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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
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Alt Hotel Calgary University District is an eco-certified gem, offering a 24-hour gym and business center. Unwind with free in-room WiFi, savor meals at one of the 2 restaurants or host events in the banquet hall and reception hall - guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Canada Olympic Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brentood Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MacEwan Student Centre - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Borough Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rising Tides Taproom - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Eco-certified hotel near University of Calgary
Located close to Alberta Children's Hospital and Market Mall, Alt Hotel Calgary University District provides a 24-hour gym, a business center, and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 155 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Charcut Roast House
  • Connie and John's Pizza

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Hotel
Alt Hotel Calgary University District Calgary
Alt Hotel Calgary University District Hotel Calgary

Frequently asked questions

Is Alt Hotel Calgary University District pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Self parking is available for CAD 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Alt Hotel Calgary University District located?

Located in Northwest Calgary, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. Market Mall and Foothills Medical Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Brentood Station is 24 minutes by foot and Calgary University Station is 23 minutes.

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Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 916 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and area around is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

oreoluwa

Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Excellent neighborhood with lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and kind staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

K.

Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel with lovely views. Great nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the University District
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, especially if you want to be close To the University.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cute hotel in a nice, walkable area of Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my family (2 small kids + grandparents) and had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect location, staff Restorant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, comfortable hotel close to U of Calgary campus. Very pleasant to stay at with convenient shopping and dining options a short distance away. Very recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaoying

Liked: Amenities
Clean, good service, safe neighborhood !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay close to university
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern hotel I will be staying there again next year when I come through Calgary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend! Live the decor and the lighting options were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Really nice place- great location with a lot of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area. Lots of dining around. Better for adults then families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing super super friendly and welcoming. Room was amazing and clean just overall a really good experience here. Will definitely stay here again and probably for every other time I have to stay in Calgary!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, surrounded by amenities, and was very near the clinic where my husband and I had appointments scheduled.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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