Hotel Elan

Top choice in Calgary


Stylish and modern, Hotel Elan is popular with business travelers. The 62 rooms are a splendid surprise, with heated bathroom floors and luxury linens among the creature comforts, along with rain shower heads and gourmet coffee pods. Away from downtown, it's an easy walk to the happening scene on 17th Ave.

There's also a small gym, and parking costs $20 extra.


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