Looking for a place for my family to stay while coming to Calgary for Christmas, this place came up…read morein my search. Deanna, the owner of this B&B was a delight to deal with from the moment we first contacted her. My folks live out of the country, so they spoke with her and worked out the details and then arranged to have me go by the place and scope it out. We were planning on having 3 couples stay in the house, so we had a few criteria in mind - I wanted it to be cozy, comfortable and homey, with ample bathroom space and decent kitchen to cook our holiday bird in. We also wanted this to place to function as a meeting place for us to come and go from, for visiting and just general holiday cheer. The rooms are true to the website and come off every bit as cozy and full of character as they look there. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and look like the perfect escape from holiday visiting (we all need that!). Really, they look like great spaces for curling up with a book and a warm cup of tea.The place is rustic and homey - just right for my families tastes! If you are looking for a chic, modern place to stay you won't find it here. But what you will find is a sweet character home with down home undertones. The kitchen is great too, and has a gas stove which I love. I must mention: the kitchen table is so cute! It's a craft piece with table legs made out of tree trunks - think blond, knotty wood - I don't really know how to describe it but it works so well in this house. The house has two bathrooms, one upstairs and one down, both with showers. The living room is on the smaller side, an doesn't have a ton of seating but it's cozy. And...there is a piano! They had the living room done up with a holiday tree and the exterior had Christmas lights up - so perfect for our family holiday! The ladies here really got me excited about my family settling in here, and I really felt comfortable as soon as I walked in. I think this is going to be the perfect place for my family to stay over the holidays, I know they will be cozy and relaxed. Located in the heart of Kensi, a hop and a skip from the Kensi pub, a plethora of lovely coffee haunts and resto's, this place is a gem.

This place, this location and these chicks are the absolute best!…read more I've stayed with De and Di about 10 times in both houses in 3 different rooms. Every time I do, I'm happy I did. This time was for 2 weeks with my family in for a weekend. It's a fine balance between giving you "alone time" privacy and interaction with "colorful" locals. They nail it. I adore them and their home. Don't expect typical. Expect delish breakfasts, cozy room, toasty bed, laid-back hosts, eclectic/intriguing guests, hearty laughter, creaky floors, hodge-podge furniture, and a backyard deck of wonders. Kensington (which is awesome!) is at your doorstep and downtown is a short trip (train or foot -- I walk, even in winter!). I've stayed at the Sheraton Eau Claire (once) and the Ramada (once). Never again. Because this place has heart -- MY heart.

My husband and I were coming to the end of our vacation and chose this B&B because of how many…read morerepeat guests they have had over the years (as well as the pictures of the beautiful food). From the moment we arrived we felt like we were visiting family. Josephine and Raghu were incredibly welcoming and helpful, offering us refreshments, genuine conversation and later dinner recommendations with directions. We stayed in the Dublin room which was not only full of history, from the hand done crosses on the bed to the frame itself all the way from Ireland but also very cozy. Josephine is a woman of detail, thoughtfulness, and caregiving towards her guests. Now onto the food which was absolutely fantastic. For breakfast we enjoyed fresh squeezed orange juice, berry panna cotta, and the most amazing egg & green onion croissant sandwich (along with more riveting conversation with Josephine) on beautiful China. The next day when we had to leave early she put together a lovely breakfast to go with some of her homemade muffins. All in all it was the perfect relaxing ending to our stay in Canada and we will definitely come back and recommend to all who visit Calgary.

Josephine, the owner, makes you Feeling home and welcomed from the first Moment of your stay at…read morethis B&B. It's not just a B&B, it's just like staying with friends. She prepares everyday a other breakfast, which are always delicious. From Ricotta-Lime-Pancakes to freshly baked Muffins everything is superb. If you need a place to stay in Calgary the Shangarry B&B is the place to be.

