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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Calgary

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Alt Hotel Calgary University District is an eco-certified gem, offering a 24-hour gym and business center. Unwind with free in-room WiFi, savor meals at one of the 2 restaurants or host events in the banquet hall and reception hall - guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
  • Elevator
The current price is CA $209
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Market Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Olympic Oval - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bow River - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Shouldice Athletic Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 20 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 24 min walk
  • Brentood Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Una - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gong cha - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

  • When you stay at Alt Hotel Calgary University District, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Alberta Children's Hospital and Market Mall. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Charcut Roast House, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves lunch and dinner. Also, Foothills Medical Centre and McMahon Stadium are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Ski lifts nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2023
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Charcut Roast House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Connie and John's Pizza - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open select days.
Terre Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs CAD 20 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alt Hotel Calgary University District 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Cowboys Casino (12-min drive) and Elbow River Casino (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Alt Hotel Calgary University District and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Alt Hotel Calgary University District also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Alt Hotel Calgary University District like?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District is a short 5-minute walk from Alberta Children's Hospital and 11 minutes' walk from Market Mall. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel is perfectly set up for having a pet in the room with pet-friendly accommodations. (4 reviews)
  • The gym had everything needed for a good workout. (4 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was quiet, easy to use, and worked efficiently. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cute Hotel, great location, close to lots of great restaurants and very walkable!
Alexandra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms great restaurant
Nyaradzo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location clean and well laid out
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you need close to the hotel. Excellent staff and accommodations !!
Donald, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful room, comfy bed.
Jensyn, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean modern rooms, great area and close to lots of restaurants
Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love the Alt Hotels. Always a great stay and love the amenities.
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was great and staff very nice!
Brittany, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, attentive staff, quiet stay, and excellent location!
Hallie L, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great front desk and housekeeping staff, and location to U of C is excellent. Top floor view was lovely.
Liesha, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Clean, beautiful amenities! Will stay again.
Robyn, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and friendly staff, convenient cafe attached to the lobby with great coffee! underground heated parking also a great bonus especially in the winter
Guia Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay. Parking was a bit of a nightmare, the parkade was not free.
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and a great location
Alana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, modern and pet friendly.
Paola, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless, beautiful room. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom, tons of amenities within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again!
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cool hotel with very friendly and welcoming staff. Will stay here again!
Crystal, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great property near Arthur Child Cancer Centre. On site restaurant. Rooms are well designed for making the most amenities in the allotted space - washroom was spacious. On site parking available. Stayed several times for cancer treatments and would recommend this property.
Zee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My room was spotless, such a clean professional hotel
Brian, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean, very comfortable bed, large bathroom and friendly staff. Decor was chic and the location is awesome, tons of shops and restaurants around. We brought a dog and they provided a bed and dishes for him. I would definitely stay here again.
Natasha, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and modern space. Staff friendly and professional.
Marlene Fay, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great location, walkable to many shops and restaurants. Would stay there again!
Wendy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Friendly staff.
Darrell, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very clean room, great location with lots of restaurtants near by.
Tara, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and hotel, in a great location.
Cheryl and Randy, 2-night trip