Calgary Sheraton Eau Claire Suites or Cavalier [Master Thread]
Mar 7, 2007, 11:30 am
#61
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA Silv, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold,
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If you dont need to be downtown both are great picks, Carvers is a great place to eat at that end of town, Cattle Barron across the street is pretty good as well, best in the NE is Reef&Beef a few blocks away on 32nd just shy of 16th.
Depending on plans both make great tourist hotels, if your in town for the stampede the Cavalier is the better choice as its close the c-train, but if your in Calgary to enjoy the mountains the 4-points saves you the cross city commute.
Depending on plans both make great tourist hotels, if your in town for the stampede the Cavalier is the better choice as its close the c-train, but if your in Calgary to enjoy the mountains the 4-points saves you the cross city commute.
Mar 8, 2007, 8:50 am
#62
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: somewhere Cl. III / III+, with green waves and friendly holes
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How far is Banff from the 4pts?
How far to Banff?
Kananaskis? (kayaking?)
Thanks!
Kananaskis? (kayaking?)
Thanks!
Mar 8, 2007, 10:11 am
#63
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA Silv, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold,
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From the four points Banff is about 90min Kananaskis- ~30min to elbow falls on the bragg creek side, 60min to highway 40 /lakes side.
From the Cav its about 20-30minutes across the city to get to west exit of the city where the four points sits.
From the Cav its about 20-30minutes across the city to get to west exit of the city where the four points sits.
Mar 8, 2007, 12:06 pm
#64
Join Date: Aug 2005
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thanks
sounds like a decent location to redeem and enjoy banff area.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Mar 8, 2007, 2:03 pm
#65
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Mar 8, 2007, 7:54 pm
#67
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: YYC
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I have stayed at both Cavalier and 4P a few times. Cavalier pool is
wonderful with 3 warter slides and the Cavalier steak house has outstanding food! Very friendly service and the rooms are the bets I have seen, yes you pay for internet. Proximity to the airport is a plus though their shuttle charged me a couple of dollars for the ride.
4P is a bit far away and on the way to Banff. Again, friendly service, great rooms. The Ember (or Amber) restaurant is top notch.
I prefer these two to Westin or Sheraton Suites Eau Claire b/c of free parking and not being in downtown.
wonderful with 3 warter slides and the Cavalier steak house has outstanding food! Very friendly service and the rooms are the bets I have seen, yes you pay for internet. Proximity to the airport is a plus though their shuttle charged me a couple of dollars for the ride.
4P is a bit far away and on the way to Banff. Again, friendly service, great rooms. The Ember (or Amber) restaurant is top notch.
I prefer these two to Westin or Sheraton Suites Eau Claire b/c of free parking and not being in downtown.
Mar 9, 2007, 10:03 am
#68
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYC
Posts: 1,876
I would say it's only about 60 minutes from the 4 points to Banff as I live about 5 minutes away from the 4 points and it only takes me 45 minutes to Canmore and of course Banff is not much further (driving between 110-120 km/h, speed limt is 110 until you hit the park gates). Mind you if it is your first visit then the drive could take 90 mins or longer as the scenery is breathtaking causing you to drive slower!
Mar 17, 2007, 9:47 pm
#69
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: AC*E50K, CX Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 295
Just stayed this past weekend again on Club level at the Eau Claire. IMHO, the rooms aren't that much better than the "regular" rooms - albeit a bit bigger etc. I've also never seen anything on Club level with a jacuzzi tub; something you can get with a slightly upgraded traditional room. The real benefit is the Club lounge which has to be among the best in Canada as the breakfasts and evening hors deuvers are excellent (along with terrific service throughout the hotel). As a Gold, I wouldn't get Club access otherwise at this property. I know that's the T & Cs but someone here on FT said s/he was given Club access even though they were Gold as well. Tried it this weekend but to no avail so I stayed in the Club level room I had booked. FYI, the Sheraton Cavalier grants both Golds and Plats access into the Club lounge albeit without breakfast..? (seems weird).
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Mar 27, 2007, 11:00 am
#70
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA Silv, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold,
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I'd like to give a big thumbs up ^ to the folks at the Sheraton Cav. again I had booked a night for the first weekend of april on a nonrefundable/changeable rate (in my attempt to get plat this year) and somethings come up, they allowed me to bump it to another weekend with no hassle/charge.
I would have at least expected a rate change but like always they treat their customers like customers.
I would have at least expected a rate change but like always they treat their customers like customers.
Mar 27, 2007, 4:56 pm
#71
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: SPG Plat, BA Gold
Posts: 69
I can only agree with y'all...the Sheraton Cav is a great place to stay. Been there twice now and last time as Plat got a king suite upgrade...sweet...
Staff is very friendly and helpful. No hassle at check-in desk they are very professional when it comes to Plat upgrades.
Staff is very friendly and helpful. No hassle at check-in desk they are very professional when it comes to Plat upgrades.
Jul 14, 2007, 11:53 am
#72
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: BA Gold, A3*G
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I'm at the Eau Claire now. Had the same experience as the OP, and they offered me the upgraded room on my next stay within only 6 months. I'd rather have some points or $$ knocked off - is it easy to bargain for this?
Also, I've never stayed at club level - How nice is it?
Also, I've never stayed at club level - How nice is it?
Jul 15, 2007, 12:45 pm
#73
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: YOW
Programs: AC down to Orange lol, Marriott Silver?
Posts: 3,217
Eau Claire has one of the best lounge I seen in North America. Great spread for breakfast and evening. I was given a regular room with club access on my first stay and a club room on club flor on my 2nd stay if I remember correctly. The Club lounge is definitely worth the extra money.
Jul 15, 2008, 11:51 pm
#75
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: S.E, Preferred Select, SPG Platinum
Posts: 913
The club lounge breakfast is one of the best in the system. The only negative I can say about this property is the fitness center is small and has a low ceiling but other than that the service and room quality is just unparalleled.
Overall a must stay for anyone that is spending time in Calgary!
I'm looking forward to future stays here.