Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from University of Calgary

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Alt Hotel Calgary University District is an eco-certified gem, offering a 24-hour gym and business center. Unwind with free in-room WiFi, savor meals at one of the 2 restaurants or host events in the banquet hall and reception hall - guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Olympic Oval - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Brentood Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Borough Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shwarma Palace - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Hotel near University of Calgary
Located close to Alberta Children's Hospital and Market Mall, Alt Hotel Calgary University District provides a 24-hour gym, a business centre and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, a vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Charcut Roast House
  • Connie and John's Pizza

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Alt Hotel Calgary University District pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel Calgary University District on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$176.43, 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 Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Self-parking is available for CAD 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

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

What time is check-out at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Alt Hotel Calgary University District located?

Located in Northwest Calgary, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. Market Mall and Foothills Medical Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Brentood Station is 24 minutes by foot and Calgary University Station is 23 minutes.

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Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1029 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

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean room, great location with lots of restaurtants near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl and Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and hotel, in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Alt Hotel Calgary. Friendly staff, great room and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, comfortable beds and nice room layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, ease at check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasbinder

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay! The staff are so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view in the time of Sunrise in the morning. Hotel is new, clean and staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

didier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnab

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

10/10 Excellent

Ayooluwa

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

Perry

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seraya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Front desk team was helpful, courteous and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable neighbourhood, lots to do if traveling solo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and great staff 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality of service great. Staff were very helpful and nice, room was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area with lots of dining and coffee options, including both within the hotel itself. Clean, bright rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and always willing to help no matter what the topic/subject.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

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

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was always saying hi to me; felt like a king
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025