This post is in partnership with Hotel Elan Calgary and Press & Post. All opinions are 100% my own.
Finding the perfect downtown Calgary hotel is a crucial part of a relaxing getaway for me and staying in Hotel Elan‘s Energizer 2 Bedroom Suite was the easiest choice to make for the whole trip. I spent a weekend in Calgary, AB with my best friends at the beginning of April and it was just what I needed to feel refreshed! Our group drove down together in the new Ford Edge ST 2019 (what a dream to drive!) and basically ate food all weekend from the best restaurants in Calgary.
What more can a woman want for a relaxing weekend?
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The main differences between the Serenity 2 Bedroom Suite and the Energizer 2 Bedroom Suite are:
- Serenity Suite has 2 king beds, Energizer Suite has 1 king bed and 1 queen bed.
- Energizer Suite has a workout room in-suite.
Workout Room
I loved staying in the Energizer Suite during this trip – a little bit because I was sleeping in the king bed – mostly for the workout room, but we didn’t really use it for working out… with 4 adult women staying in 1 suite, “getting ready” room is at a prime and those floor to ceiling mirrors with plug ins were perfect for all of us to get ready at the same time.
I always joke with Matt that he has no idea of the hassle of multiple ladies getting ready in the morning (he grew up with 4 brothers), I mean give us a few years before all our daughters start their own beauty routines besides brushing their teeth…
Having access to that much mirror space and electricity made staying on schedule possible. I bet you didn’t expect that input in this review!
Bathroom
Modern, sleek, and luxurious is how I would describe the bathrooms. Let me tell you about the tub. The tub is amazing. This is the tub I want in my future home, that is how amazing it is. Have you ever had a bath at home and your tub is too small or too shallow? Where some of your body is out of the warm water? Not in this tub! It is deep and wide, and if you plan on staying at Hotel Elan I highly recommend taking a relaxing bath.
And the shower. I was trying to describe the shower to Matt when I got home, but I don’t think I did it justice. The rainfall-style shower head is huge, and covers your entire body (I’m realizing I have a thing about not being cold while in the tub or shower…) with a steady pressure. The temperature knobs are actual temperatures shown on the dial, so you can control the warmth to the degree.
And Hotel Elan’s water is so soft! They must put extra salt in it because I brought my regular shampoo with me so I know that it was something else making my hair super silky. I honestly tried to take a picture of the shower head so I could find the same one, I need to have it!
Also, there are magical heated floors and a heated toilet seat in the bathroom. Yes, it is magical and I also want one of those too!
Bedrooms
It was most likely a combination of the excitement of the trip, no children waking me at 6am, and the bed – but I had the best sleep during our stay at Hotel Elan. It was so good that I started sleep talking when my best friend was still awake – something that I thought I had stopped doing… she told me in the morning that after our heads hit the pillows I said “I need to bury my best friend…” during which my friend starts freaking out inside (rightfully so!) and then I finished with “Chantallllllll“. Thankfully that was my friend sleeping in the other room!
Lesson of the story: don’t have weird funeral arrangement discussions on a road trip down with your best friends that may trigger you to say strange things in your sleep!
Lounge Area
When we weren’t sleeping or getting ready we were gathered in the lounge area waiting for the others to finish up. There is a kitchenette with a stove top (no oven), sink, coffee maker, glasses, mugs, bowls, utensils – basically everything you would need! The sectional is placed right in front of the TV mounted on the wall, and there is a table with office chairs for eating or meetings.
I love the possibilities this suite offers – it can be the perfect resting area for a family trip or a gathering place for a business meeting. It has so much to give!
Breakfast Buffet
You can ask anyone who has stayed at Hotel Elan, their deluxe breakfast buffet is delicious. I even heard from a little birdie they sometimes offer pirogies in the buffet! Yum!
Their weekend breakfasts are from 7-11am, I may have read it wrong when we arrived and initially told my friends it ends at 9am… there was a hint of panic when we woke up at 8am but it was all clarified with a quick call down to the front desk!
This trip the breakfast buffet offered build-your-own yogurt parfaits, fruit trays, scrambled eggs, hash browns, quiche, roasted vegetables, sausage, toast, and cereal. Then their usual line up of beverages at the drink station are a variety of juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
The food tastes fresh, the staff are always kind and helpful, and the breakfast area is so bright and cheerful!
Other amenities at Hotel Elan include:
Fitness Centre
Free wifi in all rooms
Complimentary calling to 75 countries worldwide
Heated underground parking on site for $20 per night
I hope I’ve shed a little insight into how much I enjoy staying at this downtown Calgary hotel! Almost all of the restaurants we visited during this girls weekend trip were walkable from the hotel, you’re situated right in the middle of the hottest neighbourhood for the best restaurants!
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