / 10 ]
  • 9 Cleanliness [ 9 / 10 ]

Date visited: Wed 02 Jul 2008

Gross washroom. But they tried to make everything better by offering free lunch.

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Positives: Good amenities and clean hotel lobby.

Negatives: The room was horrible. The tube did not drain so you are standing in filth while you shower. The Shower knobs were held together by screws.

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Radisson Hotel ( Airport )
Calgary
Alberta
T2E1L4
Canada