Hotel Arts Kensington

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Hotel Arts Kensington in central Calgary offers a boutique experience with continental breakfast and laundry services. Guests can unwind by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the on-site bar. The property provides bike rentals, multilingual staff assistance, and property-wide WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Parking available
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

53 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

40 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

36 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Located in Northwest Calgary, a neighbourhood in Calgary, Hotel Arts Kensington is in the entertainment district and on the riverwalk. Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Calgary Zoo and Calaway Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stampede Park or Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.

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1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3E3

What's nearby

Calgary Tower - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
BMO Centre - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Stampede Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Scotiabank Saddledome - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

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
‪Higher Ground Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Side Street Pub & Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Ramen Arashi - ‬5 min walk
‪hexagon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

Boutique hotel near University of Calgary

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Arts Kensington. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Oxbow, features al fresco dining and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and wedding services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All guest rooms at Hotel Arts Kensington boast perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Covered 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 cot
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.
Lift
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 bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1999
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Dressing gowns
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

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

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)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Arts Kensington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arts Kensington?

As of 30 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arts Kensington on 6 Oct, 2025 start from S$277.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Self-parking is available for CAD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Arts Kensington located?

Located in Northwest Calgary, this boutique hotel is steps from Louise Bridge and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stampede Park and Scotiabank Saddledome. Bow River and Peace Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes by foot and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

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