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Hotel Arts KensingtonvsHotel Arts
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Kensington Riverside Inn scores slightly higher than Hotel Arts. Kensington Riverside Inn comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Hotel Arts Kensington
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 3E3, Canada
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
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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 Telegraph8.0
"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 PlanetTop choice
"This impressive boutique-style hotel in Kensington is a delight; a refined attitude permeates the smart-looking, beautifully finished property." Full review
Hotel Arts Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service The Telegraph Lonely Planet
119 12th Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G8, Canada
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "You can still feel the old skeletons of the Holiday Inn it once was, but ever since this hotel reopened in 2006, it's been the city's see-and-be-seen destination." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A very hip “South Beach North” pool adds an extra perk to this chic boutique hotel located in downtown Calgary."
Rough Guide "Stylish modern boutique hotel, three blocks from the centre of town."
Star Service "The portly exterior of this central hotel hides the chic digs and trendy soirees that take place inside." Full review
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Be sure to meet Wolley, the clever horse statue-cum-lamp that gained its name via a local contest that gave the winning moniker to the restaurant's palindrome (Yellow becomes Wolley).
The Telegraph8.0
"Whimsically creative with a funky approach to design and dining, the Hotel Arts effortlessly maintains its aura of cutting-edge cool." Full review
Lonely Planet "Setting a new standard in Calgary, this boutique hotel plays hard on the fact that it's not part of an international chain." Full review
