Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property

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Reception
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
2 restaurants, lunch served
Exterior
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Foothills Medical Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Canada Olympic Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 25.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 a 5-minute drive from Foothills Medical Centre. .This eco-certified hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Canada Olympic Park and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Calgary Tower.

What's nearby

  • University of Calgary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alberta Children's Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Foothills Medical Centre - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Canada Olympic Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Stampede Park - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys Burgers & Fries - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rising Tides Taproom - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Milestones - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
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.
Satisfy your appetite at Charcut Roast House, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. 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.

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.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Charcut Roast House
  • Connie and John's Pizza

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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

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: 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 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

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. 529 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 707 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

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jérémie, Montreal

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how modern it was, the staff were very polite, it was very clean. The area is great, everything was walking distance, I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to University and all services required.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean, comfortable and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathleen, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were small but clean and tidy. I had an issue with no hot water and i received a new room promptly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. This was such a good experience I had to leave a review. The staff are very friendly, it's a great location. The room has a nice view. Oeb restaurant is just outside. There's chrome cast on the tv. Really good coffee in the room and a remote for the blinds. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great new hotel!

Beautiful room and view! Loved the pizza place in the lobby and games to play. Great location with lots of amenities to walk to. Very clean and new! Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok - bed not the most comfortable modern room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, good vibes. Close to university and hospital. V handy if needing to be in NW Calgary. Lots of restaurants and cafes around and good restaurant and pizza place in hotel. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We frequent Calgary and this is our top spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

xinyi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Cozy, quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman, Swift Current

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024