Kensington Riverside Inn
1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 3E3, Canada
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1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 3E3, Canada
This contemporary hotel is located steps from the Bow River and is less than 2 minutes walk from Calgary city center. It features an award-winning restaurant on site. Each guest room features a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The elegant rooms at Hotel Arts Kensington are tastefully decorated with high ceilings, French doors and modern furnishings. Each has large bathrooms. Guests of Hotel Arts Kensington can enjoy Oxbow restaurant, which offers re-interpreted comfort food in a comfortable and relaxed setting. This luxury hotel features a modern lobby with contemporary artwork, Italian leather chairs and a large fireplace. Hotel Arts Kensington offers a concierge desk and business services. Free WiFi is provided. Prince's Island is a 20 minutes' walk from this boutique inn. The University of Calgary Foothills Athletic Park is a 5 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Trouser press
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • On-site parking
  • Concierge services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food delivery
  • balcony/terrace
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
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stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Nice and clean and good location. Plenty of bars and eateries around the corner and a ten minute walk from downtown
Had to pay for the parking even though the hotel wasn’t busy. Breakfast was a bit lame and could have done with more hot food
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
In a great location near lots of cute cafes and local shops, so very easy to walk and explore. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The complimentary breakfast was nice but simple - no hot foods, but coffee, some fruits and bagels. The property itself felt a bit dated/simple, but the bed was very comfortable and our room was clean. Would likely stay here again on a return trip to Calgary.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
In a great location near lots of cute cafes and local shops, so very easy to walk and explore. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The complimentary breakfast was nice but simple - no hot foods, but coffee, some fruits and bagels. The property itself felt a bit dated/simple, but the bed was very comfortable and our room was clean. Would likely stay here again on a return trip to Calgary.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The best hotel I've been to. I loved everything.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Room was very nice and bed very comfortable. Breakfast was simple but satisfying
Please spend another couple of bucks on decent orange juice at breakfast
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Room was very nice and bed very comfortable. Breakfast was simple but satisfying
Please spend another couple of bucks on decent orange juice at breakfast
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We stay here every couple of years because of the location. It is in the heart of Kensington and walkable to so many sights along the river.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We stay here every couple of years because of the location. It is in the heart of Kensington and walkable to so many sights along the river.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Clean, modern well kept Excellent location Nice continental breakfast Friendly helpful staff
Nothing
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff were all very pleasant and genuinely helpful. Very quiet. Food was outstanding from breakfast, though Happy Hour, to dinner. In short, the best way to describe a stay at the Kensington is that it is "quite civilized".
No quibbles.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hotel was very well appointed and the rooms were spacious and very clean. We enjoyed happy hour martinis ,delicious duck wings and goats cheese dip !
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Availability from Sat, Apr 4, 2026 To Tue, Apr 7, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Luxury Room
This luxury room offers a 42-inch flat-screen cable tv. the bathroom includes a granite vanity and a six-foot soaker tub. free wifi, complimentary newspaper, coffee, and bottled water are provided.
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$185.59USD
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  • Carpeting
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • iPod dock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Soundproofing
  • Toilet
  • Toiletries
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Executive King Room
This spacious room features a seating area with a gas fireplace and deluxe bathrobes. free wifi, complimentary newspaper, coffee, and bottled water are provided.
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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$207.09USD
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  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Carpeting
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • iPod dock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Soundproofing
  • Toilet
  • Toiletries
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Junior Suite
Offering a fireplace and views of downtown calgary and the bow river pathway, this spacious suite includes a 42-inch flat-screen tv. free wifi, complimentary newspaper, coffee, and bottled water are provided.
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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$246.98USD
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Average nightly rate $246.98 Total (including tax) $871.80
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Carpeting
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • iPod dock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Room with view
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Soundproofing
  • Toilet
  • Toiletries
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Luxury Suite
Luxury suite features a gas fireplace and a private balcony with panoramic views of downtown calgary and the bow river pathway. bathroom offers a separate rain shower and a large soaker tub. free wifi, complimentary newspaper, coffee, and bottled water are provided. please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see hotel policies).
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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$289.97USD
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Average nightly rate $289.97 Total (including tax) $1,023.54
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • iPod dock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Lake/river view
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Sofa bed
  • Soundproofing
  • Toilet
  • Toiletries
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
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Kensington Riverside Inn

1126 Memorial Drive Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 3E3, Canada