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Hotel Arts Kensington

4.0 star property
Riverwalk Calgary hotel in Northwest Calgary with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Porch
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Luxury Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

Map
1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3E3
  • Peace Bridge
    9 min walk
  • Hotel Arts Kensington
    1 min walk
  • Sunnyside Station
    8 min walk
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Lobby lounge

Hotel Arts

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Spa
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The price is AU$236
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
Hotel Arts

About the area

Calgary

At Hotel Arts Kensington you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bow River and Peace Bridge. Highlights at this boutique hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Oxbow, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Northwest Calgary hotel include Calgary Tower and University of Calgary.

What's nearby

  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 4 min drive
  • Calgary Tower - 4 min drive
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 6 min drive
  • Stampede Park - 6 min drive
  • Calgary Zoo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Calgary University Station - 8 min drive
  • Sunnyside Station - 8 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Namsun Korean Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fuwa Fuwa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kim’s Katsu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

Riverwalk Calgary hotel in Northwest Calgary with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Arts Kensington. For a fee, parking is available.

This Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arts Kensington offers 19 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CAD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Oxbow

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 20 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Kensington Inn
Kensington Riverside
Kensington Riverside Calgary
Kensington Riverside Inn
Kensington Riverside Inn Calgary
Riverside Inn Kensington
Kensington Riverside Hotel Calgary
Hotel Arts
Arts Kensington
Hotel Arts Kensington Hotel
Hotel Arts Kensington Calgary
Hotel Arts Kensington Hotel Calgary

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Hotel Arts Kensington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arts Kensington?

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arts Kensington on 22 Dec 2024 start from AU$263.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Yep, Hotel Arts Kensington has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 20 per night.

What makes Hotel Arts Kensington a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Arts Kensington.

Is Hotel Arts Kensington family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Arts Kensington is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Arts Kensington?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Arts Kensington serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Arts Kensington?

No, Hotel Arts Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arts Kensington?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Arts Kensington Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 665 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 665 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway
The experience was amazing, we got a beautiful upgrade with our stay the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is walking distance to restaurants, cafes, shops and more. Will recommend and go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Beautiful little hotel Room is excellent in all ways, but it could use a couple of tables. Breakfast was wonderful as w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
A beautiful large room with quality fittings and bed. Plenty of room for 2 large suitcases, large and comfortable bathroom with quality towels and accessories. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast included - simple but very welcome. And within the lovely Kensington Village locale with great cafes and restaurants and a wonderful village vibe. Just across the bridge from downtown Calgary. Highly recommend this great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay! The hotels is small and quaintLocation is very convenient, and the staff were wonderful. Very polite and helpful. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away. Horrible place.
Stay away. Horrible place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again! Comfort, clean, quiet and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Travelled with family
Was unable to stay at the hotel as they could not accommodate our family (queen room and only one roll out). We had to find another hotel and would not allow us to cancel two weeks prior to our reservation. Really unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ebony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tash

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely high-scale B&B style. Bed very comfortable. Room was very warm to sleep and no a/c. They should have a small fan in the room would've made our stay more enjoyable. Nice location to Kensington village area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay before start of vacation. Very helpful and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
40th anniversary trip
We loved everything about this special place! Many extra touches and location is more than perfect! Bow river & downtown view and fun neighborhood. Arrived to anniversary nite & champagne!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Spacious, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - horrible restaurant. Staff not well trained
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024