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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Reception
2 restaurants, lunch served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym

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20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6
  • Centre In The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Waterloo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Historic) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

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

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

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

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

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

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About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

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 iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature 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 complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 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.

Languages

English

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

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 40.0 per night
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
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 40.0 per night

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. 643 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Clarksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

2/10 Terrible

stelios

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

The hotel is conveniently located to restaurants and entertainment. The hotel is quaint, the rooms are on the smaller side, but it suited my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Great spot for a night or two.

Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay, staff were very friendly. Room was lovely and beds super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Parking details not known in advance. Lovely room, great location, friendly desk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zorica, Etobicoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that the rooms are not carpeted but the floor was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Walper is a gorgeous boutique hotel. They paid attention to every little detail. The staff were always helpful. We stayed in a suite and the room was clean, comfortable and modern. They are also pet friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying there, Hotel is very charming, rooms are clean and comfortable and staff are super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No where near how downtowns are in major cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel. Very Scandinavian vibe. Staff were excellent. Restaurant had good food. The only drawback was that we had to park about 1/2 block away so it’s not really convenient for those that have luggage. Regardless, we would stay here again. The room was spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the property are outstanding. Friendly, professional and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

DuShane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pankaj was a marvelous concierge and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Toronto

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful! Restaurant was amazing. Our waiter was exceptional. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025