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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from University of Calgary

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Calgary

At Alt Hotel Calgary University District you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Charcut Roast House, is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Northwest Calgary hotel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Market Mall and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) 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
  • ‪DAVIDsTEA - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from University of Calgary
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Alt Hotel Calgary University District. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Calgary hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2023
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Alt Hotel Calgary University District offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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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: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Alt Hotel Calgary University District offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel Calgary University District on 8 Feb 2026 start from NZ$183.09, 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.

Is parking available at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yep, Alt Hotel Calgary University District has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

No, Alt Hotel Calgary University District does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Alt Hotel Calgary University District's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Alt Hotel Calgary University District?

Furry friends are welcome at Alt Hotel Calgary University District, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed! Modern hotel in a convenient location near to the university. Helpful and accommodating sfaff. Very attractive lounge and reading area! Sensible underground parking! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JOEL ogechukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes. It surpassed my epectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, modern hotel. Room was comfortable and roomy. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking is secure but its paid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Calgary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Small but very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl Anne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay! The staff are so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

A perfect stay

Honestly a great hotel in every way. Great location, great staff, comfortable and clean room, and the room is intelligently designed with places for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seraya, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe underground parking with direct access to the hotel. The room was clean and bright. Dining options in the hotel are great. There’s a restaurant and cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable neighbourhood, lots to do if traveling solo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and always willing to help no matter what the topic/subject.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, comfortable beds and nice room layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025