Sports · Theatre · Bar
The Press Box at Merlot House
Sleep where you watch the game.
A premium industrial sports, entertainment and overnight retreat — nothing else like it in Calgary. Big screen, bar, beer tap, and a queen Murphy bed when the final whistle blows.
Made for couples, friends, hockey fans and Stampede visitors looking for a distinctive place to unwind after the game.
Beds: Queen Murphy bed
Your stay includes access to the shared Merlot House Backyard Spa, with a hot tub, sauna, two cold plunges and a relaxing fire-pit lounge.
Merlot House is adults only. Every registered guest must be 18 or older; children and infants are not permitted.

Included with your stay
Backyard Spa Access Included
Your stay includes access to the shared adults-only Backyard Spa with a hot tub, sauna, two cold plunges and a relaxing fire-pit lounge.
A signature Merlot House guest experience — shared by the five stays, exclusive to our registered adult guests age 18 and older. Access is first-come, first-served and individual amenities may temporarily close.
What's inside
- Beds
- Queen Murphy bed
- Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Viewing
- Large-format projector sports viewing
- Bar
- Bar & lounge area with beer tap
- Seating
- Comfortable lounge seating
- Sound
- High-quality sound & entertainment setup
- Design
- Dark industrial, sports-inspired
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
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