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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

Property class: 4

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A historic building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a ground-floor commercial area with shops.
A modern bar area with leather booths and a long counter.
A modern living room with a blue carpet, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A restaurant with long communal tables, high stools, and a brick wall with a TV.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There are bookshelves and a dining area in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $129
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6
  • Place, Kitchener City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchener Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre In The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a wooden headboard, and a ceiling light fixture.

Urban Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a red chair, a wooden desk, and a chandelier.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a patterned wall, a wooden ceiling beam, a bed with white bedding, a blue chair, and a nightstand with a phone.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a unique ceiling light fixture, and a wall mural.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a red chair, a wooden headboard, and a mountain landscape mural on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a red chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red chair.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a red chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Historic)

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a chair, and a mural of clouds and birds on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4-star hotel in Downtown Kitchener
2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and conference space are onsite.
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offers 92 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding 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 and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 8000 square feet (743 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is a smoke-free property.

TWH Social - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 18 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TWH Social

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 8,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 23.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 18 per day (427 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay plus CAD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walper
Walper Hotel
Walper Hotel Kitchener
Walper Kitchener
Walper Terrace Kitchener
The Walper Hotel Kitchener, Ontario
The Walper Hotel
The Walper Hotel part of JdV by Hyatt
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Kitchener
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel Kitchener

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1015 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best stay we’ve had!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miyako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in downtown Kitchener. Rooms were very clean & stylish. Loved the proximity to many bars & restaurants. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baharak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great heritage gem in KW
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooms were gorgeous and the place looked very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Easy check in. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devansh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms close to many good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. very pleasant and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely wonderful day. This old hotel has been restored beautifully. The room was not large, but met our needs. Front desk, staff were attentive and aimed to please from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is well maintained, spacious, and with turn of the century details
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was home away from home. So cozy and everyone was SO nice and polite. I would go here again, just for a staycation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and there's a parking building right across the street so super convenient, the room was cleaned and comfortable and the whole hotel has great decor and small details that make it stand out, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and check in was smooth. We didn't use the amenities so can't comment. The restaurant was conveniently located in the hotel too. Only comment was the bed sheet quality and they were very starchy, bed was super comfortable though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Concert hall close by. Great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely. Jared especially deserves a shout out! The room was spacious, clean and just perfect. Our breakfast was delicious 😋. Parking was convenient, and everything you could want is within walking distance. Was a wonderful stay, will definitely be back❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with a boutique European feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

AB A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with gentle and helpful staff. Strategically located in downtown Kitchener which is quite good for moving around the city. I recommend this spot
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was incredible. BEST STAY!!!!! I found this when I had to be up super early in the area, and it was the best find possible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026