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Hotel Arts Kensington

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Porch
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Hotel Arts Kensington in central Calgary offers a boutique experience with continental breakfast and laundry services. Guests can unwind by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the on-site bar. The property provides bike rentals, multilingual staff assistance, and property-wide WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3E3

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • BMO Centre - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stampede Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hayden Block - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Arashi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Pub & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪hexagon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

Boutique hotel near University of Calgary
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Arts Kensington. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Oxbow, features al fresco dining and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Arts Kensington offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • In-room 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Arts Kensington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Self parking is available for CAD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arts Kensington?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Arts Kensington located?

Located in Northwest Calgary, this boutique hotel is steps from Louise Bridge, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stampede Park and Scotiabank Saddledome. Bow River and Peace Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes by foot and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Arts Kensington Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 723 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The room was huge and the area has everything from shops to dining to entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous boutique hotel in the vibrant Kensington neighborhood of Calgary. The rooms are spacious and impeccably furnished. The bathroom is large and beautifully designed. The room was very quiet and extremely comfortable. The Continental breakfast had a lovely selection of high quality meats and a variety of gourmet cheeses, fresh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Nice location nice stay good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

donessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel except one thing which prevented sleeping - the noise from the in house commercial laundry machines which operate late into night and early morning was. Unfortunately it was so bad it prevented sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great small hotel and so close to Kensington
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The small hotel atmosphere made it super relaxing! Beautiful rooms, extremely clean and friendly staff. The morning breakfast was a little weak. Not much to chose from, ended eating elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, excellent and friendly staff, amazing food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times and always have a very relaxing experience. One of my favourite hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lallan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and well appointed boutique hotel. Excellent staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

It’s our favourite home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice size, great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet despite being in a desirable area with lots of bars/restaurants huge rooms and incredibly friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely boutique style hotel. Friendly staff, clean and modern facility… comfortable and chic rooms. Always enjoy my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to lots of greats pubs, restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops! Room was nicely decorated and cute. Hotel restaurant was fantastic. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rollan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Cutest Hotel

Love this hotel! The Executive room is beautiful and comfy. Will be staying here again the next time I visit Calgary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Arts Kensington was the exact stay I wanted and beyond! The hotel exceeded my expectations from their vibrant and helpful staff, to their excellent continental breakfast. I selected the location based on being nearby a few sites I wanted to walk or bike to while in Calgary like the Peace bridge. Their location could not be more prime in the heart of Kensongton, which I came to adore. There were so many walkable sites and dining options. The hotel offered bikes and there was also a nearby e bike rental too. I was only there for 2 nights and felt like I had an experience and memories in such a short window to last a lifetime.
View off Memorial Bridge, a 2 minute walk across from hotel
Inviting entry
Peace bridge view from Prince's Island Park, 8 minutes bike ride from hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and homey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to lots of shopping and eating in Kensington. Right across from the river, great trails and beautiful area. Comfortable and nice room, had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the best hotel in calgary
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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