Hotel Blackfoot stands on Blackfoot Trail SE, on the south side of Calgary, in a business district with easy road access and plenty of parking. It is a large, full-service property with a restaurant, a garden and terrace, an outdoor pool, free in-room wi-fi and free self-parking, and it also has a casino with slot machines and gaming tables, which sets it apart from most Calgary hotels. Chinook Centre, one of the city's biggest malls, is a three-minute drive away, the Wilder Institute and Calgary Zoo is about six minutes by car, and a large farmers market is about a minute away. It suits travellers who plan to drive, visitors who enjoy a casino, and families who want free parking and room to spread out.
Location and getting around
This is a car-friendly address. It is about nineteen minutes by car from the airport and a short drive from the CTrain at Chinook Station, which connects you to downtown, and the roads around it make Fish Creek Provincial Park, Heritage Park and the Canada Olympic Park area all easy to reach.
You will not walk to Stephen Avenue or the Tower from here, so budget for a train or taxi if you want evenings downtown. In return, you get quick access to the south-side attractions and to the highways that lead to the foothills, Kananaskis and the mountains.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a conventional, spacious hotel with a mix of room types, a restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and facilities such as an EV charging station, laundry services and a garden terrace. The pool is outdoors, so it suits warm-weather stays, and you should check availability for your dates. Pets are accepted with a fee. The casino is on the premises, which adds an evening option but also means the atmosphere is livelier than at a typical business hotel, so ask for a quieter room if you prefer calm.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good option for drivers, for visitors combining a city stay with day trips, and for families who want free parking and proximity to the zoo and the mall. It is a poor fit if your priority is a walkable downtown with nightlife on the doorstep.
Rates rise during the Stampede, and event weekends can fill the hotel, so book early. Check the amenities for your dates before you go, because pools and restaurants can change their operating times, and confirm any age rules for the casino area.
A few extra tips
If you are travelling with a rental car, the free self-parking is a significant saving over downtown hotels. Chinook Station is the closest CTrain stop and a quick drive away, so plan your evenings downtown by train or rideshare. The farmers market nearby is a good place for local food and gifts on a weekend morning. Confirm the casino's age rules and hours if you travel with family, and ask for a room in the quieter part of the building if you plan an early start.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Free in-room wi-fi
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Casino with slot machines and gaming table
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓EV charging station
- ✓Pet-friendly with fee
Good questions
Is Hotel Blackfoot near downtown?+
No, it is on the south side. A CTrain station and taxis connect you to downtown in a short time.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is offered.
What is nearby?+
Chinook Centre, the Wilder Institute and Calgary Zoo, a large farmers market and Fish Creek Provincial Park are all a short drive away.
