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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property

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A bar area with a wooden partition, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
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A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A modern hotel building with a prominent logo, large windows, and a flat roof.
A gym with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and a window with a view of buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
The current price is $150
$135 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Oval
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, including buildings and mountains.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Calgary

With a stay at Alt Hotel Calgary University District in Calgary (Northwest Calgary), you'll be steps from University of Calgary and 5 minutes by foot from Alberta Children's Hospital. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Market Mall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Foothills Medical Centre.

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Market Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Olympic Oval - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trans Canada Pipeline Arch - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bow River - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brentood Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Una - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gong cha - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Alt Hotel Calgary University District offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Charcut Roast House, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Charcut Roast House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Connie and John's Pizza - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open select days.
Terre Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Charcut Roast House
  • Connie and John's Pizza
  • Terre Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1075 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1388 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of places within walking distance for morning coffee or dinner out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne G

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Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, rooms were clean and the staff were very accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nyaradzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean, friendly staff, great location. I always stay here when visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nouman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean… with an EXCELLENT Cafe
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Everything you need close to the hotel. Excellent staff and accommodations !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrific - the room, the service, the location and the friendly, helpful staff. This was really an ideal stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, great views, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jensyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful room, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms, great area and close to lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms and friendly professional staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing location in the university district!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Miiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the Alt Hotels. Always a great stay and love the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy underground parking. Great location close to the University.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable stay. Convenient location. Many amenities within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staf was A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean, modern rooms. Very quiet building and many amenities nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026