The lobby, the elevator, the hotel is largely vacant. Not surprising, considering what a shitshow the Alberta government has been. The halls, the rooms, they're old-school, vintage 70's, you can see through the cheap renovations and slapdash wallpaper, it's long past it's glory, there are better hotels for the money, for sure.
The TV - Its a treat when I'm in a hotel - well - there's nothing on. I mean nothing. You can watch "Big Bang Theory" or "Antiques Roadshow" or "Sleepless in Seattle" for free, but everything else - movies, family movies, adult movies, even music ($9.95 for a full 24 hours of your choice of elevator music - Jass, Classical, Pop, Kids), requires payment.
This offends me, the hotel room - not cheap, and then to attempt to monetize every little thing you should do while you're in it is a little over the top.
The Ramada Inn, downtown Calgary, 0 Stars.