Airport hotels are usually not the best, but this Marriott disproved that. It was the nicest airport hotel we have ever stayed at and since we usually take early morning flights home at the end of our trips, we have stayed in quite a few. This hotel had everything going for it - beautiful, bright rooms with great views (ours was of the runway, per our request). Everything in the room was spotless and the bathroom was well stocked. We could not have asked for more. Michael at the front desk was very professional and so accommodating. We felt very welcomed by all the staff we encountered. We got a chance to see the M Club Lounge and it was phenomenal!! Next time in Calgary we certainly try it out. That was what a hotel club lounge should look like!! It was so wonderful the next morning to walk out of the hotel right into the US Departures area. Getting through customs was quick and efficient - the best foreign airport experience. Could not have been better.
The two minor complaints we had was having to pay an additional fee for a runway view. The other was the restaurant. Although the food was OK the service was spotty. It started out good but the server appeared to forget about us. There were only three other occupied tables, so being overwhelmed could not be an excuse.
We highly recommend this hotel and hope to someday return.