Hotel Arts Kensington

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Scotiabank Saddledome

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At Hotel Arts Kensington, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Tower. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Oxbow, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $179
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small wooden side table, and a grey armchair.

Luxury Suite

  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, and a door leading to a balcony.

Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of the city through the window.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Bow River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prince's Island Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stephen Avenue - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 8 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 17 min drive
  • Sunnyside Station - 8 min walk
  • 8th Street SW Station - 10 min walk
  • Downtown West-Kerby Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hayden Block Smoke And Whiskey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Namsun Korean Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hayden Block - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Pub & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hexagon Board Game Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

  • At Hotel Arts Kensington, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Tower. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Oxbow, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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)
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (CAD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Arts Kensington Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's continental breakfast offered a lovely selection of high-quality meats, gourmet cheeses, and a variety of options. (23 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered excellent dining experiences with delicious food and great service. (17 reviews)
  • Underground parking was convenient and available without an extra fee. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, great location and parking is underground so great for the area
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Very clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the hotel, great location. Wonderful rooms, bed was so comfortable. Would stay again when in Calgary!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is all about location, great spot! Everything done well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Love the boutique vibe.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Was only there for one night for business but excellent front desk service. Room was very nice and comfortable. Breakfast was great for continental breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a great location for great food and drink
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great location, breakfast included, in-hotel dining is good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, very wallabies to Kensington with lots of food options. Complimentary continental breakfast buffet was a bonus
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lively location in Kensington, very walkable with good restaurants nearby. Felt like a neighborhood. Room size was excellent, breakfast was good, and the food at the Oxbow was very good.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff restaurant and rooms. A nice quiet and quaint hotel in a great neighbourhood in Calgary.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Maybe the most pleasant and helpful staff we've encountered, both at the front desk and the housekeeping people. Great location (except for the current construction), spacious and comfortable room. Underground parking is a bit interesting to get into, as the alley is quite busy, and the garage is, as underground parking usually is, a bit cramped. Really the only thing that could have been better was the breakfast, which was pretty underwhelming for a $300+ hotel. Very cool neighborhood with lots of other food and coffee options within a block, though. Enjoyed the stay
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is very clean and quiet. The staff are very helpful and considerate. The rooms are comfortable. The continental breakfast is one of the best we've had and the Oxbow provides a very good dining experience.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with great restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great. Loved the location. Breakfast was good too.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very convenient to downtown by LRT. Rooms clean and comfortable. Did not appreciate changing nightly rate,, especially as it was not clear ahead of time on Expedia.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location nice stay good service
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so amazing. Room was beautiful and so clean Nice and close to small shops, dining and bars Breakfast was delicious
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place with a fun bar/restaurant in a wonderful neighborhood of Calgary. Would recommend staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great place to stay. Perfectly located in downtown Calgary. Very trendy and clean, wonderful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean, comfortable bed
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay. Extremely comfortable bed. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Nearby construction made it a little more difficult to access. Great paid parking. Convenient location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean comfortable welcoming host was an excellent ambassador for the city