Marriott International and Truman have finalized plans to open three hotels in Calgary, Alberta, Canada: the W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary and an Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park. These brands will open as part of a mixed-use development in the city’s rapidly evolving Culture + Entertainment District.
The development of the Autograph Collection, W Calgary and JW Marriott Calgary—expected to open in 2028, 2029 and 2030, respectively—will be led by Calgary-based, joint-venture partners Truman and Louson. When they open, the properties are poised to be two of Western Canada’s tallest residential towers.
“We are incredibly excited to announce our newest hotel development right here in our hometown of Calgary," Tony Trutina, chief operating officer of Truman, said in a statement. "As a Calgary-based and family-owned company, we have a deep commitment to this city, and we believe this project will be a significant catalyst for the local economy. Beyond creating numerous construction jobs, these hotels are expected to generate substantial long-term employment opportunities, boost tourism, and support local businesses through increased visitor spending. We are immensely proud to invest further in Calgary's future and contribute to its vibrant growth.” Truman has developed residential, commercial and mixed-use projects across the region for more than 40 years.
“As Marriott continues to expand our hospitality options in Canada to meet the diverse needs of guests, owners and developers, W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary and the Autograph Collection Hotel are poised to usher in an unparalleled level of hospitality to this high-energy city,” said Paul Cahill, chief operating officer, Canada, Marriott International. “We are thrilled to closely collaborate with Truman and Louson, whose combined passion and love for Calgary will be a perfect complement to the elevated service that guests have come to expect from the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.”
The Properties
The 69-story W Calgary tower is set to have 157 guestrooms, including 27 suites and 239 branded residences. Amenities will include a 7,500-square-foot Away Spa, specialty restaurant, 16,259 square feet of meeting space, the brand’s signature Living Room, a FIT studio and a rooftop bar. Residents will also have exclusive access to the facilities and a dedicated private entrance.
The 62-story JW Marriott Calgary will have 248 guestrooms and 120 branded residences, 32,500 square feet of meeting space, an indoor and outdoor pool, the brand’s signature JW Market, a JW Garden and a retail area.
This builds upon Truman’s recently announced partnership with Calgary Stampede to deliver a 320-key hotel on Stampede Park, which will officially operate under Autograph Collection Hotels. With an official name to be announced at a later date, the full-service property will be reflective of the premium lifestyle brand’s clear vision that makes each property individual, special, and ‘Exactly Like Nothing Else,’ and is planned to include 320 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Within 14,000 square feet of food and beverage offerings, guests will enjoy several restaurants, a lobby bar, coffee shop, and a rooftop lounge with views of downtown, plus a south-facing leisure terrace with a pool, jacuzzi and an outdoor bar, and an indoor swimming pool and fitness club.
Downtown Redevelopment
As leaders of the Rivers District Master Plan, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation has been overseeing the redevelopment of the district for the past seven years.
“Our shared vision for The Culture + Entertainment District as a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood is coming to life, with more than $2B in city-building infrastructure and cultural destinations completed or underway,” said Kate Thompson, president and CEO of CMLC. “As we knew it would, our city’s public investment in the C+E is now attracting significant private interest and investment, bringing forward the hotels, residences and commercial spaces envisioned in the master plan that will, critically, support the needs of meetings, conventions and major events taking place in The District.”
“We are thrilled to work with Marriott on the Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park,” adds Joel Cowley, CEO of the Calgary Stampede. “With the growing demand for meetings and conventions at the expanded BMO Centre and across Calgary, these three hotel offerings dramatically elevate our competitive advantage as a host city and complement the Calgary Stampede’s world-known exceptional Western hospitality.”
Together, these projects are set to deliver more than 700 premium and luxury hotel rooms and nearly 360 branded residences in Calgary’s emerging Culture + Entertainment District, meeting a need for hotel accommodations to support key venues like the BMO Centre and the forthcoming Scotia Place event center. With a combined $1.47 billion in private investment from Truman and Louson, the hotels and residences are poised to support more than 9,100 jobs during construction and more than 2,000 ongoing positions across operations and tourism sectors.