Having carefully read TA reviews and having done some price comparisons, I booked this hotel for a one-night stay in Calgary. I liked it and would be happy to stay there again. Upsides: the price (CAD $143 for a one-bedroom suite in peak season), the apartment layout (loved having a kitchen, dinette, bedrooom, living room), the view (I was on... more

I thought the accommodations were good value, relative to other hotel properties in downtown Calgary. I’d stay again. Building has 28 stories. Ask for a North side view around 14th floor so you can see things without having to stand. There is an unobstructed view for at least half a block. Plenty of light, even on the north side (summer... more

This is an old and tired hotel that's slowly being brought into the 21st century. Too slowly. Some things have been renovated: the lobby, the business centre, and some other public areas. The rooms, though, have been left virtually untouched since the 80s. The decor is old and ugly, the carpet is ancient, the lamps provide poor lighting and are... more

Checked in, was placed on the 27th floor. I brought some breakfast items with me for a more speedy departure the next morning assuming that it would have a fully stocked kitchen. Got in the suite, was a little dated. The toilet was rocking and seperated from the floor. There was absolutely no kitchen items (utensils, pots, plates, etc.) to... more

this 'hotel' is an old tired apartment building 'converted' to a hotel by adding electronic key locks to the doors. everything else has not been touched in at least 30 years - the kitchen cabinets, appliances, tub, toilet, sink, wall paper are all original. The furniture added by the hotel appears to have been purchased from another hotel that was... more

I stayed in a suite at the hotel, it had a small kitchenette and a king-sized bed. I was traveling for business and looking for a comfortable spot that was affordable. The price was right ($140), especially compared to other downtown hotels. TThings that weren't great include: the decor for the room is out of date, cabinets didn't close properly,... more

We got a kitchen in our room - so we made our own breakfasts. The room was always clean and the staff were pleasant and accomodating. The hotel was a little way from things, but Calgary is not that big so it didn't take much time to get to places, especially with the c-train running constantly. You may get a... more

I stayed at "THE FIVE" for a weekend in August '07. I found the staff to be very helpful in aiding me with directions, etc. They gave me a balcany suite for no extra charge. Local calls were free. The outdoor pool was great. They have a business room with five computers, like an internet cafe. This service is 24/7... more

We picked it from an Alberta Accommodation guide that we got from the Banff tourist centre. The rate was CAD 109 per night. I asked if breakfast was included and the receptionist explained that they were under new management and it was not, but that if I could produce the brochure that offered breakfast, they would give it to us... more