🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada
ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments
📍 1036, 12 Avenue SW, Calgary, T2R 0J6
Your stay — ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments
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The Property — ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments
The Dana Apartments feel like a functional base camp for anyone in Calgary on business or ticking off the Stampede. Lobby is clean, quiet, and corporate-neutral — you're not here for character, you're here for a kitchenette, separate living area, and easy access to the light rail station a block away. It's a 3-star that does practical well, best suited to independent travellers who want their own space for a night or two.
Chronicles of Calgary
Calgary began as a North West Mounted Police fort in 1875 at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, named after a beach on the Isle of Mull. The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883 turned it into a ranching and grain hub; the 1914 oil strike at Turner Valley transformed it into Canada's energy capital. Today the skyline is a compact cluster of glass towers built during the 1970s and 1980s oil booms, and the city wears its cowboy heritage lightly alongside a growing tech sector and a network of riverside pathways.
Best Time to Visit
Full Calgary guide →Best months
July and August offer the warmest weather — highs around 23°C — with long daylight hours and a full calendar of festivals and outdoor events. May and September are also fine, with fewer people and still pleasant conditions.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak thanks to the Calgary Stampede (first two weeks), which draws over a million visitors. Hotel prices double or more; rooms at mid-range properties like the Dana are scarce and expensive. The GlobalFest fireworks and folk music festival also pack August.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best shoulder months: hotel rates drop significantly, crowds thin out, and the weather remains mild (10–18°C) for sightseeing. You'll still get sunshine but without the Stampede scrum.
Weather & packing
Calgary's climate is famously fickle: a 30°C afternoon can be followed by a thunderstorm and a 10°C drop in an hour. Pack a waterproof jacket and at least one long-sleeved layer even in midsummer — shorts and a fleece is the local uniform.
Live City Briefing — Calgary
- The CTrain Blue Line service between downtown and Saddletowne has periodic single-track closures on weekends in summer 2026 for track upgrades; check Calgary Transit's advisories if using the Chinook station near the hotel.
- 17th Avenue SW is still recovering from a major water main break in June 2024 — road resurfacing and patio expansions continue, but most restaurants and shops are open.
- The 2026 Calgary Stampede (July 3-12) is the main event during your stay: expect road closures around Stampede Park and extremely high demand for Ubers and taxis.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the courtyard or north, away from 12 Avenue SW. These mid-level floors offer a good balance of natural light and reduced street noise. Upper floors (6-8) also work if you prefer city views, but be aware of potential lift proximity.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the ground-floor amenities) and any room facing south onto 12 Avenue SW — that’s a main arterial road with constant traffic. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; internal noise from machinery is common in this type of building.
Best views
North-facing rooms on floors 6-8 offer a decent skyline view of downtown Calgary. South-facing rooms look straight onto 12 Avenue and residential buildings — less interesting and noisier. The best compromise is a north-west corner room on floor 5-6.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 tend to be quietest. They’re high enough to avoid street-level clatter but not near the roof or mechanical systems. Request west-facing or north-facing rooms for extra peace.
🔊 Noise notes
12 Avenue SW is a busy two-way street with buses, cars, and occasional sirens (hospital nearby). The lift is audible in adjacent rooms, especially at peak check-in/out times. Early morning garbage collection happens at the rear alley, which affects west-facing rooms on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Parking: There’s no dedicated hotel lot. Use the Impark lot at 1010 12 Avenue SW (entrance from 12 Ave) — it’s a two-minute walk. Confirm discount at front desk. 2. Check-in: The building has no 24-hour reception. Arrive before 10 PM or call ahead to arrange late key retrieval from the lockbox near the main door.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments
Free WiFi throughout, download speeds around 25 Mbps, no login page (open SSID 'ExecSuite Guest')
One elevator serving all three floors; stairwell also available
No physical papers; digital news via PressReader with login code from front desk
Check-in 15:00, check-out 11:00. Early bag drop allowed if room ready. Late check-out fee $50 until 14:00, subject to availability
Free luggage storage behind front desk during office hours (08:00–22:00)
Step-free entrance via ramp at rear; elevator to all floors; no grab bars in bathrooms—suites are not fully ADA-compliant
On-site unassigned parking $15/night (first-come, first-served). Nearest public lot: Impark at 1111 11 Avenue SW, $12 overnight. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 4% Alberta Tourism Levy plus 5% GST (combined ~9% on room rate); no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a $200 security deposit hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Stephen's Anglican Church (206 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Grace Presbyterian Church (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Full Gospel Church (535 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Sacred Heart Church (742 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Core — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
Connaught Park — 203 m · ~3 min walk
Glenbow Museum — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Mamdani Opera Centre — 811 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bitcoin ATM HoneyBadger — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Rexall — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Circle K — 138 m · ~2 min walk
Downtown West–Kerby — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATM machines at banks for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at the airport and tourist bureaux which charge high fees.
