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Westmount River Inn

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near 17 Avenue SW

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King Suite with balcony, fireplace | Terrace/patio
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King Suite with balcony, fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury King Suite with Spa Bath, Multi-Jet Shower, and Fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Experience the elegance of Westmount River Inn, a serene upscale guesthouse near 17 Avenue SW. Unwind in the garden or explore local art at the on-site gallery, then enjoy free bicycle rentals and convenient self-parking. With a library, dry cleaning services, and tour assistance available to guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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King Suite with balcony, fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Suite with balcony, fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury King Suite with Spa Bath, Multi-Jet Shower, and Fireplace | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Luxury King Suite with Spa Bath, Multi-Jet Shower, and Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1840 Westmount Blvd NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3G8

What's nearby

  • Calgary Tower - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Calgary - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Stampede Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Calgary University Station - 7 min drive
  • Sunalta Station - 17 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Ground Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪hexagon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brouhaha - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Duke Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Westmount River Inn

Upscale guesthouse near 17 Avenue SW
Located close to Prince's Island Park and Calgary Tower, Westmount River Inn provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and airport drop-off service (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Westmount River Inn include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 25 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15.00 to 25.00 for adults, and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CAD 48 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CAD 20 (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Westmount River
Westmount River Calgary
Westmount River Inn
Westmount River Inn Calgary
Westmount River Inn Calgary
Westmount River Inn Guesthouse
Westmount River Inn Guesthouse Calgary

Frequently asked questions

Is Westmount River Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Westmount River Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Westmount River Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Westmount River Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Westmount River Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of CAD 48 per person applies.

Where is Westmount River Inn located?

Located in Southwest Calgary, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of 17 Avenue SW, Prince's Island Park, and Calgary Tower. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and University of Calgary are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sunalta Station is 17 minutes by foot and Downtown West-Kerby Station is 17 minutes.

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Westmount River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 208 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

My go-to for personable high quality Calgary visit

Great location, easily walkable quiet neighbourhood. Beautiful clean rooms with comfortable beds. A very high quality experience with warm caring hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghazaleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, wonderful accomidations. Unmatched hospitality, and walking didtqnce from mostly anything you are looking for. Fantastic service, and a fantastic stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jerimy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean very beautiful place to stay. Hosts were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shoba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were hospitable , very courteous. Great place to stay. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very respectable and professional, made us feel super comfortable. I will absolutely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John and Kim were amazing hosts. They were very attentive and answered any and all questions we had about the house. The inn is gorgeous. The location is great, a very quick drive to downtown. A quick walk around the corner to some shops and restaurants as well. Absolutely lovely, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place looks more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel, but the place was beautiful and well kept. It was close to downtown and Kensington, but far cheaper. John and Kim were very accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dr. K. Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
The economy king room is in the basement, which I was unaware of until arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Amenities
Quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was visiting Calgary for a work conference and needed an affordable place to stay within short driving distance to the BMO Centre and this place was perfect! The host family was really nice and attentive and my room was extremely comfortable. It was slightly warm in the room but after mentioning it to Kim she brought me a fan! I would definitely stay here again if I ever visit Calgary and highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay that’s close to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

We were there to visit a family member at Foothills Hospital. It was the perfect location because it was a 10 minute drive to the hospital but walking distance to morning coffee and dinner. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has a beautiful and luxurious interior as pictured, the woodwork and detail are like none I've ever seen before. It is a unique stay that is good for occasions! I will come back whenever I'm in Calgary again. The mattress was great. The place is very clean and comfortable and the hosts were welcoming and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms definitely have some heating/ac issues. The staff told me they were being resolved but I still would prefer being able to open the windows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Bushra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The windows in the room didn’t close which led to a very noisy and restless night for us from the noise outside on the streets at night and early morning. Also the bed mattress was kind of sloping on my side of the bed. It was very uncomfortable. Other than that it was Ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Junqi

Liked: Amenities
Overall the condition and cost does not match. The bed sheet is not clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive for what you get. Not for everyone.

The photos on line and some of the reviews suggest this is a pretty nice place. However, the room we had was just a room in someone’s basement. No view, dark (just typical basement window below ground level) and felt drafty and cold. There was a leak under the bathroom sink and a ceiling light that kept coming on by itself during the night until we unscrewed the bulb. Even though this was a king room and there were only 2 of us, we were charged for an extra person. Also, the rules are no shoes in the building so if you have foot problems and rely on orthotics to prevent foot pain, this place is definitely not for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private house but lacking the security, comfort and amenities of a 4 star guest house. We do not recommend. Security: No security locks on room doors and a 'honour system' for locking the main entrance door. We put a chair against our door for security. The "Check-out" process meant leaving our keys on the kitchen counter. Comfort: Bed mattress and pillows (foam) were lumpy; we didn't get a good night sleep. Top sheet was percale 180 thread count (Thomaston t-180), covered by thin nylon blanket (Vellux). Polyester comforter. Amenities: Contrary to their Expedia profile, there is no room service or dining options. The host referred us to Uber Eats. Parking is street parking. What could be improved: - Security locks for guest room and main door security system. - New or better quality mattress, pillows and bedding. - Remove reference to room service from the Expedia website (intentional misrepresentation?, the host said it meant they "serviced the room" ) . - The host has a strict policy requiring guests to remove their shoes at the front door. They should provide house slippers as is customary in this situation. The host provided me slippers when I asked, did not offer slippers to my spouse. - Remove the first picture from their Expedia profile that shows what looks like a hotel tower. It's the first picture that pops up when using the Expedia mobile app.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The craftsmanship of the home’s interior was incredible - beautiful custom built-ins, consistent throughout the home, the floor was custom detailed, done by the owner. It almost felt like an older manor style home with the wainscoting and elegant finishes. The owners were very nice, accommodating people, and fairly knowledgeable when I asked about parking in certain areas. Breakfast options were plentiful and tasty! Room was clean, though there was an old stain on the one pillow. Mattress was very nice, pillows were just okay. The bathroom shower was AWESOME, it had an amazing rainfall shower. However, I accidentally locked the basement room where I was staying. There was an “exterior interior” door that led to a closed hallway leading to my bedroom and bathroom. No one told me I couldn’t lock this hallway door from the outside, as the lock wasn’t the same as my lockable bedroom door. (Owner had to unlock it!) This strange set-up was caused by the establishment of a basement suite, likely for the owners family. The “wall” closing off my hallway wasn’t a “proper” dry walled wall that goes from floor to ceiling. It was more like the back of a cupboard, and light could escape along the crack by the ceiling. When I turned the hallway light on, a light clearly came on on the other side of the wall in the basement suite. Vice versa, if the tenants turned on their light using the two-way switch, my hallway light would also come on. Just weird. Still, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Yiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i would never book this again. i booked early check i , and was told to come back later. they have cheap plastic flip flop shoes you are supposed to wear to your room. It is not an Inn, it is a boarding house, it is totally misrepresented. I had to go and book a different room, and booking is not refundable, so it was a waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

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