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Hotel Arts

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Calgary Zoo

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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.
A buffet setup with various food items, a cat, and a bar area with stools.
A modern lounge area with a bar, white sofas, and green accents.
A poolside seating area with two people conversing, surrounded by modern furniture and large lamps.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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119 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0G8
  • Place, Calgary Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, BMO Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a patterned wall.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(77 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 591 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Calgary

Downtown Calgary stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Calgary hotel, you'll find Calgary Tower and BMO Centre. Calgary Zoo and Scotiabank Saddledome are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 17 Avenue SW - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stephen Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • BMO Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • 1st Street SW Station - 9 min walk
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 16 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive

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

4-star hotel near Calgary Zoo
Hotel Arts offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 102258 square feet (9500 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Arts. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 185 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 102258 sq ft of conference space
  • 9500 sq m of conference space
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arts offers 185 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: CAD 25

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: CAD 25

Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15 to 35 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: CAD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Arts to the airport?

Hotel Arts is 12.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arts?

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arts on Oct 10, 2026 start from $178, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Arts have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Arts.

Does Hotel Arts offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Arts, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 15 and 35 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Arts?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Cowboys Casino (8-min walk) and Elbow River Casino (9-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arts?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs CAD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Arts?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 15 per day, and valet parking for CAD 30 per night.

Does Hotel Arts have a pool?

Hotel Arts features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Arts have a restaurant?

Hotel Arts is home to Freestyle Social Club, which features pool views, a poolside location, and happy hour.

Does Hotel Arts have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Arts to downtown Calgary?

Hotel Arts is 0.5 mi away from Calgary.

Hotel Arts Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1165 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1727 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, wonderful staff, clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi-Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and outstanding service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rheanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, easy check-in and out, superb amenities an very comfortable in a very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great showers and amazing facilities like the pool and virtual golf by Freestyle were amazim
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome I’m definitely booking again here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staycation spot.
Winter pool
Suite bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far my favourite place to stay in Calgary. Comfortable, quiet, good food, great pool and outstanding service. I stay nowhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Menu was fantastic. Had the French toast, it was lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benigno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy to have stayed at Arts hoyel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and location! Facilities are well taken care of and when using them, the staff are so pleasant and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, fun vibes, fun atmosphere, good food and drinks, wicked pool set up, will be back forsure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. Clean room, great staff. Location was great and free parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Friendly staff, clean and comfy room. I love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with lobby and how trendy and aesthetic everything was - pool area seemed very cool with music and fire pits at night although we didn’t venture down there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was adequate and staff was efficient and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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