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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

Property class: 3.5

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A bar area with a wooden partition, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
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A modern hotel building with a prominent logo, large windows, and a flat roof.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Oval
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a green armchair, and a bed with a checkered duvet.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, including buildings and mountains.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a green armchair, and a bed with a checkered duvet.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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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
  • Market Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Olympic Oval - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Olympic Arch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bow River - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Pho Pham (University District) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Market Mall - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Native Tongues - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    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).

Property class

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 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel Calgary University District on 25 Oct 2026 start from AU$177, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1175 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1476 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute Hotel, great location, close to lots of great restaurants and very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel loved are stay we will tell everyone that’s the place to stay . I will definitely stay again ♥️🤩
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. This is my go-to whenever I go to Calgary for a meeting. Great location as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Uni District. Great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, on site parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing location and amazing place, 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! The hotel was clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the property was kept in excellent condition. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was modern, room was spacious, clean and had some additional items to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very welcoming staff, great facility!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an excellent hotel. Great location, so many thoughtful design choices, comfy bed, great shower, quiet AC, generally quiet through the night, and near fab food options. It's my go-to when I'm in Calgary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, rooms were clean and the staff were very accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of places within walking distance for morning coffee or dinner out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean comfortable room, very walkable spots nearby (groceries, cafes, drug store, etc)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a little difficult but good stay beyond that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and good amenities. Staff is really nice too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, parking lot a bit confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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