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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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Calgary
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shannon
    United States of America United States of America
    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!!
  • Dana
    Canada Canada
    The location can’t be beat. We were able to walk to shopping, sightseeing, and for dinner. The fireplace in our room was so cozy. The blackout blinds and comfy bed led to a long and restful sleep.
  • Ryan
    United States of America United States of America
    Super classy boutique hotel. Clean comfortable rooms and an awesome location Definitely buy the parking when you get there. It makes this place an excellent place to stay. The breakfast salami and cheese dish was such a noice touch !

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Arts Kensington
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 20 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Hotel Arts Kensington accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Hotel Arts Kensington

  • The prices at Hotel Arts Kensington may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Arts Kensington offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Hotel Arts Kensington is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Arts Kensington is 1.5 miles from the center of Calgary. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Arts Kensington include:

    • Double
    • Suite