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Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Exterior
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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482 McLaurin Street Northwest, Calgary, AB, T3B
  • University of Calgary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Foothills Medical Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Canada Olympic Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

3.5-star hotel in Northwest Calgary
2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. 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.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center. This eco-certified hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Alt Hotel Calgary University District is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self 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 center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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: 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

Property 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. 577 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 765 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and well lit, which was good because there was a very dark floor and ceiling. Very clean and modern. Front desk staff were great. Fast, smooth elevators. Everything was good except the bathroom, which had only one tiny hook to hang a towel beside the sink with no other hooks or towel bars in the bathroom, a sliding door that had large gaps when closed, no evidence of a working exhaust fan, and low water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Azim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sommer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at Alt. Front desk lady was lovely to deal with each time I had a request or question. The room was quiet, super comfy bed and nice and clean. The area had lots of great food options, very newly built area. The few minor negatives: the toilet paper is so rough and thin it’s like gas station tp. The towels are plenty, but also feels like sandpaper. For such a nice hotel, you’d think they’d have better quality paper and towels. And the bathroom only has one single hook to use. Having a few more would be handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harjinder

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very clean stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zee

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

Near Arthur Child cancer centre

The bed was very comfortable! Restaurant has excellent food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Calgary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible to major routes around Calgary
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malachy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Modern hotel in a convenient location

Easy check in, secure underground parking, lots of restaurant options down the street and good access to the U of C and Olympic Oval. The hotel is a newer building, very clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nathifa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is close to groceries, food and the university! Excellent spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location and well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

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

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful. Fresh and modern. The room was clean and very practical. I quite enjoyed my stay. Definitely note - parking is $20/night, and the rooms have a Nespresso machine but no fridge or microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Brampton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic quick stay at this hotel. The location is fantastic, not too far off Hwy 1 and in a walkable shopping and dining area near the University. The staff were kind and helpful. The rooms were new and clean, and extremely well thought out in their design (lots of hooks, lots of storage space in the bathroom, etc). Nespresso machine in the room. The atmosphere is cozy and modern. There is no mini fridge but they were able to store our leftovers downstairs with a claim ticket. Parking is underground in a well lit garage. Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetically it’s a great hotel. If you’re also looking for practicality on amenities hotels in Canada typically provide (fridge in room, sink aside from bathroom sink) likely not the hotel for you. Though we were notified you can have a room with a fridge if you stay for a longer duration.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Okotoks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at the Alt, will do again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very accommodating, clean, modern and close to many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great, nice and new so that always helps make for a nice stay. Rooms are modern and thoughtfully planned out. Example, simple sturdy coat and bag hangers by the door. Lighting is important to me, the rooms are ambiantly lit, which creates a relaxing and cozy feel. There are many convenient businesses within a 5 minute walk including some good restaurants. Nice coofee shop and bakery across the street as well as a grocerry store. There is a pharmancy just a 5 min walk away as well. The Children's Hospital of Alberta is beside the hotel and there is a great shopping mall, Market Mall a five minute drive away. There is a fitness center but no whirpool/pool. I travel across Canada for work, I can take or leave a pool, but i do enjoy the relaxing effects of a whirlpool. It is an amenity I search for and was aware they didn't have. So this didnt affect my rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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