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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property

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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 room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.
A gym with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and a window with a view of buildings.
A modern hotel building with a prominent logo, large windows, and a flat roof.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(28 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(17 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and dry cleaning. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Alt Hotel Calgary University District. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Calgary. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from University of Calgary and 5 minutes by foot from Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A 24-hour fitness center, 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.

Charcut Roast House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
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
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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-authorize 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Alt Hotel Calgary University District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1099 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1415 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

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

Daniel

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

Kelsey

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

Anne G

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nyaradzo

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, clean, safe and great food options. Staff are always welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean, friendly staff, great location. I always stay here when visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location clean and well laid out
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in modern area. Lots of close by amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Everything you need close to the hotel. Excellent staff and accommodations !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nouman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean… with an EXCELLENT Cafe
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrific - the room, the service, the location and the friendly, helpful staff. This was really an ideal stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, great views, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jensyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful room, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms, great area and close to lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms and friendly professional staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with amazing location in the university district!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, parking was available underground for $20
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Underground parking a great option, it is 20$ per day but worth it! Rooms were gorgeous, and quiet, it’s perfect being close to shops and things!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026