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Hotel Arts Kensington

4.0 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
Reception
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $268
$241 nightly
$268 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3E3
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TELUS Spark
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince's Island Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite

  • City view
  • 566 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Hotel Arts

About the neighborhood

Calgary

With a stay at Hotel Arts Kensington in Calgary (Northwest Calgary), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Tower. .This boutique hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Stampede Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Calgary Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Bow River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TELUS Spark - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prince's Island Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stephen Avenue - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Calgary University Station - 8 min drive
  • Sunnyside Station - 8 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hayden Block - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Namsun Korean Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Pub & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

Hotel Arts Kensington offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Calgary hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Oxbow, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Oxbow - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Oxbow

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Kensington Inn
Kensington Riverside
Kensington Riverside Calgary
Kensington Riverside Inn
Kensington Riverside Inn Calgary
Riverside Inn Kensington
Kensington Riverside Hotel Calgary
Hotel Arts
Arts Kensington
Hotel Arts Kensington Hotel
Hotel Arts Kensington Calgary
Hotel Arts Kensington Hotel Calgary

Hotel Arts Kensington Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 751 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, breakfast included, in-hotel dining is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff restaurant and rooms. A nice quiet and quaint hotel in a great neighbourhood in Calgary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Loved the location. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff, extremely clean and kept. Room was large and very well stocked. Large bathroom and a huge tub/shower combination. Heated underground parking. The food in the restaurant was outstanding! Great location for shopping and dining. Their soap, shampoo, conditioner, had a lovely fragrance, which I prefer. Excellent value for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so amazing. Room was beautiful and so clean Nice and close to small shops, dining and bars Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

We a great 3 days at Hotel Arts Kensington. Fab location, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and breakfast and dining were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room size and love that all rooms are on the 2nd floor and there are stairs (not emergency exit stairs) so no elevator waiting! The room and common areas are a little worn but overall clean and very easy to get comfortable in the room. The fireplace is the best (we visited in January).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place to stay. Perfectly located in downtown Calgary. Very trendy and clean, wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a fun bar/restaurant in a wonderful neighborhood of Calgary. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cheeses. Standard buffet but good quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Nice location nice stay good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WENDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean comfortable welcoming host was an excellent ambassador for the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great, beautiful hotel, very clean and modern, food in the restaurant was also fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alidad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property friendly staff Unfortunately construction next door was very annoying
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel , with a great friendly staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The room was huge and the area has everything from shops to dining to entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025