Hotel Arts Kensington

Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Stampede Park

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

In the heart of Calgary, Hotel Arts Kensington offers a boutique experience with continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind at the fireplace in the lobby or grab a drink at the on-site bar. With bike rentals available, multilingual staff assistance, and WiFi to stay connected throughout your stay.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
Parking available
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Self parking
Room service
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$197 nightly

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

City riverwalk views

Located on the riverwalk, this boutique hotel offers scenic water views. The property's prime location creates an enriching escape for travelers.

Foodie paradise

The hotel's restaurant serves regional cuisine with al fresco dining options. A bar adds evening allure, while free continental breakfast starts mornings right.

Dreamy sleep retreat

Drift into peaceful slumber with hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets. Deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers elevate relaxation.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Tomorrow

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Junior Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

427 sq ft
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

566 sq ft
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Room (1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

Blackout drapes/curtains

325 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Plasma TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

384 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Vietnamese cuisine

Pool
Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi

$150 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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 International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive
Calgary University Station - 8 min drive
Calgary Heritage Station - 17 min drive
Sunnyside Station - 8 min walk
8th Street SW Station - 10 min walk
Downtown West-Kerby Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

When you stay at Hotel Arts Kensington, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Tower. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Oxbow, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sunnyside Station is 8 minutes and 8th Street SW Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 19 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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)

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)

What to do

Use of nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

Meeting room

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1999
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch plasma TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

In-room massage

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps) and free wired internet
Free local calls

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Oxbow - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Parking

Covered self parking costs CAD 20 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

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

Does Hotel Arts Kensington offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Arts Kensington does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Arts Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Arts Kensington?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elbow River Casino (4-min drive) and Cowboys Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Arts Kensington and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Arts Kensington?

Yes, Oxbow offers alfresco dining and Regional cuisine.

Does Hotel Arts Kensington have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Hotel Arts Kensington like?

Hotel Arts Kensington is a short 8-minute walk from Sunnyside Station and 7 minutes' walk from Bow River. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.