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Hotel Arts Kensington

4.0 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Lobby sitting area
Luxury Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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

Luxury Suite

  • 566 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 427 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 384 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Calgary

With a stay at Hotel Arts Kensington in Calgary (Northwest Calgary), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Calgary Tower and 6 minutes from University of Calgary. .This boutique hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Scotiabank Saddledome and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Stampede Park.

What's nearby

  • Prince's Island Park - 13 min walk
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 4 min drive
  • Calgary Tower - 4 min drive
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 6 min drive
  • Stampede Park - 6 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
Hotel Arts Kensington offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner or brunch at Oxbow, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Oxbow - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

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

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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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 available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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