Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Arts Kensington
This contemporary hotel is located steps from the Bow River and is less than 2 minutes walk from Calgary city centre. It features an award-winning restaurant on site. Each guest room boasts 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 boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Arin
Canada
“This fun boutique-style hotel is in one of the best (if not the best) neighbourhoods in Calgary. At its doorstep it has; sweeping views of downtown, parks, scenic walks along the river, eclectic shopping, amazing food, and a safe and welcoming...” - Janet
Canada
“Location was perfect, beside the River. Very good breakfast. Very comfortable, nicely decorated rooms. We’d love to go back.” - Tittel
Switzerland
“Fantastic location, and not the usual (boring) hotel chain setting.” - Linda
New Zealand
“Breakfast was the only thing I thought was not up to standard. There was no cooked breakfast options. The options for cereal etc was very limited.” - Thomas
United States
“It's a clean and comfortable stay for the money. It was a well-equipped gym, but the steam room was broken the last two times I stayed there.” - Mary-jean
Canada
“Breakfast was ok. However on the weekend no ordinary brown bread, no fruit at all, no basic black tea bags. Minimal offerings” - Juliette
France
“Great hotel, so nice people, breakfast ok, very good situation in the city, bed very confortable, bathroom perfect. We loved our stay there <3” - Julia
United Kingdom
“The room was immaculate and the bed very comfortable. Easily one of the best nights sleep that we've had during our three week trip. Location was perfect, accessibility to great walks and good restaurants. The hotel offered the use of free bikes...” - Phil
United Kingdom
“Great location for our needs, clean and upmarket rooms” - Jennifer
United Kingdom
“Lovely clean, comfortable room. Very helpful staff and so friendly. Lots of attention to detail. Very central.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Oxbow
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.