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title: "Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown vs The Dorian, Autograph Collection"
description: "Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown or The Dorian, Autograph Collection in Calgary (AB)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown vs The Dorian, Autograph Collection

Both are in Calgary (AB), 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Calgary
## [Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/element-by-marriott-calgary-downtown-calgary-ab/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1382176/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Calgary
## [The Dorian, Autograph Collection](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-dorian-autograph-collection-calgary-ab/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195899/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 530 m apart.

### Choose Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown if you want

-   breakfast included

### Why is Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown better than The Dorian, Autograph Collection?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2022) (+3y)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Dorian, Autograph Collection better than Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown?

1.  530 m closer to the area centre (−530 m)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
3.  40 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+40)
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown | The Dorian, Autograph Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Location | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.1  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 47  (+32) | 15 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 194 | 436  (+242) |
| Rank in Calgary (AB) | top 23%  (+17%) | top 40% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7 | 8.0  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Calgary centre | 1.7 km | 1.1 km  (−530 m) |
| To public transport | 300 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 9.1 km | 9.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 110 | 150  (+40) |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 140 m  (−120 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 11  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 8  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Floors | 12 | 28 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025  (+3y) | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 15  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Valet parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/element-by-marriott-calgary-downtown-calgary-ab/prices/)

## Location

530 m apart

Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station 8 Street Southwest station: 300 m, Calgary International Airport (YYC): 9.1 km, 110 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

The Dorian, Autograph Collection: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station 3rd Street C-Train Station: 350 m, Calgary International Airport (YYC): 9.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

## Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown or The Dorian, Autograph Collection: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown or The Dorian, Autograph Collection?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Dorian, Autograph Collection is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown.

### How far apart are Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown and The Dorian, Autograph Collection?

The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/element-by-marriott-calgary-downtown-calgary-ab-vs-the-dorian-autograph-collection-calgary-ab/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/