A pair of ambitious new hotel-residential towers is poised to dramatically reshape Calgary’s skyline. The $1.2-billion real estate project, featuring the JW Marriott Calgary and W Calgary, will include Calgary’s next two tallest skyscrapers, making them among the tallest buildings in Western Canada.
Calgary’s Skyline Reimagined
The two mixed-use towers will rise 69 and 62 storeys high, surpassing the current tallest building, Brookfield Place. Slated to open in 2029 and 2030, the towers will combine over 400 hotel rooms and 360 residential units, just steps from the BMO Centre and Stampede grounds.
A Historic Private Investment
Backed by Truman, Louson Investments Ltd., Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), and Marriott International, the project represents an unprecedented private investment in downtown Calgary.
“If we want to make something truly special, we have to aim higher,” said Tony Trutina, COO of Truman. “This project isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about creating something Calgary has never seen before.”. “We can’t just do what’s been done before.”
Pending city approvals, construction is expected to begin in 2026.
Features and Amenities
W Calgary Tower:
- 157 guest rooms + 27 suites
- 239 branded residences
- Rooftop bar & observation deck
- 7,500-sq.-ft. spa, 16,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
JW Marriott Calgary:
- 258 guest rooms
- 120 residences
- 32,500 sq. ft. of meeting space
- Indoor & outdoor pool, curated retail space
Residents will enjoy private entrances and high-end amenities catering to both lifestyle and luxury tastes.
Calgary’s Hospitality Transformation
The two towers are part of a broader effort to meet growing demand for premium hospitality and residential options in Calgary’s core. The city is currently short 4,500 hotel rooms, with Mayor Jyoti Gondek stating, “Until now, we haven’t had the hotel capacity to support the level of international demand we’re seeing. That changes today.”
Economic Impact
Together with a third hotel project (an Autograph Collection hotel announced in June), the developments will:
- Add 700+ hotel rooms
- Create 9,000+ construction jobs and 2,000+ permanent jobs
- Generate $230 million annually in GDP
Calgary’s Bold New Era
Marriott’s Tim Reardon called the project a major step forward in Calgary’s transformation, saying it will redefine the city’s skyline and hospitality scene.. With luxury and lifestyle offerings under three major hotel brands, the towers signal a new era for Calgary’s real estate, tourism, and business sectors.
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