Hotel Arts

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Scotiabank Saddledome

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When you stay at Hotel Arts, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Calgary Tower and BMO Centre. Guests can indulge in massages, and Freestyle Social Club serves breakfast and dinner. An indoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre are other features. Fellow travellers say great things about the convenient parking and pool. Public transportation is only a short walk: 1st Street SW Station is 9 minutes and Victoria Park - Stampede Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Located in the city centre and business district, this hotel offers meeting rooms and conference spaces. After work, guests enjoy the bar and spa services.
Dining delights galore
Vietnamese cuisine dazzles poolside, while French flavours tempt nearby. Both restaurants elevate meals. A cafe, bar, and buffet breakfast complete the scene.
Dive in style
This hotel boasts an indoor and seasonal outdoor pool with umbrellas for shade. Guests can enjoy the on-site poolside restaurant and bar.

Room options

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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a sign reading "HOTEL AFG GROUP".

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a patterned headboard.

Luxury King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large patterned headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a patterned headboard.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large patterned headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a patterned headboard, and a small vase with flowers.

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a patterned headboard, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
119 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0G8

What's nearby

  • 17 Avenue SW - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calgary Tower - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • BMO Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 16 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 17 min drive
  • 1st Street SW Station - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Park - Stampede Station - 9 min walk
  • Centre Street Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Greta Barcade - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunterra Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leopold's Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arts

  • When you stay at Hotel Arts, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Calgary Tower and BMO Centre. Guests can indulge in massages, and Freestyle Social Club serves breakfast and dinner. An indoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre are other features. Fellow travellers say great things about the convenient parking and pool. Public transportation is only a short walk: 1st Street SW Station is 9 minutes and Victoria Park - Stampede Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 185 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (CAD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Covered on-site valet parking (CAD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (102258 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Dining

Freestyle Social Club – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 15 to 35 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs CAD 15 per day with in/out privileges
  • Covered valet parking costs CAD 30 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Arts Hotel
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Arts Hotel Calgary
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Arts offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Arts does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Arts?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arts?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Arts?

Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 15 per day. Valet parking costs CAD 30 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Arts?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of CAD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of CAD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Arts?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Cowboys Casino (8-min walk) and Elbow River Casino (9-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Arts and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Hotel Arts also has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Arts?

Yes, Freestyle Social Club offers pool views and poolside dining.

What's the area around Hotel Arts like?

Hotel Arts is in Downtown Calgary, a short 9-minute walk from 1st Street SW Station and 7 minutes' walk from Calgary Tower. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Hotel Arts Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was a standout amenity, described as awesome, great, beautiful, and an incredible experience. (114 reviews)
  • The hotel's poolside restaurant and bar offered a fun and delicious dining experience with great food and drinks. (110 reviews)
  • Free and secure underground parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity. (49 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were really spacious and the pool was great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location, lots of great restaurants and bars and is walking distance to BMO where we needed to go for a kids sport tournament. Outdoor pool is a plus!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s been a number of years since I stayed at Hotel Arts, but again the level of service was tops. My room was great, and I enjoyed the extras provided in the king suite.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location and amenities. Will definitely stay again!
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff.
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6/10 Good

Room was clean, pool was nice, staff mediocre and breakfast was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great showers and amazing facilities like the pool and virtual golf by Freestyle were amazim
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

By far my favourite place to stay in Calgary. Comfortable, quiet, good food, great pool and outstanding service. I stay nowhere else.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot and location! Facilities are well taken care of and when using them, the staff are so pleasant and welcoming!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, and perfectly located Right in the heart of the city and exactly what you'd hope for — spotless rooms, a comfortable bed, and staff who actually make you feel welcome. Everything was well-maintained and the location made exploring so easy. Simple done really well. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay, fun vibes, fun atmosphere, good food and drinks, wicked pool set up, will be back forsure.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean and comfy room. I love staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

The pool and pool bar are incredible on a nice day. Lovely staff who were happy to chat. My new favourite hotel in Calgary. Breakfast was delicious too!
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8/10 Very good

The bed was super comfortable. The pool area looked really nice but the weather was terrible so I didn't get to use it. The parking is convenient. Overall a good experience and would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location proximity to BMO centre, restaurants and shopping is a short uber away. The rooms were immaculately cleaned every day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. The room is spacious and clean, and feels very luxurious.
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8/10 Very good

Pool was nice and warm and the staff very attentive. Room was small despite it being an upgraded king room, bathroom small as well. Overall nice stay.
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8/10 Very good

King size rooms are a bit tight, nice pool and restaurants in the hotel and surrounding area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay from the booking to check out!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean, comfortable, and quite. It is a very nice hotel to stay at.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is in a great location. Easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants and to the arena and casino.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay at hotel arts, the staff were friendly and accommodating, the room was comfortable and clean and the pool was excellent!
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8/10 Very good

Great location and price