Hotel ArtsvsSandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Hotel Arts and Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Arts ranks slightly higher than Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre. Hotel Arts ranks #5 in Calgary with accolades from 5 publications including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Star Service.
Hotel Arts
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
888 7th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3J3, Canada
From $76/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This hotel on the west end of downtown is one of Calgary's best deals." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Basically whatever your age or travelling style, this hotel is big enough to accommodate everyone." Full review
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Check out the cheap weekend specials.
Rough Guide
"Excellent mid-range hotel in a high-rise block, with three hundred clean, modern rooms, all with private bathrooms. Very handy for the free C-Train. $129."
Star Service
"This 23-story high-rise is one of the best bargains in Calgary, although with a bargain comes a tradeoff in modern decor and amenities." Full review
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Units ending in -15 and -16 are the largest, and are worth requesting at the time of booking.