Hotel Arts KensingtonvsLe Germain Hotel Calgary

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Le Germain Calgary scores significantly higher than Kensington Riverside Inn. Hotel Le Germain Calgary has a TripExpert Score of 92 with endorsements from 7 publications including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.

Hotel Arts Kensington
8/10
1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 3E3, Canada
From $133/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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
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Ask for a riverfront room on the second floor if you want to enjoy a nice city view.
Jetsetter 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 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 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 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 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
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"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
Le Germain Hotel Calgary
8/10
899 Centre Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1B8, Canada
From $125/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Calgary's newest hotel is a breath of fresh air in a brand new building right downtown." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Calgary’s chicest sleep satisfies culture vultures and business travelers alike." Full review
Tablet Tablet
19.2
"Calgary’s long since outgrown its cowboy phase, but it’d be a stretch to call it a cultural capital; this is what makes the stylish and urbane Le Germain so impressive." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Hotel Le Germain Calgary sits at the base of Calgary Tower in the heart of town, with interiors of natural materials such as stone floors, wood paneling, soft leathers and solid granite." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Ideal location in the heart of Calgary near the city's main attractions."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This eco-friendly, luxury hotel is located in the heart of downtown Calgary." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"At last, a posh boutique hotel to counteract the bland assortment of franchise inns that service downtown Calgary." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"Its sister hotels in Montreal and Toronto are no less sleek, no less luxe — but when it comes time to measure them against their in-town competition, it’s the Hôtel Le Germain Calgary..." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Leading that list is the 143-room Le Germain Hotel Calgary, a stylish spot downtown across the street from the Calgary Tower. Spacious rooms with espresso machines and plush linens feel..."

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