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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
Get fit at your own pace with a 24-hour gym then enjoy local cuisine from two dining options. Perfect for both work and play.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, Alt Hotel Calgary University District is in Northwest Calgary, a neighborhood in Calgary with good shopping. Calgary Tower and Heritage Park Historical Village are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre or Stampede Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Calgary travel guide
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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B

What's nearby

  • Calgary_UniversityofCalgary_6072181-1
    University of Calgary
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bow River
    Bow River
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Market Mall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Olympic Oval
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trans Canada Pipeline Arch
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Una
    2 min walk
  • Gong cha
    13 min walk
  • Native Tongues
    3 min walk

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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 self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Charcut Roast House
  • Connie and John's Pizza
  • Terre Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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.

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?

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 hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Alberta Children's Hospital and Market Mall. University of Calgary and Foothills Medical Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Brentood Station is 26 minutes by foot and Calgary University Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1030 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1333 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Uni District. Great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was modern, room was spacious, clean and had some additional items to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Clean comfortable room, very walkable spots nearby (groceries, cafes, drug store, etc)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of places within walking distance for morning coffee or dinner out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and ideally located. Was my first stay at an Alt Hotel and was impressed. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place with a nice vibe and excellent location with a Save-on Foods across the street for food and snacks, and lots of restaurants. Staff are very cool,, friendly and helpful as is true for all Alt hotels. Easy to get onto the freeway to go anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trevor at check in was amazing. Room is super clean and love the espresso machine in room. Parking and access is great. The bar staff was beyond amazing and friendly and made our stay even better. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in modern area. Lots of close by amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in at hotel: very simple and efficient when pre check in done on line Room: clean Bathroom functional Coffee machine; clean, Nespresso capsules, good taste Charging plugs: all worked fine Bed: comfortable TV: nice choice of stations Check out: a breeze Restaurants: not tested
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean, friendly staff, great location. I always stay here when visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrific - the room, the service, the location and the friendly, helpful staff. This was really an ideal stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jensyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful room, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms and friendly professional staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms, great area and close to lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing location in the university district!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the Alt Hotels. Always a great stay and love the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable stay. Convenient location. Many amenities within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and attentive, friendly staff. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hallie L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, attentive staff, quiet stay, and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk and housekeeping staff, and location to U of C is excellent. Top floor view was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Clean, beautiful amenities! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025