Experts' Choice Award

Hotel Arts Kensington

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Top 4% of hotels in Calgary

8/10

What the experts agree on

Intimate boutique hotel with striking art, wood fireplaces, and meticulous finishes. Spacious rooms feature heated towel racks and outdoor access. Farm-to-table dining and complimentary bikes add refined touches in walkable Kensington.

8 expert reviews

Frommer's

"At all of two stories high and half a block from the city's vibrant -- and eminently walkable -- Kensington District, the Riverside Inn is a delightful surprise." Full review

Fodor's

"Attention to the smallest detail sets apart this charming inn. Rooms are spacious and have fireplaces, patios, or balconies, and heated towel racks in the bathrooms." Full review

Ask for a riverfront room on the second floor if you want to enjoy a nice city view.

Jetsetter

"Stately waterfront inn close to Calgary, featuring a striking art collection, farm-to-table dining, and perks like free bikes." Full review

The Telegraph

8.0

"Art throughout the inn, as well as a burning wood fireplace in the large open lounge makes it feel sophisticated, yet comfortable." Full review

Lonely Planet

Top choice

"This impressive boutique-style hotel in Kensington is a delight; a refined attitude permeates the smart-looking, beautifully finished property." Full review

Fodor's

"A short walk from Calgary’s business center, Hotel Arts Kensington (formerly the Kensington Riverside Inn) is a stylish boutique hotel with views of the Bow River and the Downtown..." Full review

Tablet

"Set beside the Bow River in Calgary’s Kensington district, this 19-room boutique hotel makes a clear case for staying smaller. Originally designed by architect Richard Lindseth, the..." Full review

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