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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 802
AED 943 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

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About this property

Hotel Arts Kensington

  • Upscale 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 speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
    • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and luggage storage
    • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Arts Kensington offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
    • 42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 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)

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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

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 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arts Kensington on 22 May 2026 start from AED 802, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 745 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and quiet. The staff are very helpful and considerate. The rooms are comfortable. The continental breakfast is one of the best we've had and the Oxbow provides a very good dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Loved the location. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room size and love that all rooms are on the 2nd floor and there are stairs (not emergency exit stairs) so no elevator waiting! The room and common areas are a little worn but overall clean and very easy to get comfortable in the room. The fireplace is the best (we visited in January).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, the staff was very friendly and the room was super welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari

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

10/10 Excellent

Lallan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and well appointed boutique hotel. Excellent staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024