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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

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A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a ground-floor commercial area with shops. - The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt (Kitchener)
A restaurant with long communal tables, high stools, and a brick wall with a TV. - The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt (Kitchener)
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There are bookshelves and a dining area in the background. - The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt (Kitchener)
A modern living room with a blue carpet, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers. - The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt (Kitchener)
A modern bar area with leather booths and a long counter. - The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt (Kitchener)
At The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Be sure to enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A modern bedroom with a patterned wall, a wooden ceiling beam, a bed with white bedding, a blue chair, and a nightstand with a phone.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a unique ceiling light fixture, and a wall mural.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a red chair, a wooden headboard, and a mountain landscape mural on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

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  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a red chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red chair.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a red chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a chair, and a mural of clouds and birds on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kitchener, a neighborhood in Kitchener, The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is near a metro station. TheMuseum and Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit St Jacobs Farmers Market and Kitchener Market. Grand River Rocks and Concordia Club are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Kitchener travel guide
Map
20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6

What's nearby

  • A tall tower with a clock and a pyramid-like structure.
    Centre In The Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • TheMuseum
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kitchener City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kitchener Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station
    12 min walk
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • Unicorn Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Lucero Canteen
    2 min walk
  • Matter of Taste Coffee Bar
    3 min walk
  • La Lola
    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

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 18 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TWH Social

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 8,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Null
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 23.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 18 per day (427 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay plus CAD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt pet-friendly?

Yes, The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of CAD 75 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 23.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

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

What time is check-out at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt located?

Located in Downtown Kitchener, this hotel is steps from TheMuseum, Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, and Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Kitchener City Hall and Carl Zehr Square are also within 5 minutes. Kitchener Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1011 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great lunch in the restaurant downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here on a trip thru Canada heading to Maine, was a bit off the expressway but we enjoyed the hotel and their restaurant enough to stop again on our way home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building, good location, staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Second time staying at The Walper, after a period of 10 years or so. Still a lovely hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely bathroom and spacious shower. Bed was great too. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Parking is a little awkward, but there's at least a few options and a lot nearby with free weekend parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Spacious rooms; decent gym. The staff at the bar/ restaurant were nice; however, the front desk staff were slow, disorganized, and unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I was pleasantly surprised staying there. I got a great deal. I met the kitchen manager of the bar below and he was pretty awesome! The room was clean. The room was pretty nice too! Perfect for 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fron desk staff were professional, very friendly and obviously ready to help with anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay. Cute rooms and very nice customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, clean, modern and well located close to restaurants and park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property! Even exterior is stunning when we pulled up I was in awe! Reminded me of some hotels we stayed at in Barcelona ! Super easy check in and check out! So clean, so stunning, gorgeous very clean room! Loved our room! Bed super comfortable! Beautiful bathroom! Super friendly staff everyone we encountered ! Would love to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was amazingly helpful. He recommended the restaurant downstairs which served exceptional food and also a great comedy show.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park was safe and easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are very clean and well kept. The staff are all very pleasant. They have have good restaurant downstairs with good food and staff and if you have breakfast there you can’t go wrong with the eggs Benny!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean. Comfortable bed and upscale linens
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wedding night - accommodated late check in and late check out! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are very small and the furniture is basic and uncomfortable. Our room only had one chair to sit in, which was really basic and not comfortable at all. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was outstanding. There should also be better signage as to where to park when checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great hotel. We booked it last minute as we were not expecting to stay in Kitchener, but it was an outstanding addition to our trip. The hotel is great. I can’t speak to the location (again as we were just passing through) but the grounds were well maintained. The staff were pleasant and helpful. Parking isn’t included, so that was the only drawback. Attached to the same building (right around the corner) is a cute little coffee shop. But I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Last‑Minute Stay — Clean, Friendly, and Perfectly Located I booked this hotel last minute and it ended up being one of the best overnight stays I’ve had downtown. The room was spotless, the staff were genuinely great, and the amenities were impressive for the price. There’s an awesome social/restaurant space right downstairs that made the whole place feel lively and welcoming. The location couldn’t be better! Tons to do within walking distance, and parking right across the street made everything super easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The guy at check Inn was beyond nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always enjoy staying here. Jared was super friendly with lots of restaurant ideas. Hotel very clean and love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff were absolutely fantastic, we loved our stay, we were only in town for a weekend visiting friends, but wished we could have stayed longer. Also, the room was decorated perfectly, it looked like boutique hotels I've stayed in all over the world, but with more space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall my stay was excellent. I was disappointed that the sheets and towels felt drenched in bleach and soap residue. I picked a Hyatt brand hotel because they take such pride in sleep- missed the mark this time. I also used the gym. I was so excited to be able to use their peloton. One was broken and wouldn’t turn on, the other one turned on but they have lapsed their commercial license so you couldn’t do anything except the demo rides. And the water bottle cage was missing. These are first world problems. The staff were so kind and helpful, the property is gorgeous and the coffee shop around the corner is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026