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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Children's Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

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

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Down duvets, 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

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About the area

Calgary

With a stay at Alt Hotel Calgary University District in Calgary (Northwest Calgary), you'll be steps from University of Calgary and 5 minutes by foot from Alberta Children's Hospital. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Market Mall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Foothills Medical Centre.

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Market Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Olympic Oval - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Brentood Station - 3 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shwarma Palace - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Una - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Charcut Roast House, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Charcut Roast House
  • Connie and John's Pizza
  • Terre Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 918 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are clean and updated with great amenities. Friendly, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaewoon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V Cavaliere

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV didn’t work (remote) but aside from that one of the better hotels I’ve stayed at in recent memory
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuyue

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
very
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guylaine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, walkable to many shops and restaurants. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025