LEADING EDGE ART WORKSHOPS

28 1911 Spiller Rd SE

Calgary, AB T2G 4G5

403 233 7389

email louise.hall@shaw.ca

web www.greatartworkshops.com

Accommodation Information – Calgary – January 2014

Prices are based on single occupancy; please ask the hotel for double rates if needed.

Accommodations – Central/Near Workshop

Holiday Inn

4206 Macleod Trail South 403 287 2700

Price includes continental breakfast. Has a restaurant in the building. Has an indoor swimming pool.

Rates are from $118 per night to $239. per night, depending on the time of year.

www.holiday-inn.com/calgary-south

Comfort Inn:

4611 Macleod Trail S 403 287 7070

Price is $109 per night. Free coffee & continental breakfast bar, high-speed Internet access in all rooms. There are restaurants on either side of the Inn, but not in the building. Also has indoor heated pool, two-story water slide, hot tub and fitness room.

When registering, state that it is through Leading Edge Art Workshops to receive this rate, February to May 2011 only.

www.comfortinn.com/hotel-calgary-south

Hotel Arts

119 – 12 Avenue SW 403 266 4611

Price is listed at $129 - $384 per night, and one student found accommodation through www.expedia.ca for $109. per night. They also offer a 10 % for seniors and/or AMA/CAA members. Right downtown, it has been completely re-furbished. Restaurant in the hotel. Just 10 minutes by car from the workshop and has a restaurant in the hotel.

www.hotelarts.ca

Inglewood B&B

1006 – 8 Avenue SE 403 262 6570 Valinda

Private rooms, price is from $100 to $175 per night depending on the size of room. They serve a full breakfast, access to internet and phone, common fridge and microwave. They have two cats. Just two to three blocks from good restaurants, and about 8 blocks from the workshop. Located right on the Bow River and the City River Pathway system.

www.inglewoodbedandbreakfast.com

City View B&B

2300 – 6 Street SE 403 237 0454

Very nice, spacious, clean, good views of downtown. Rooms start at $115. per night. Five minute walk to an excellent Chinese restaurant and local coffee shop or transit. A walk of 10 minutes will take you to the LRT and a little further to the Talisman Athletic Centre, shops, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, pharmacies and galleries of 4th Street/Mission District. Close to the Ramsay Hall – a 5 to 10 minute walk. Located just above the Elbow River and the City River Pathway system.

www.calgarycityview.com

City Centre Riverpath B&B

1011 – Maggie Street SE 403 228 6167

Price is $80.00 - $110.00 per night for twin with a shared bath or $100.00 - $115.00 per night for a room with a private bath and depending on the view. The B&B is situated right on the Elbow River and the City River Pathway system, and is about 5 blocks from the workshop location at 1136 – 8 Street SE. This is a somewhat self-serve B&B, continental breakfast, etc. There are several restaurants within a 5 - 15 block radius or guests may order-in from a variety of restaurants through a service called Waiters En Route.

www.riverpath.ca

Ev’s Air B&B:

An ideally located, self-catering 1 bedroom suite with all necessities included. Bright and cozy home away from home. All linens & wifi included. This suite includes a queen bed and a pull-out sleeper bed. Close to river parks, zoo, Calgary Stampede grounds, shopping and transit. Excellent location for attending Leading Edge Art Workshops as it is located only 2 blocks from the workshop venue at the Ramsay Community Centre.

In a great walkable neighborhood! Grab a coffee or ice cream from one of the local shops and stroll the lovely paths along the Elbow river. Walk to the top of Scotsman Hill to catch the sunset or the nightly fireworks during the annual Calgary Stampede. Walk to the zoo, city center, art galleries, museum, shops, restaurants - walk everywhere! There is a bicycle available to borrow. There is also a parking space available for those who drive"

Please contact Evelyn Bell at eflbell@hotmail.com or on her cell at 403 708 8012 for availability and pricing

Accommodations – Between Airport & Workshop

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary

2620 32nd Avenue NE 403 291-0107 ‎

Rooms start at $179 p/night with a discount of 10 % for seniors and/or AMA/CAA members. Calgary's largest indoor waterpark, 24-hour fitness centre, 2 restaurants, lobby lounge & Henry’s Pub; on weekends they have a colossal pancake bar!

www.sheratoncavaliercalgary

Comfort Inn & Suites Airport

3111 26 St NE (403) 735-1966

Rates in winter are $50 - $95 p/night and in summer are $50 - $115 p/night. Offering an additional 10% off for seniors and/or AMA/CAA members. Included free amenities are airport shuttle, continental breakfast, parking, high-speed Internet and weekday newspaper. Hotel also has an indoor pool (with two storey water slide), hot tub, steam room and fitness centre. No restaurants but there are many within 3 – 5 blocks and Sunridge Mall is a short cab ride away.

www.comfortinn.com/calgary-hotel-airport

Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre

2828 - 23 Street NE Toll Free: 1-888-388-EXEC(3932)

Rates are $99 - $140 p/night. Discounts for Corporate, seniors and AMA/CAA members. Full service restaurant in the hotel and all guestrooms feature free high speed internet, local calls, mini fridge, and coffee/tea services.

www.executivehotels.net/calgary

Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport

2825 Sunridge Way NE 403-204-7829 or 1 877 660 8550

Rates start at $119 p/night All rates include complimentary breakfast buffet. All suites (rooms) have fully-equipped kitchen, free high-speed internet access, 24-hour fitness center access. In-hotel swimming pool, evening receptions with great food, drinks, and conversation and even a BridgeMart; a 24/7 convenience store with snacks, beverages, and easy to prepare meals.

www.staybridge.com

Best Western Airport Inn

1947 18th Avenue NE 403-250-5015

Rooms are $109 - $147. Seniors and AMA/CAA members get a 10% discount. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, fitness center, pool, airport shuttle, restaurant, hot tub, room service and high speed internet. There are also 3 restaurants within a block.

www.bestwestern.com

Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport

2120 16th Avenue NE 403-291-4666

Rates are $112 - $195 p/night. 10% discount offered to seniors and AMA/CAA members. Hotel amenities include high-speed internet, pool, fitness center, free 24 hr airport shuttle, ample free parking, gift/confectionary shop and a wine, beer, and liquor store There are 2 on-site restaurants –

botaniCa* For kicked-up Canadian Cuisine, botaniCa is the place for a fresh and fun dining experience.Featuring botaniCa X-press Starbucks© coffee. Open daily from 5am - 10pm
Country Roads One of Calgary’s most legendary saloons features three distinctive areas to choose from including live bands on the center stage, our Molson’s Sports Lounge and its very own billiards lounge. Country Roads is also known to be a local hangout for famous country artists as they pass through Calgary and has welcomed artists such as Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Shane Yellowbird! Also has the Lobby Lounge, featuring scotches from around the world.

www.radisson.com/calgary-hotel