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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
3.5-star eco-certified hotel near University of Calgary

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Olympic Oval
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Calgary

Northwest Calgary stay.With a stay at this Northwest Calgary hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Calgary and 2 miles (3 km) of Foothills Medical Centre. Canada Olympic Park and Calgary Tower are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 5 min walk
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 5 min drive
  • Canada Olympic Park - 8 min drive
  • Stampede Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Brentood Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys Burgers & Fries - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rising Tides Taproom - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Milestones - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5-star eco-certified hotel near University of Calgary
There are 2 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Alt Hotel Calgary University District. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2023
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Alt Hotel Calgary University District offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Hotel
Alt Hotel Calgary University District Calgary
Alt Hotel Calgary University District Hotel Calgary

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 607 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the rooms had a modern vibe. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ziming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern, and clean rooms. Lots of shopping nearby and easy walking for good food and other amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You should really leave a guide to operating the TV.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location...ealking distance to the University so very convenient. Big negative is parking There is no street parking and they charge $20 per night for the hotel. Very expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just What We Needed
Great new property in astroturfed neighborhood. Liked the restaurant (Charcut) too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice total and the area, the room is nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, great location
Great to have such a nice hotel in the NW close to where our kids live. Very vibey area with many coffee shops, restaurants etc. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in lady states parking is $3 for 24 hours… then when I proceed to pay cash, she states $21 … then Says $20….. confusing and for paying guests, You shouldn’t charge for parking….
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Balarani

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, simple hotel with euro inspired decor. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

dustin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent check in process. Lovely accommodation. Very clean and well presented. Delightful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 points for improvement: 1. Toilet paper should be better quality 2. Should be a handle or grab bar in shower Because 3. Shower floor is smooth and slippery
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024