Hotel Arts Kensington - Calgary

$$$$||View on mapCalgary, Canada1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3|
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Hotel Arts Kensington - Calgary
1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Location9.3
Facilities9.0
Staff9.0
Who stays here
Couples50%
Business17%
Families17%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.4
Location9.3
Facilities9.0
Staff9.0
Who stays here
Couples50%
Business17%
Families17%
Solo10%

Boutique hotel in Calgary's Kensington with 19 art-centric rooms

Award-Winning Dining at Oxbow

Hotel Arts Kensington houses Oxbow, a restaurant that serves re-interpreted comfort food using local ingredients. The restaurant offers a menu that changes regularly and has received positive recognition from guests. Dinner includes options like duck breast and a burger that one guest called the best they have ever had.

19 Unique Guest Rooms

Each room at this boutique hotel is individually decorated with high ceilings, French doors, and original artwork. Several suites include gas fireplaces and private balconies overlooking the Bow River or the neighborhood. Bathrooms are stocked with Skoah toiletries, and rooms offer a small fridge with glass bottles of water.

Kensington Neighborhood Location

Hotel Arts Kensington sits steps from the Bow River pathway and a short walk from downtown Calgary. The surrounding Kensington area has independent bookstores, local shops, and dozens of restaurants and cafes. Prince's Island Park is a 20-minute walk, and the Calgary Zoo is within a 5-minute drive.

Parking and Bike Rental

Guests have access to free underground heated parking, a rare amenity in Calgary. Complimentary bicycles are available to rent from the hotel for exploring the river pathways. The hotel also provides an outdoor fireplace and patio furniture for guest use.

Business and Concierge Services

Three meeting rooms are available for events and corporate retreats. A concierge desk assists with restaurant reservations and local recommendations, and business services are offered on site. The hotel provides daily housekeeping and can arrange dry cleaning, laundry, and trouser press services.

  • Dining: Oxbow restaurant with re-interpreted comfort food
  • Rooms: 19 suites with gas fireplaces and Skoah toiletries
  • Location: Steps from Bow River pathway, walkable to downtown
  • Amenities: Free underground heated parking, bike rental
  • Business: Three meeting rooms, concierge desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Dutch
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:19
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Rooms and availability

Luxury King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Executive King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel Arts Kensington

💵 Lowest room price 123 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 13.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Calgary, YYC

Location

1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3
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1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3
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1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3
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Reviews of Hotel Arts Kensington

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