Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Calgary, Alberta

Star rating

Standard Room
Mbar Lounge
Moxie's Grill & Bar
Standard Room
Mbar Lounge
Moxie's Grill & Bar

The hotel

If you're looking for a comfortable base from which to explore the vibrant city of Calgary, look no further! Being close to the LRT (Light Rail Transit system), you can enjoy easy access to a number of attractions, including Calgary Tower, Stampede Grounds and Calgary Zoo. If you fancy doing some shopping, the Eaton Centre is just a few blocks away, with Eau Claire Market and 17th Avenue retail and entertainment district a little further. There are also bars and restaurants aplenty on your doorstep. At the end of a busy day Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre offers a wonderful respite. The hotel is home to the casual Moxie’s Grill & Bar, as well as the popular Mbar Lounge, a great place in which to enjoy a cocktail or two. Or why not cool off in the indoor swimming pool or enjoy a workout in the fitness centre?

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In Downtown Calgary, close to shops, bars and restaurants and right on the C-Train LRT Line, whisking you to all attractions. Transfer time from Calgary Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

301 rooms on 19 floors. All of which are air-conditioned with satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar*, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Economy Queen Rooms are 265 sq ft and have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Standard Rooms are 275 sq ft and have 2 double beds or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Moxie’s Grill & Bar (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Mbar Lounge. Indoor swimming pool. Fitness centre with Jacuzzi. Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. 24-hour reception. Self-parking C$24 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (173)
  • Very good (52)
  • Average (30)
  • Poor (14)
  • Terrible (14)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and good value.

Aug 5, 2025 65Norwich Norwich, United Kingdom

If you are staying in Calgary, this hotel is definitely worth considering. Great location by the tram/train line which is part free. Very helpful and friendly staff. The room was spacious and reasonably modern. Swimming pool is a bonus - very clean and towels provided. We used the Moxies restaurant for a breakfast which was great.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Filthy and they lie with a smile

Aug 2, 2025 Zdenka B

Hotel is filthy , upon arrival I needed to scrub bathroom and toilet . I stayed # days and my room was not cleaned once , I went on reception and ask for room cleaning twice , they lied to me with a smile Tag asking to clean my room was on my door for 3 days . Hallway was not vacuumed for weeks As final insult we had fire alarm in middle of… Read more
Hotel is filthy , upon arrival I needed to scrub bathroom and toilet . I stayed # days and my room was not cleaned once , I went on reception and ask for room cleaning twice , they lied to me with a smile Tag asking to clean my room was on my door for 3 days . Hallway was not vacuumed for weeks As final insult we had fire alarm in middle of night on August 02 , descended down stairs and waited for someone to inform us what to do . I heard from other guests it was false alarm ( 3 fire trucks were on scene ) In the morning during the check out they pretended that was “ not a big deal “ and I was overreacting , in regards of room it is normal that guest cleans and they replenish towels for “ free” Never again in any of these brand of hotel , Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A convenient hotel in the central Downtown Core

Jul 29, 2025 BedouinDreams South Bend, Indiana

The Sandman is a convenient hotel in the central Downtown Core of Calgary, within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants on Stephen Avenue. It is usually more affordable than other downtown hotels, and the rooms are spacious if a bit dated. However, everything was really clean! The elevators do get busy so there is sometimes a wait to use… Read more
The Sandman is a convenient hotel in the central Downtown Core of Calgary, within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants on Stephen Avenue. It is usually more affordable than other downtown hotels, and the rooms are spacious if a bit dated. However, everything was really clean! The elevators do get busy so there is sometimes a wait to use them. And the bathrooms are just way too small. However, it is still a good place to stay and I would stay there again. The highlight was the excellent staff, very professional. In particular, Zalak really helped me out and came to the rescue when I was in need. Many thanks! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent location!

Jul 28, 2025 Britt K Oregon, Wisconsin

We stayed at the Sandman Signature in downtown Calgary for 2 nights. The hotel is in an excellent location, right across the street from a train stop; the train is super convenient and free within the downtown area! It’s also right near Stephen’s Street, a pedestrian street full of restaurants and entertainment. The hotel staff were kind and… Read more
We stayed at the Sandman Signature in downtown Calgary for 2 nights. The hotel is in an excellent location, right across the street from a train stop; the train is super convenient and free within the downtown area! It’s also right near Stephen’s Street, a pedestrian street full of restaurants and entertainment. The hotel staff were kind and helpful. The room itself was on a corner, and the view was not great: an apartment building was right nearby, and some people had garbage sitting out on their decks, etc. Other than that, it was a very decent place to stay! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay for the Stampede

Jul 20, 2025 Narelle_gm Sydney, Australia

I would recommend this hotel. We spent two nights here for the stampede and were happy with our stay. The beds were comfortable, the room was quiet and clean. The location was great as it was right near the train line and McDonalds.