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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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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Reception
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

Room options

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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 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

  • ‪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

Boutique hotel near Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Arts Kensington. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Oxbow, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. 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 free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

  • 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

  • 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 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 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Bow River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes by foot and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

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Hotel Arts Kensington Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 687 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Check in was quick and they upgraded our room. We went for dinner and our server Jonathon was very good at his job and incredibly friendly. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Quiet and nice and small
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Awesome location and really nice room! We will go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great neighbourhood. Kensington is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

A beautiful boutique hotel in the middle of Calgary - so close to the most enjoyable river walks, shopping, cafes, and restaurants! The staff at the hotel are professional, friendly, and very helpful and the food is delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely property! Although it is located in a very busy area, the room was dead quiet. Beautiful building and a wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice location, within a short walk to downtown. Room was spacious and clean, with a great bathroom. Breakfast and parking are great amenities and Colin and his staff were friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They definitely made the stay memorable. Thanks Cory and Rico.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel with great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very private. Great food !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful room and perfect location for NYE!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Nice hotel , friendly stuff. Beds and pillows are extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great location, very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great location and a beautiful hotel! Lovely rooms. Gracious staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Would definitely stay again! Comfort, clean, quiet and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Such a great small hotel and so close to Kensington
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

This is a beautiful hotel , with a great friendly staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great stay before start of vacation. Very helpful and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The property was very clean, the staff was very friendly and the room was super welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stay was great, beautiful hotel, very clean and modern, food in the restaurant was also fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024