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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch served
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$107
$99 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Children's Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olympic Oval - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shwarma Palace - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪DAVIDsTEA - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from University of Calgary
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.
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
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. 838 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1098 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a medical trip into Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayooluwa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff , modern design & amenities. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Coach

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HASSAN R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, and easy to find parking lots
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasbinder

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, San Ramon

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Showers have no pressure, beds are hard, pillows too soft & tap water is stagnant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Alt! Pet Friendly, right near amenities, and the view is incredible! In a perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great facility and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGIU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Clean room, efficient check-in. Could not have asked for more during our one night stay in Calgary before heading out to Banff and Lake Louise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Purdy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnab

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane, Edmonton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Alt Hotel Calgary University District offers a refreshing stay with its inviting modern Nordic design—think clean lines, warm textures, and cozy minimalism. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, adding a personal touch to the sleek atmosphere. Rooms boast impressive views of Calgary’s skyline and the distant Rockies, making mornings and sunsets equally stunning. Located in a vibrant area, the hotel is surrounded by fantastic restaurants and entertainment options, perfect for unwinding or exploring. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, Alt Hotel blends style, comfort, and convenience with effortless charm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025