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Hotel Arts Kensington

4.0 star property
Travelers relax by Oxbow's outdoor dining area or warm up with drinks near the lobby fireplace after exploring Calgary's diverse neighborhoods

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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 natural beauty can explore Canada Olympic Park. Check out an event or a game at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, and consider making time for Calgary Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Calgary travel guide
Map
1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3E3

What's nearby

  • Bow River which includes boating and a river or creek
    Bow River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TELUS Spark featuring interior views as well as a family
    TELUS Spark
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prince\'s Island Park which includes a garden, a city and wildflowers
    Prince's Island Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stephen Avenue featuring a city and street scenes
    Stephen Avenue
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Calgary Tower which includes a high rise building, a city and views
    Calgary Tower
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Namsun Korean Cuisine
    8 min walk
  • Hayden Block
    2 min walk
  • Higher Ground Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Ramen Arashi
    5 min walk
  • Side Street Pub & Grill
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

Boutique hotel near Scotiabank Saddledome
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 coffee/tea in reception
  • Free newspapers, wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • 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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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • 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

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

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 cots are available on request at the 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

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 1 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arts Kensington on 14 Feb 2026 start from AU$303.51, 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 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Bow River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park. Peace Bridge and TELUS Spark are also within 15 minutes. Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes by foot and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Arts Kensington Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 733 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean but it was a bit noisy at night from outside and inside the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff person was very kind and helpful. Our only disappointment was that we thought we'd be assigned to a king bed room, but one was not available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kane

Liked: Amenities
Check in was quick and they upgraded our room. We went for dinner and our server Jonathon was very good at his job and incredibly friendly. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful boutique hotel in the middle of Calgary - so close to the most enjoyable river walks, shopping, cafes, and restaurants! The staff at the hotel are professional, friendly, and very helpful and the food is delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Stay at the Kensington Arts Hotel was very relaxing. This small boutique hotel was clean, the staff was helpful and the included breakfast was good. Also, you can’t beat the location. Just outside of downtown, nice trails along the river and lots of quaint shops and eateries nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Liked: Amenities
Awesome location and really nice room! We will go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, within a short walk to downtown. Room was spacious and clean, with a great bathroom. Breakfast and parking are great amenities and Colin and his staff were friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and perfect location for NYE!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property! Although it is located in a very busy area, the room was dead quiet. Beautiful building and a wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Nice

This place was great due to shops and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again! Comfort, clean, quiet and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They definitely made the stay memorable. Thanks Cory and Rico.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Large comfortable rooms in perfect location

We loved our stay at the Hotel Arts in Kensington. The hotel is ideally located in a lively neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants nearby and a short walk to the heart of downtown. Our room was large, clean and comfortable. Slept so well on the comfy beds! Everything in the well-maintained room worked great. Fast internet. The free parking in the basement made this a good overall value in our view. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free breakfast was a bonus, though wouldn't expect too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025