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
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping once per stay
Breakfast available
Free use of bicycles
Room service
Airport drop-off service
Area shuttle
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Why we love this property
Breakfast and private meals
This guesthouse serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. Couples can also reserve a private dining experience to celebrate special moments.
Dreamy sleep experience
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests can drift into peaceful slumber on premium bedding at this charming guesthouse.
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive
Calgary University Station - 7 min drive
Calgary Heritage Station - 16 min drive
Sunalta Station - 17 min walk
Downtown West-Kerby Station - 17 min walk
8th Street SW Station - 22 min walk
Airport drop-off service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Royal Canadian Legion, Kensington Branch - 9 min walk
Brouhaha - 16 min walk
Two House Brewing Company - 13 min walk
Tasty pot 味鼎 - 13 min walk
Globefish - 13 min walk
About this property
Westmount River Inn
When you stay at Westmount River Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Calgary and Calgary Tower. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Transfers
Airport drop off from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM*
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
Built in 2008
Garden
Terrace
Library
Art gallery on site
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 15.00 to 25.00 for adults, and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CAD 48 per person
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 12 and 18 costs CAD 20
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Are pets allowed at Westmount River Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Westmount River Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Westmount River Inn?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The charge is CAD 48 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Westmount River Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Westmount River Inn?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Elbow River Casino (5-min drive) and Cowboys Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Westmount River Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Westmount River Inn also has a garden.
What's the area around Westmount River Inn like?
Westmount River Inn is a short 12-minute walk from Bow River and 17 minutes' walk from TELUS Spark.
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Reviews
Westmount River Inn Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, with excellent options and service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
Beautiful area, wonderful accomidations. Unmatched hospitality, and walking didtqnce from mostly anything you are looking for. Fantastic service, and a fantastic stay overall.
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
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.
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
The hosts were very respectable and professional, made us feel super comfortable. I will absolutely book again in the future.
Ramee
Ramee, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
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.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
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.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2023
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!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 25, 2023
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.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Great stay, easy.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2023
Nice and convenient stay
Ghazaleh
Ghazaleh, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
Excellent stay!
Great bed and breakfast with excellent service by John and his wife. Beautiful location.
Karissa
Karissa, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2023
Very clean very beautiful place to stay. Hosts were very nice.
Jerimy
Jerimy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
Very nice to be there
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2022
Our stay at Westmount River Inn was great. The couple looking after the house were very nice. We'd definitely stay here again
Tawnya
Tawnya, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2024
Very hospitable owners. Great location nice clean basic room for the queen.
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Hosts were hospitable , very courteous. Great place to stay. Recommended.
Shoba
Shoba, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2023
The host are amazing and they are very helpful.
Virginie
Virginie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2022
Beautiful building and the host was accommodating and fun to talk with
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2022
Property is well located, easily accessible.
The hosts were pleasant and friendly.
Breakfast was superb.
Overall, an excellent experience.
ADETUNJI S
ADETUNJI S, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
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.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Quiet and clean.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2022
Very nice people. Nice home.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
Kim, John, and Claire were lovely hosts. They offered my a lot of food and ensured I was satisfied with my stay. The room was enormous, clean, and modern.