Downtown Arts & Crafts at Westways Guest House

Surrounding Area

Westways is located in the old Mission district with a few minutes walk to the Elbow River. Entrance to Stampede Park, home to the Calgary Stampede & Canadian Saddledome is a 10 min walk. The Calgary Convention Centre in the city centre is 25 mins walk.
West of Westways is the Funky Fourth St with its craft stores & large choice of restaurants and the Wild Wood Micro Brewery. Leading onto the 17 Ave SW.

Accommodations

This 1912 heritage home with its original box beam ceilings, leaded glass windows and hardwood floors also a magnificent built in china display cabinet where old bone china and curios are displayed. The living room has a new living flame gas fire and guests are welcome to relax with a newspaper or watch TV. The dining room with its mahogany Duncan Style table where hearty breakfasts are served on bone china, accompanied with cut crystal and great conversations are experienced by guests from all over the world. On the Mission designed sideboard the silver plate tea service and other ornaments are on display.

Rooms/Suites

All the bedrooms are non-smoking and have ensuite bathrooms.
Each room has TV/VCR, telephone with modem port, desk and bathroom robes.
The Scollen Room has the following amenities:
Non-smoking, Fireplace, Balcony, Whirlpool, Ensuite Bathroom, Located on the 3rd floor, King bed, Jetted soaker tub in room & Gas fire place, Ensuite bathroom. Spacious room and bathroom, ideal for Romantic Getaways. Sunny balcony and entertainment centre. Air conditioned and access to landing pantry kitchen. The Rose room has the following amenities:
Non-smoking, Ensuite Bathroom, Queen bed, full tiled bathroom suited to the room.and adjoining dayroom. Recently restored fir floor, off set with oriental rugs, adjoining through the french doors is a small day room with is English period wardrobe and dresser offset the clasic dusky rose colour walls

Amenities

Dining Room may reserved for private functions. Of street pave parking.

Services Offered

Breakfast may be served in the Bedrooms

Restrictions

2 small dogs in residence, non-smoking establishment, pets welcome.
Off street parking available

Rates & Availability

Rates:
Single $52 - $99.00, Double $57 - $160.00 according to time of year.
Deposits required for July, long term stays and block bookings.
Discounts given for week or longer bookings, and for CAA/AAA members.

Payment:
VISA, MC, AMEX, Travellers Cheques, Cash

Cancellation Policy:
7 days to 31 days (depending on time of year).
Notice to be given otherwise the first night is charged.

Other Information

Accreditations:
CAA/AAA Inspected and Approved - Rated Three Diamonds
Licenced by City of Calgary
Member of Calgary Convention and Visitors Bureau
Member of Bed & Breakfast Association of Calgary
Member of Alberta Bed & Breakfast Association
Member of Hotel & Catering International Management Association
Alberta Best participant

Directions

Airport:
Follow the signs for City Centre and this will lead you from Barlow Trail onto Memorial Drive. Take the exit for 4 Ave S.E.& City Centre which is an overpass. On 4th Ave S.E.turn left onto 1st St. SE which becomes Mcleod Trail South. Turn right onto 25 avenue and I am a block & half after the bridge on the right hand side.

From Banff:
Travel on Highway 1 to Calgary, just past the Olympic Park, turn right onto Sarcee Trail, continue to 17th Ave and turn left, head east until you reach McLeod Trail South and proceed as before.

From the South:
Highway 2 from Fort Mcleod as it approaches the City becomes Mcleod Trail North. Turn left onto 25 Ave & proceed as before.

Discounts Offered

December 2002 TO March 31st 2003"
Stay 7 consecutive nights or more and receive 20% discount
Stay 6 consecutive nights and receive 15% discount
"April 1st 2003 TO May 31st 2003"
Stay 5 consecutive nights and receive 10% discount