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
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★½Calgary
The Dorian, Autograph Collection
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2022)+3y
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is The Dorian, Autograph Collection better than Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown?
- 1530 m closer to the area centre−530 m
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 340 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+40
- 43 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 vs The Dorian, Autograph Collection: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown
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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.
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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