Hotel Arts Kensington

Hotels
9 (308 reviews)
1126 Memorial Drive Northwest , Calgary , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-kept rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Noise issues in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
The rooms were described as clean and well-kept.
Service
9.86
Staff were consistently noted as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.4
Multiple reviews praised the hotel's prime location near shops and sights.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were comfortable but some noise issues mentioned.
Amenities
8.88
Basic amenities were covered adequately; breakfast options were noted as limited.
Value for Money
9.34
Good overall value highlighted due to location and free parking.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Limited breakfast selection was a common complaint.
Overall Experience
9.36
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:08

Property Description

Luxury by the Bow River

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in culinary delights at the on-site Oxbow restaurant, offering re-interpreted comfort food in a cozy setting.

Elegant Accommodations
Experience luxury in every detail with tastefully decorated rooms featuring high ceilings, French doors, and modern furnishings, along with spacious bathrooms.

Modern Amenities
Relax in the contemporary lobby adorned with artwork, Italian leather chairs, and a cozy fireplace. Benefit from the concierge desk, business services, and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.

Book now to experience luxury and comfort steps away from Calgary city center at Hotel Arts Kensington.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 308 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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William couple ca
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Austin solo_traveller gb
8
Good location
Pros:

Nice and clean and good location. Plenty of bars and eateries around the corner and a ten minute walk from downtown

Cons:

Had to pay for the parking even though the hotel wasn’t busy. Breakfast was a bit lame and could have done with more hot food

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple au
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
8
Clean and conveniently located boutique hotel
Pros:

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 bagels. The property itself felt a bit dated/simple, but the bed was very comfortable and our room was clean. Would likely stay here again on a return trip to Calgary.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Schon family_with_children ca
10
Pros:

The best hotel I've been to. I loved everything.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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Duncan couple ca
9
Very relaxing and peaceful
Pros:

Room was very nice and bed very comfortable. Breakfast was simple but satisfying

Cons:

Please spend another couple of bucks on decent orange juice at breakfast

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Anne couple fr
9
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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KBontje Couples Red Deer, Alberta
10
Excellent Choice
Pros:

Excellent Location
Excellent Room
Excellent amenities
Excellent service
Excellent breakfast
5 ⭐️

The hotel is in a busy area so there is not a view of any kind. The views are when you step outside.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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Dana couple ca
10
Pros:

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.

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
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troypU1377ZU Family
10
Special Anniversary experience
Pros:

Beautiful boutique hotel - nice spacious room, we had the Executive King. Comfy bed and clean room. Went there for our anniversary and it was nice of the staff to make it extra special as many of them wished us Happy Anniversary in passing

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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Lobello couple ca
10
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
A
Aswath couple ca
8
2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Harpreet couple gb
9
Very enjoyable stay, no complaints
Pros:

Clean, modern well kept
Excellent location
Nice continental breakfast
Friendly helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple au
9
2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Carmen couple ca
10
Pros:

The staff were all very pleasant and genuinely helpful. Very quiet. Food was outstanding from breakfast, though Happy Hour, to dinner. In short, the best way to describe a stay at the Kensington is that it is "quite civilized".

Cons:

No quibbles.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple ca
10
2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Susan partner
10
Pros:

The staff was so amazing.
Room was beautiful and so clean
Nice and close to small shops, dining and bars
Breakfast was delicious

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Kristaps solo_traveller lv
10
2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Bill17762 Couples Chicago, Illinois
10
One of the best hotels I've stayed at
Pros:

Everything was perfect here. The room was well-thought out (even has a door stopper so the door doesn't close while you're moving luggage), clean, comfortable, quiet and everything worked. The location was absolutely perfect. The young Asian man that checked me in was friendly and helpful. He also took extra time answering my questions along with showing me maps of the area on his screen. If you need a luxurious room at a very reasonable cost, this is it.

2025-10-04 via Tripadvisor
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donessa
4
Pros:

Great hotel except one thing which prevented sleeping - the noise from the in house commercial laundry machines which operate late into night and early morning was. Unfortunately it was so bad it prevented sleeping.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee