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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Calgary

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Exterior
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Reception
Alt Hotel Calgary University District is an eco-certified gem, offering a 24-hour gym and business center. Unwind with free in-room WiFi, savor meals at one of the 2 restaurants or host events in the banquet hall and reception hall - guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $130
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Canada Olympic Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 21 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 23 min walk
  • Brentood Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys Burgers & Fries - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rising Tides Taproom - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Milestones - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

When you stay at Alt Hotel Calgary University District, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Calgary and Foothills Medical Centre. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Charcut Roast House, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves lunch and dinner. This eco-certified hotel is also within a short drive of Stampede Park and Calgary Zoo. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited (max 2 spaces per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

What to do

  • Ski lifts nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2023
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Charcut Roast House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Connie and John's Pizza - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs CAD 20 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Also known as

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Hotel
Alt Hotel Calgary University District Calgary
Alt Hotel Calgary University District Hotel Calgary

Frequently asked questions

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alt Hotel Calgary University District does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Cowboys Casino (12-min drive) and Elbow River Casino (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Alt Hotel Calgary University District and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Alt Hotel Calgary University District also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Alt Hotel Calgary University District like?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District is a short 1-minute walk from University of Calgary and 5 minutes' walk from Alberta Children's Hospital. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their quality and convenience. (14 reviews)
  • The gym had everything needed for a good workout. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay!
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything is perfect location, staff Restorant
Aman, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really nice place- great location with a lot of restaurants nearby.
Kaye, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was amazing super super friendly and welcoming. Room was amazing and clean just overall a really good experience here. Will definitely stay here again and probably for every other time I have to stay in Calgary!
Kadon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely rooms, great customer service!
Shaeley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Modern, clean and functional rooms, quite spacious, good bed, TV options and WiFi. Great staff.
Irina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very neat and clean place, located at a very modern and well maintained part of city
Suchander, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing pillows
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property and staff! I will be staying at this location again in the future.
Danielle, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Hotel and Staff
silvestro, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Good staff, nice clean room
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Top notch! The restaurant was amazing!
Nicolas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed for 5 nights, and had a wonderful experience. The room was clean, the staff were excellent, and the service was top-notch. The location is perfect, central, with plenty of great dining options nearby. This has become our new go-to place to stay in Calgary!
Ali, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quite and clean area
Gianne Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, simple room and close to university
Sandra, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Property has nice parking and everything is close by like a grocery store and restaurants. The restaurant in hotel is convenient. Our food was so so though
Izak, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great except having to pay $20 for parking every day.
Song Yi, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Was nice. Stayed two years in a row
Casey, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We have friends that live two blocks from this hotel so it’s our go to whenever we visit them. Great new university area with lots of shops and restaurants to choose from and a great wine store.
Glennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property and very clean stay.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel in great location. Front desk staff is always fabulous.
Cameron, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice, clean property with a great location.
Maureen A., 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, friendly service
Tammy, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean modern room. Many restaurants in walking distance
Laura, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Trendy with plenty of great eats within walking distance. Rooms are modern, no refrigerator.
Michael W., 3-night trip