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A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white shag rug, a guitar, and a large forest-themed wall mural.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a sink, and a marble countertop.

A living room with a large wall mural, a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

1. Nature Home near Downtown and 17th Av

1.2 km from Arts Desire

Micah

AED 209

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent vertical design, large windows, and a visible sign for Hampton Inn.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the building's exterior.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a round wooden table, a blue cushioned bench, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

2. Hampton Inn By Hilton Calgary Downtown

Downtown Calgary, 0.7 km from Arts Desire

Abena

AED 442

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

A bedroom with a large forest-themed wall mural, a bed, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window, and a mural of a river and forest.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a rug, a side table with a picture frame, and a window with blinds.

3. Character Home Downtown and 17th Av.

1.2 km from Arts Desire

Eden

AED 162

AED 214 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a city skyline view.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A modern interior with a central wooden dining table, seating, and a fireplace.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District

Connaught, 0.5 km from Arts Desire

Gage

AED 435

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a marquee sign, and a brick exterior.

A modern lounge area with leather chairs, a central coffee table with magazines, and a bar area in the background.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a round table, and two green armchairs.

5. The Westley Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Calgary, 0.8 km from Arts Desire

Julie

AED 463

AED 545 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A two-story building with a restaurant on the ground floor, large windows, and a tree in front.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, bar stools, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, and a door leading to a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, two bar stools, a painting above the counter, and a vase with flowers on the right.

6. Hotel Arts Kensington

Kensington, 1 km from Arts Desire

Kurt

AED 668

AED 785 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a central fire feature, and decorative globes on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a brick wall, a staircase, and a large window.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of a cityscape through the window.

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown

Downtown Calgary, 1.6 km from Arts Desire

Jennifer

AED 410

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel reception area with a herringbone-patterned wall, a fruit bowl, a beverage cooler, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden finish and a glass top. There are two wall-mounted lamps with circular designs, and a sign indicating the hotel's name and services.

8. Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn

Southwest Calgary, 2.8 km from Arts Desire

Joseph Reginald Polon

AED 340

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A person sitting in a hanging chair by a window with potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern interior with a staircase, a bench, and an elevator.

A modern office space with a large desk, chairs, a potted plant, and a computer monitor.

9. Alt Hotel Calgary Downtown East Village

East Village, 2.3 km from Arts Desire

Cheryl

AED 436

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A woman sitting in a hot tub with a stone wall and large windows in the background.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious conference room with a large table and chairs, large windows with a city view, and pendant lighting.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent sign, a tall tower, and surrounding urban buildings.

10. Hyatt Regency Calgary

Downtown Calgary, 1.3 km from Arts Desire

Ralph M

AED 461

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view into a dining area.

A multi-story hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a central seating area, and high ceilings with ornate columns.

A swimming pool with a blue-lit ceiling, columns, and lounge chairs.

11. Fairmont Palliser

Downtown Calgary, 1.2 km from Arts Desire

David

AED 745

AED 876 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, patterned sofas, and a decorative metal sculpture.

A poolside seating area with two people conversing, surrounded by modern furniture and large lamps.

A modern lounge area with a bar, white sofas, and green accents.

12. Hotel Arts

Beltline, 1.2 km from Arts Desire

Samantha

AED 538

AED 633 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a round table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, a bed, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, some with umbrellas, and a few people dining.

13. Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

Downtown Calgary, 1.3 km from Arts Desire

Lindsay

AED 423

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible restaurant named 'MOXIE'S GRILLBAR'.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A reception area with a marble counter, two chairs, a large abstract mural, and pendant lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

14. Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Downtown Calgary, 0.4 km from Arts Desire

Curtis

AED 355

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and clocks indicating different time zones.

A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring a combination of glass and wood elements, and a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a striped coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Two people sitting on a couch in a room with a window and a wall displaying event information.

15. HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

East Village, 2.1 km from Arts Desire

Anna

AED 379

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious restaurant with long wooden tables and metal chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a visible kitchen in the background.

A modern office space with a large desk, two wooden chairs, a computer, and a printer.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass wall with a leaf pattern, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Calgary Downtown

Beltline, 1 km from Arts Desire

Kimberly

AED 414

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A modern building exterior with a pathway, a water feature, and greenery.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown

East Village, 1.9 km from Arts Desire

Ben

AED 420

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large arched window, and a view of tall buildings in the background.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, multiple computer monitors, and a chandelier above.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a coffee maker.

18. Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA

Downtown Calgary, 0.8 km from Arts Desire

Sandra

AED 358

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative wall tiles.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown

East Village, 2 km from Arts Desire

Michael

AED 355

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a striped armchair, a round table with a vase, and large windows with blinds.

An open patio with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, a hammock, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a grand staircase, and a large wooden door with glass panels.

A hallway with wooden flooring and a dark wooden door with glass panels.

20. Westmount River Inn

Kensington, 1.5 km from Arts Desire

Timothy

AED 409

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Arts Desire Hotel Reviews

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

8/10 Good

"..."

Hotel Arts

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel in a good location. This was my third stay and I would recommend."

The Westley Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing and the room was lovely!"

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk was accommodating."

Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA

10/10 Excellent

"Convenience"

The Dorian, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent stay. Breakfast was great."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"none"

Breath~Taking~View~3Guest DT Skyline22floor

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot with amazing views of the sunrise."

Other attractions near Arts Desire

Blox Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Blox Arts Centre during your stay in Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Herringer Kiss Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Herringer Kiss Gallery during your trip to Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Century Gardens

After visiting Century Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Nova Gate sculpture

Enjoy a stop at Nova Gate sculpture, an entertaining place to visit in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Lougheed House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lougheed House during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Calgary Full Gospel Church

Find out about the history of Calgary when you take a trip to Calgary Full Gospel Church. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sitting Eagle Statue

You can learn about the history of Calgary with a stop at Sitting Eagle Statue. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.

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Globe Cinema

You can take time to visit Globe Cinema during your travels to Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Arts Desire?

Arts Desire is located in a vibrant area of Calgary known for its beautiful river views and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 451 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Arts Desire?

Adjacent to Arts Desire, Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Hampton Inn By Hilton Calgary Downtown and Best Western Plus Suites Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Arts Desire?

Expedia has 451 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Arts Desire.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Arts Desire, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Arts Desire.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Arts Desire?

To access more information about updating your stay near Arts Desire or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Arts Desire?

Study the collections at The Military Museums, TELUS Spark, or Gasoline Alley Museum. Explore landmarks like Stephen Avenue, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, and Heritage Park Historical Village. You can watch performances at The GRAND, Theatre Calgary, and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Arts Desire?

You can take advantage of metro transit at 3rd Street SW Station, 4th Street SW Station, and 6th Street SW Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Arts Desire hotels

1. Nature Home near Downtown and 17th Av

2. Hampton Inn By Hilton Calgary Downtown

3. Character Home Downtown and 17th Av.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District

5. The Westley Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Hotel Arts Kensington

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown

8. Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn

9. Alt Hotel Calgary Downtown East Village

10. Hyatt Regency Calgary

11. Fairmont Palliser

12. Hotel Arts

13. Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

14. Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

15. HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Calgary Downtown

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown

18. Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA

19. Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown

20. Westmount River Inn

Top Arts Desire Hotel Reviews

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

Hotel Arts

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District

The Westley Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA

The Dorian, Autograph Collection

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

Breath~Taking~View~3Guest DT Skyline22floor

Other attractions near Arts Desire

Blox Arts Centre

Herringer Kiss Gallery

Century Gardens

Nova Gate sculpture

Lougheed House

Calgary Full Gospel Church

Sitting Eagle Statue

Globe Cinema

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