The central location of the Delta Bow Valley in Calgary is fantastic, especially if you plan to be in Calgary during events that are held in the downtown core. In addition to several street festivals held throughout the summer in Olympic park in downtown Calgary, the Delta is within walking distance of the Calgary Science Centre, the Glenbow Museum, the Calgary Zoo and beautiful walking trails along the river. The downtown core is very clean and the people are friendly and helpful.
During our stay at the Delta Bow valley we enjoyed a one-day Chinese festival that was literally outside the front doors of the hotel. There are several blocks of Chinese restaurants and shopping that are located very close to the hotel, but during this festival the organizers blocked off the streets so that the pedestrians could walk, eat and shop throughout a four-block radius.
The hotel is more expensive than other hotels that are not in the downtown core, but we have actually saved money because so many sites are within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel exercise facility is small but offers very good equipment and has a pool and hot-tub. The staff are knowledgeable about Calgary and all that it has to offer, and the concierge staff give detailed descriptions about locations and the current events (there are always so many!) in the city. Despite being downtown this is definitely a family hotel and the staff are very courteous and helpful to children and their parents!