Hotel Arts Kensington, Calgary ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3

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“The hotel's location was perfect, just a short walk to a vibrant area filled with restaurants and shops!”view full review

Hotel Arts Kensington features 19 stylish rooms and suites with contemporary design and luxury amenities. This 4-star boutique hotel includes an on-site restaurant, Oxbow, which specializes in re-interpreted comfort food, and is situated in the vibrant Kensington neighborhood, boasting a variety of local restaurants and shops.

Rooms & Amenities

All guestrooms at Hotel Arts Kensington are elegantly decorated and offer amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and each bathroom features rainfall showerheads and soaker tubs. Certain rooms include a seating area or views of the Bow River and Downtown Calgary.

Dining Options

Dining at Hotel Arts Kensington centers around Oxbow, which provides breakfast and an inviting atmosphere for meals. The restaurant offers brunch, al fresco dining, and a menu featuring local ingredients.

Leisure & Business

Guests can enjoy additional features such as complimentary continental breakfast and access to nearby hiking and biking trails. Meeting facilities include three meeting rooms suitable for various events.

Location & Transportation

Hotel Arts Kensington is less than a 2-minute walk from Calgary city center, allowing easy access to local attractions like Prince's Island Park and the Glenbow Museum. Public transport options such as the Sunnyside C-Train and various bus stations are also within walking distance.

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Hotel Arts Kensington offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Luxury Room

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Junior Suite

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Executive King Room

2 persons

390 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Luxury Suite

2 persons

575 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Fireplace

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Facilities

Hotel Arts Kensington offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The continental breakfast was truly impressive, featuring freshly baked muffins and light pastries that made our mornings good.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The rooms were incredibly spacious and comfortable, providing a perfect environment to relax and unwind after a busy day.” view full review

Excellent Connectivity

“The internet service was genuinely free and user-friendly, allowing us to easily stream and browse without any hidden fees.” view full review

Hassle-Free Parking

“The underground parking made it so convenient to have my pickup truck safely parked without the usual downtown parking woes.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Fireplace

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

Cots

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Arts Kensington Location

1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3

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1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Canada, T2N 3E3

City landmarks

Park

Prince's Island Park

5300 ft

Tower

Calgary Tower

1.5 mi

Museum

Glenbow Museum

1.5 mi

Garden

Lougheed House

1.2 mi

Landmark

McDougall Centre

3200 ft

Stadium

Olympic Plaza

1.3 mi

Garden

Devonian Gardens

1.1 mi

Park

Riley Park

3400 ft

Bridge

Peace Bridge

2300 ft

Museum

Studio Bell

1.6 mi

Landmark

Stephen Avenue Walk

1.2 mi

Zoo

Calgary Zoo

2.6 mi

Landmark

Nova Gate sculpture

2600 ft

Landmark

Sitting Eagle statue

2700 ft

Shopping Area

CORE Shopping Centre

1.2 mi

Library

The New Central Library

1.5 mi

Church

Knox United Church

4500 ft

Bridge

Calgary's +15 Skywalk

2800 ft

Landmark

Eau Claire Smokestack

4200 ft

Event hall

Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Bow

1.2 mi

Convention Centre

Calgary Telus Convention Centre

1.5 mi

Landmark

Grace Presbyterian Church

1.3 mi

Park

Eau Claire Park

2700 ft

Park

Central Memorial Park

1.4 mi

Gallery

Rubaiyat

1.3 mi

Nearby

1131 Kensington Rd NW Th 10

Kensington

400 ft

1009 4 Ave SW

Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

1500 ft

Bridge

Louise Bridge

800 ft

Restaurants

Vero Bistro Moderne

700 ft

209 10 St NW

Modern Steak

200 ft

107 10a St NW Located on Stephen Ave and Centre Street

Pulcinella

700 ft

1147 Kensington Crescent Northwest

Brasserie Kensington

400 ft

1131 Kensington Rd NW Directly above Winebar Kensington

Crave Cookies and Cupcakes

500 ft

1107 Kensington Rd NW

Wine Bar

400 ft

1131 Kensington Road NW Below Brasserie Kensington

Winebar Kensington

400 ft

1131 Kensington Road North West Lower Level

Kensington Pub

400 ft

207 10a St NW

Raw Eatery and Market

600 ft

1145 Kensington Crescent NW Unit 2

The Mat's Diner

600 ft

1126 Kensington Rd NW

Getting around

City Centre

Calgary28 min · 1.4 mi

Airports

Calgary International Airport (YYC)33 min · 13.6 mi

Train

Downtown- West Kerby C Train 8 min · 2000 ft

Sunnyside C train 8 min · 2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at CAD 20 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

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

Year renovated:

2012

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Arts Kensington from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 164 verified reviews

8.8/10

Great

86%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Comfort

8.9/10

Facilities

8.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.5/10

Location

8.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

10.0/10

Staff

8.7/10

Value for money

7.7/10

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