Hotel Arts Kensington

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.2

This contemporary hotel is located steps from the Bow River and is less than 2 minutes walk from Calgary city center. It features an award-winning restaurant on site. Each guest room features a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The elegant rooms at Hotel Arts Kensington are tastefully decorated with high ceilings, French doors and modern furnishings. Each has large bathrooms. Guests of Hotel Arts Kensington can enjoy Oxbow restaurant, which offers re-interpreted comfort food in a comfortable and relaxed setting. This luxury hotel features a modern lobby with contemporary artwork, Italian leather chairs and a large fireplace. Hotel Arts Kensington offers a concierge desk and business services. Free WiFi is provided. Prince's Island is a 20 minutes' walk from this boutique inn. The University of Calgary Foothills Athletic Park is a 5 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Katia
Canada Canada
“I stayed during my birthday and reception waived the parking fee, left chocolate truffles in my room with a sweet birthday note, and a towel shaped into a birthday cake! It truly made my stay feel special! The room was spacious and clean. Bed was...”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“In a great location near lots of cute cafes and local shops, so very easy to walk and explore. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The complimentary breakfast was nice but simple - no hot foods, but coffee, some fruits and...”
Duncan
Canada Canada
“Room was very nice and bed very comfortable. Breakfast was simple but satisfying”
Dana
Canada Canada
“We stay here every couple of years because of the location. It is in the heart of Kensington and walkable to so many sights along the river.”
Julie
United States United States
“Beautiful large room Great breakfast and happy hour”
Lei
United States United States
“The staff is very friendly and the location is very good. It is clean and comfortable”
Tammy
United States United States
“Everything about this property is so thoughtful with the traveler mind—The helpful front desk staff, luxurious and well appointed rooms, food and bar, facilities, and underground secure parking. The location was great, too, near the park and...”
Lindsay
United States United States
“Room was extra quiet and so cute! We absolutely loved our stay!”
Karen
Canada Canada
“Breakfast is good and addition of GF bread helpful”
Shannon
United States United States
“Loved everything about our stay. Location is incredible - 1 block from great shops and restaurants. A short walk from downtown. The staff was great! The rooms were large and the tub was HUGE!!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Oxbow
  • Open for
    Dinner

Amenities of Hotel Arts Kensington

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Arts Kensington takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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