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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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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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Foothills Medical Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Calgary

Northwest Calgary stay.At this Northwest Calgary hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. Market Mall and Foothills Medical Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Canada Olympic Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪MacEwan Student Centre - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Borough Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rising Tides Taproom - ‬16 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. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2023
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alt Hotel Calgary University District to the airport?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District is 12 mi (24-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alt Hotel Calgary University District.

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District offer free breakfast?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Cowboys Casino (12-min drive) and Elbow River Casino (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

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

Is there free parking at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 20 per day.

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District have a pool?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District does not have a pool.

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District have a restaurant?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District is home to Charcut Roast House, which features happy hour.

Does Alt Hotel Calgary University District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alt Hotel Calgary University District to downtown Calgary?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District is 4 mi away from Calgary.

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 908 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

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here frequently. Incredibly clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice very comfortable very welcoming very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the four time staying in this hotel. Stayed for two nights. Clean and tidy, many restaurants and a supermarket just across the street. Very quiet neighborhood. The only suggestion is to add an extension pipe to the shower head which is installed too high and can’t be adjusted.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christie, Abbotsford

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karthika

Overall great! Would nice if parking is included
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANNINE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, simple room and close to university
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergii

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new property, many restaurants in walking distance, beautifull view
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique vibe - super staff- only issues were inability to connect to TV - spacious - quiet-modern furnishings & nice bathroom- heat meeting spaces in the lobby area & bar/restaurant - plus handy food snack items to purchase by the front desk and lots of restaurants choices in the area as well as a grocery store across the road and wine market
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good stay. It’s our third time at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025