Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport, Calgary

Advantages: Very nice and clean city
Disadvantages: -

...pounds per night and person. Besides there is a Holiday Inn, a Ramada hotel, a Sheraton hotel (direct at the Eau Claire Market), a Mariott (near the Calgary Tower), a Westin etc.. In the east of the city, outside of Downtown, there is a youth hostel. Likewise there are hotels near to the airport. MEALS ~~~~ You can get a good breakfasts in one of the many Coffee Shops or smaller restaurants. At each corner there is Starbuck's. If you want to have a really good breakfast you have to search a bit. We discovered then however a small cosy shop in typicall American style, where you can eat very good without paying so much money. There are Sandwiches, ham, roasting potatoes, small sausage, eggs... in addition, salads etc.. For a sandwich and a Cappuccino I had to pay about 6$. The disadvantage is that the small restaurants are often closed... Read review

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Advantages: Helpers & greeters everywhere!
Disadvantages: Long way to walk off the plane into arrivals

...As soon as you step into the airport, you are greeted by 'helpers' dressed in cowboy clothes! I have been to Calgary 5 times and this still puts a smile on my face after a long flight. The 'helpers' are there to guide you into the arrivals hall, as the walk in quite a long one and you feel you might take a wrong turn!As you walk along the corridor there are pictures of the Canadian scenery which creates excitement. The airport itself seems dull and not very welcoming. Immigration are fairly swift but it can be a bit of a wait for your luggage. On your return home, while waiting for your flight, there really isn't much to see or do. The shops are a bit thin on the ground. As for eating, it is mostly fast food but it's cheap.... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to navigate, Spacious, Scenic views
Disadvantages: Could use more retail, No rapid transit link

...Calgary's airport (YYC) is an attractive, well-designed facility with convenient access to the city and some impressive mountain views. The fourth busiest air terminal in Canada (after Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal), YYC was renovated and expanded in 2003. It now consists of four concourses linked to a single, unified depatures and arrival terminal. There is also an upscale but reasonably priced business hotel (the Delta Calgary Airport) right in the terminal. Although Calgary's airport has always been above-average, recent renovations have led to a much improved feeling of spaciousness. Navigation around the facility is also easier, since signage and flight information have both been greatly improved and the former North terminal is now fully integrated into the main building. A stunning visual feature of this airport is its... Read review

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