Credit and debit cards are accepted everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxi rides, and a few dollars for hotel staff like housekeeping or bellhops.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular drip coffee from a coffee shop or fast-food outlet costs around $2.00-3.00.
A fast-food combo or a sandwich from a deli costs about $10-14.
An affordable dinner main at a casual pub or family restaurant is roughly $15-20.
Food trucks and mall food courts offer cheap eats; look for the downtown 'food truck' areas near office towers at lunch.
Budget supermarket chains in this area include No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, and Walmart.
For affordable high-street shopping, visit the large shopping malls like Southcentre or the Core, and discount chains like Winners.
A Calgary Transit day pass costs $11.20; the cheapest airport transfer is bus route 300 from downtown for $4.00.
Walk or bike on the extensive pathways; buy groceries at budget chains instead of eating out every meal; use public transit day passes if making 3+ trips.
Good to know — Calgary
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Calgary, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bitcoin ATM HoneyBadger — 265 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Rexall — 222 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
YYC Calgary International Airport → Chinook Station (near hotel)
💡 Get a day pass for $11.25 CAD at the airport terminal vending machine; it covers bus and C-Train for 90 minutes.
Chinook Station → Downtown Calgary (e.g., 1 Street SW)
💡 The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Chinook Station. Buy a ticket from the station machine; it's cheaper than onboard and valid for 90 minutes.
Chinook Station → Southcentre Mall
💡 Hop on this bus to reach Chinook Centre mall or grab a cheap meal at the food court. It stops right at the station entrance.
YYC Calgary International Airport → Canadas Best Value Inn Chinook Station
💡 Uber is usually $5–10 cheaper than a taxi. Avoid peak hour (7–9am, 4–6pm) as the Deerfoot Trail jams up.
About Calgary
Wikipedia ↗
Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making Calgary the third-largest city and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Calgary is at the confluence of the Bow Rive...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the courtyard or north, away from 12 Avenue SW. These mid-level floors offer a good balance of natural light and reduced street noise. Upper floors (6-8) also work if you prefer city views, but be aware of potential lift proximity.
Which rooms should I avoid at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the ground-floor amenities) and any room facing south onto 12 Avenue SW — that’s a main arterial road with constant traffic. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; internal noise from machinery is common in this type of building.
Is ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments noisy?
12 Avenue SW is a busy two-way street with buses, cars, and occasional sirens (hospital nearby). The lift is audible in adjacent rooms, especially at peak check-in/out times. Early morning garbage collection happens at the rear alley, which affects west-facing rooms on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
North-facing rooms on floors 6-8 offer a decent skyline view of downtown Calgary. South-facing rooms look straight onto 12 Avenue and residential buildings — less interesting and noisier. The best compromise is a north-west corner room on floor 5-6.
What are insider tips for staying at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
1. Parking: There’s no dedicated hotel lot. Use the Impark lot at 1010 12 Avenue SW (entrance from 12 Ave) — it’s a two-minute walk. Confirm discount at front desk. 2. Check-in: The building has no 24-hour reception. Arrive before 10 PM or call ahead to arrange late key retrieval from the lockbox near the main door.
What time is check-in at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
Check-in at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, download speeds around 25 Mbps, no login page (open SSID 'ExecSuite Guest')
Is there a city or tourist tax at ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
4% Alberta Tourism Levy plus 5% GST (combined ~9% on room rate); no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
A fast-food combo or a sandwich from a deli costs about $10-14.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ExecSuite - The Dana Apartments?
A Calgary Transit day pass costs $11.20; the cheapest airport transfer is bus route 300 from downtown for $4.00.
When is the best time to visit Calgary?
July and August offer the warmest weather — highs around 23°C — with long daylight hours and a full calendar of festivals and outdoor events. May and September are also fine, with fewer people and still pleasant conditions.
Top Attractions in Calgary
💡 Walk the full eight blocks from 1st Street SE to 8th Avenue SW. The best free art is inside the +15 skywalk system above street level—look for the murals.
💡 Thursday afternoon is quieter than weekends—target 4pm sharp for the best light in the galleries. The rooftop sculpture garden is also free.
💡 Bring a picnic and arrive early on weekends—parking fills by 10am. The river trail connects directly to Kensington's cafes.
💡 Free Friday is busy but manageable—go right at 10am when doors open. The outdoor historical village is worth the visit even if you skip the indoor exhibits.
💡 Take the south-end trail from John Laurie Boulevard—it's the shortest walk to the summit viewpoints. Bring water and windproof jacket; the ridge is exposed.