4 Best Hotels in Calgary, Alberta

This contemporary B&B atop Scotsman's Hill, near downtown, has panoramic views of the city, Bow River, and the Rockies beyond. During the Calgary Stampede you can watch the evening fireworks from the comfort of the living room. The lounge has a fireplace and grand piano. Guest rooms all have large windows; two have fireplaces and private balconies, and one has an old-fashioned claw-foot tub.

In a 1912 heritage home, this B&B is near the restaurants, pubs, and shopping venues of Calgary's Mission District and is a 20-minute walk from downtown. Each room is uniquely appointed and has a private bath. Breakfast is a highlight and features such items as eggs prepared to order, homemade pastries, waffles, juice, coffee, and fruit.

Attention to the smallest detail sets apart this charming inn. Rooms are spacious and have fireplaces, patios, or balconies, and heated towel racks in the bathrooms. Each morning a coffee tray and newspaper appear at your door, and a gourmet breakfast is a short walk away in the dining room. Cookies are served in the lobby all day, and evening hors d'oeuvres are served in the parlor. Callebaut chocolates are part of the turn-down service. Ask for a riverfront room on the second floor if you want to enjoy a nice city view. Heated underground parking is included in the rates.

Views from this all-suites hotel take in downtown, the river, and the park. An international newsstand and currency exchange are among the amenities. The elegant glass lobby and an outdoor patio adjoin the Eau Claire Market and Prince's Island Park. The Plus 15 indoor walkway leads to downtown, and the nearby outdoor path system follows the Bow River. Suites are plush, with full-size desks and comfortable, duvet-dressed beds.