About Hotel Arts Kensington
Offering boutique accommodations, Hotel Arts Kensington is situated in the Hillhurst area of Calgary, overlooking the Bow River. The luxury hotel is 1.5 miles from the Calgary Tower.
Contemporary guestrooms feature a bathroom with deep soak tub, rain shower, granite vanity, and premium bath products. Each room offers a work desk and flat-screen TV. Fireplaces and balconies can be found in some rooms.
Guests can enjoy an in-room spa service or relax beside the fireside in the hotel lounge. Concierge and business services are available, while free bike hire and heated underground parking are offered. Free access to Kensington Fitness Studio, located two blocks away, can be arranged.
The hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Chef’s Table, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An evening happy hour is hosted on the outdoor patio each weekday.
Prince’s Island Park and the Peace Bridge are a ten-minute walk from Hotel Arts Kensington. Calgary Telus Convention Centre is 1.5 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Pleasant staff doesn’t miss a beat.
The hotel staff proves to be a highlight for many guests. According to reports, all employees offer a friendly and attentive service. From the welcoming reception staff to friendly housekeepers, from polite servers to the knowledgeable concierge, guests report that the pleasant staff doesn’t miss a beat.
positive:
Convenient location for city explorers.
While not in the heart of downtown Calgary, guests are impressed with the location of the hotel. The city centre’s main attractions are about 1.5 miles from the hotel, but guests point out that a stroll along the Bow River Pathway makes for a pleasant entryway into the city.
positive:
Restaurant food receives glowing reviews.
Chef’s Table, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, proves very popular with guests. According to reports, the food on offer is expertly prepared, well-presented, and delicious. Service at the restaurant also receives praise.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Traffic noise can be a concern.
Not all guests enjoy a good night’s sleep at the boutique hotel. According to reports, rooms overlooking Memorial Drive – a busy road that passes through the city along the river – can be impacted by traffic noise. Light sleepers may wish to request a room away from the front of the hotel.
negative:
No further issues reported.
So far, no other recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.
negative:
No further issues reported.
So far, no other recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.