Excellent B&B not far from downtown Calgary. We stayed five nights and had a different delicious…read morebreakfast every morning. Coffee maker in the common living/dining room. Decent restaurants nearby or order in and eat at the large dining room table or at the patio table on the front porch. Comfortable memory foam mattress in rooms with private ensuite. Books everywhere! Highly recommend!

Just came back from a trip to Calgary for Stampede. We found Novel B&B on the internet and decided…read moreto stay here because it's pretty close to Stampede and it looked nice. Well, it was MORE than nice! We had such a wonderful stay. The B&B is all novel (as in books) themed - but not in a kitschy way, more a classy way. There is the Classics Room, Mystery Room, etc. with novels from that genre for your reading pleasure. The hosts were terrific! The thought, care and details taken in the rooms, food and living room area were outstanding. As an example, when we arrived Ali (the owner) had left a printed map and the daily events schedule for each day that we would be at Stampede in our room. There were fresh baked cookies every night, delicious homemade breakfast (with several options to choose from) and a cozy living room to relax in. We met other folks staying there, had great conversations and laughs! The location was near, not only Stampede, but lots of great restaurants and shops. Staying here was truly a highlight of our trip!

In last-minute planning to find an affordable and quiet place to stay in Calgary, Alberta, I found…read morethis gem of a place, south of downtown in a quiet residential neighborhood. It was close to shopping and the highway. The room we stayed was comfortable and quiet. We were provided with all the basics, nice towels, bottled water, and a very nice hot breakfast. We were able to use a lounging room that provided more space and use of a second TV, couch, mini fridge (good for storing leftovers from a restaurant), microwave, tea kettle, guide books, and maps of Calgary. Our hosts, Pat & Bruce, were very kind and polite, their home was spotless, and we enjoyed chatting with them over breakfast. Booking the reservation was fairly easy considering it was last minute. Next time we are in Calgary, we will stay here again.

With repeated delays getting back from Australia Pat was kind enough to hold my reservation until…read moreafter three days I finally arrived tired to exhaustion. The room provided was comfortable and clean as the rest of their lovely residence. The breakfast provided was more than adequate and the conversation was stimulating and homey. I will be back.

The bed and breakfast is cozy and comfortable. We planned on staying a single night and extended…read moreour stay and used the B&B as a focus point for our tour around Alberta. They also have suites that can accommodate a longer stay.Glen is a phenomenal host.

In my recent incarnation, when I was in my twenties, I lived in Whitehorse Yukon, and most of the…read moretime my friends and I spent our time singing songs around a campfire. Everyone in the circle could play a guitar and most of us could sing bad versions of Tracy Chapman's "Sorry". But alas many years have gone by and a handful of those friends went on to successfully record CDs and are now doing extremely well in the Canadian folk scene. Recently one of my closest friends told me she would be singing with her group at a bed and breakfast in town and would I come and watch her. So before the show I called this B & B, to reserve my place for the evening and the owner Kelly was delighted to have me. He said that he arranged a potluck for the peeps coming and would I bring some wine? How wonderful! Hughes' B&B is a sweet unassuming Victorian house located on a quiet street in the northeast of Calgary. As soon as I walked towards the house, I was greeted with smiles and recieved the warmest hospitality from the host akin to when I used to live up north. The house is beautiful; hardwood floors, stained glass windows, an exceptionally well kept and spacious environment. Of course my friend's band was a huge success and we watched her quartet in the foyer of the quaint B&B. It had the sensibility of a family reunion or basically as if friends had invited me over to watch them play. The dining room table was strewn with assorted cheeses and homemade dishes and there was a collection of many bottles of wine and liquor in the kitchen. Kelly made sure that all his guests were comfortable and enjoying the festivities. If Hughes' B&B is indicative of the hospitality of this musical get together, I would recommend it highly as a wonderful place to stay for any out of towners. It is located very near the Zoo and Fort Calgary.

From the owner: Bed and breakfast lodging house for tourists,business travelers ,visiting friends and…read morerelatives.Some fun music shows with R&B,Jazz,folk and anything in between .