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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

Property class: 4

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A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a ground-floor commercial area with shops.
A modern living room with a blue carpet, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There are bookshelves and a dining area in the background.
A restaurant with long communal tables, high stools, and a brick wall with a TV.
A modern bar area with leather booths and a long counter.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $137
$117 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6
  • Place, Kitchener City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchener Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre In The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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A modern bedroom with a patterned wall, a wooden ceiling beam, a bed with white bedding, a blue chair, and a nightstand with a phone.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a unique ceiling light fixture, and a wall mural.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a red chair, a wooden headboard, and a mountain landscape mural on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a red chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red chair.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a red chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a chair, and a mural of clouds and birds on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kitchener

With a stay at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt, you'll be centrally located in Kitchener, within a 15-minute drive of University of Waterloo and St Jacobs Farmers Market. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from TheMuseum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts.

What's nearby

  • TheMuseum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kitchener City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kitchener Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centre In The Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 12 min walk
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unicorn Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lucero Canteen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matter of Taste Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Lola - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offers 92 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at TWH Social, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kitchener? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
TWH Social - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 18 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TWH Social

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 8,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 23.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 18 per day (427 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay plus CAD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walper
Walper Hotel
Walper Hotel Kitchener
Walper Kitchener
Walper Terrace Kitchener
The Walper Hotel Kitchener, Ontario
The Walper Hotel
The Walper Hotel part of JdV by Hyatt
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Kitchener
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel Kitchener

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay. Cute rooms and very nice customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, clean, modern and well located close to restaurants and park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very comfortable place to stay in the perfect central location. A clean, modernized hotel with a lot of historical charm, and a friendly responsive staff - our go-to for the Kitchener area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were extremely helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well located, renovated and great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice definitely will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was built in the 1800's, it had charm and character.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The best stay we’ve had!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Hotel was perfect in every way. Five Stars Highly Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always enjoy staying here. Jared was super friendly with lots of restaurant ideas. Hotel very clean and love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The guy at check Inn was beyond nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable and well located hotel. Parking a little complicated and no parking for bag unloading.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were absolutely fantastic, we loved our stay, we were only in town for a weekend visiting friends, but wished we could have stayed longer. Also, the room was decorated perfectly, it looked like boutique hotels I've stayed in all over the world, but with more space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was exceptional! A great space to come back to after a day of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and clean rooms close to many good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was well situated, rooms spacious and clean. Staff were super helpful and accommodating. Gym good for size of hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very clean and modern hotel. Attention to detail in the room was amazing. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very helpful and the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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rooms were gorgeous and the place looked very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful boutique hotel in downtown Kitchener. Rooms were very clean & stylish. Loved the proximity to many bars & restaurants. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026