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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Wilfrid Laurier University

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
2 restaurants, lunch served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6
  • Place, Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchener Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre In The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Historic) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kitchener

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Kitchener hotel, you'll be steps from TheMuseum and Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Kitchener City Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • TheMuseum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kitchener Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Centre In The Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 12 min walk
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucero Canteen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Toro 88 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matter of Taste Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

Victorian hotel near Wilfrid Laurier University
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Kitchener hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1893
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offers 92 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 18 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 23.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 18 per day (427 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay plus CAD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Walper
Walper Hotel
Walper Hotel Kitchener
Walper Kitchener
Walper Terrace Kitchener
The Walper Hotel Kitchener, Ontario
The Walper Hotel
The Walper Hotel part of JdV by Hyatt
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt to the airport?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is 7.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offer free breakfast?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

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

Is there free parking at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 23.00 per day.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have a pool?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt does not have a pool.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have a restaurant?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is home to TWH Social, which features brunch.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt to downtown Kitchener?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is 0.1 mi away from Kitchener.

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s downtown Kitchener. Nice place despite its location. Not much of diverse food to choose from in the area- mostly just Indian.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, right downtown Kitchener
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was beautiful and had extremely clean, elegant rooms, very cool history and extremely kind and welcoming staff who made the visit smooth and special. We are very happy with our stay and would happily go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

tina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed here for the first time last night and although the hotel is beautiful, my room was freezing and the thermostat didn't work. I called the front desk and they said the thermostat is controlled by them and they turned the heat up but it was still cold. They ended up bringing a portable heater which helped. I've never stayed at a hotel where the thermostat was controlled by the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balbir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel. Clean and very comfortable. It was quite noisy on the side near the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pascal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, historic property, very nicely updated and appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neill

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful historic hotel that has been beautifully modernized. Our room was spacious with inspired decor. The staff was exceptionally kind, friendly and knowledgeable. We loved our stay at the Walper. The breakfast is no longer free, but it's very good. As was dinner at the hotel's TWH. Pricey, but what restaurant isn't these days?
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter, Southampton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant staff. Clean & quiet room, aside from the noisy ventilation fan right outside our window with adjoining stadium arc lights. Hot water to shower took a full 5 minutes to reach useful temperature. While the location is convenient, the down side of any urban core these days is the street inhabitants. It’s a definite social issue everywhere but does detract from a safe feeling after hours…won’t rebook here because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front staff. Quick check in and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay and restaurant were very good, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricky luis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramneek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff, made the stay so much easier and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aflatoon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were kind and friendly but: I stayed one night and the hotel issued an invoice in the amount of $225.19 for one night accommodation and parking but my visa credit card was charged $548.40 + $51.98 =$600.38 which is $375.19 over withdraw. Please credit card by the extra charge. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025