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Reviews of Alt Hotel Calgary University District This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

482 Mclaurin St, NW, T3B 6K3 Calgary, Canada

#14 of 102 hotels in Calgary

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 339 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    10
    The place is amazing and staff was accommodating and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect to stay.

    Excellent and I would to recommend to my friends

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location in nice neighborhood Staff was great Clean rooms

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Excellent value for money in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Perfect location for what we needed. Also close to shops, bars and restaurants. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    10
    Would be happy to retire.,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The one thing they could improve is Wifi. Its fine when the hotel's not full. But if you have a group staying there (particularly university age) then it slows down. I would also appreciate a microwave in the room.

    The lobby area is a fantastic place to hang out and meet with a friend. The Charcut restaurant off the lobby is also fantastic. They have great pizza, pasta and meat (they are butchers) and can make anything gluten free. I LOVED the room. this is the second time I have stayed here and would live here if I could. The ceilings are high, the decor is fabulous, they have blackout blinds, the bathtub is big and deep, the bathroom is huge, the bed is really comfortable, the desk chair is adjustable in height, there is a Nespresso machine and so on... Location is excellent. Lots of restaurants nearby and a grocery store across the street. Also, a section of the main floor has an area you can eat your takeout if you prefer that to eating in your room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complimentary breakfast

    The room was clean and we were able to ask for a late check out.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved the quality of the hotel and the neighborhood experience. Lots of restaurants and activities close by, Really enjoyed everything.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    8.0
    I Always Enjoy my Time here! Will Always come back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only honest feedback would be that any form of soundproofing seems to have been forgotten when building. The noise transfer between rooms and the hallway is a bit much. Doors slamming. Can hear the elevator and ice machine at the other End of the hallway! So I always request far away. That being said it is a quiet hotel with mainly respectful guests. But difficult when odd times you will have disturbances from those who are there for other activities. But they make a great effort to combat this. The construction in the next while outside will be a downfall for Alt…. It is evident at 7-8am. Even in -15. And sometimes until 6pm at night in winter. Thankfully the staff well makes up for this in their kindness. Gym had potential. But is so small :( Unsure if they have amenity kits. I asked for Qtips and they don’t have those. So be aware they might not have other items. Hotels are not a new thing. And all over the world, even those built in the last 2-3 years I’m shocked. There are very few Chains that pay the money for better soundproofing/windows in general. So that way no one is more important than anyone else. They can be noisy or quiet and enjoyed by all. Camomile tea is popular but even in them knowing they never order more to stop running out. It’s my Fave and always runs out when I stay.

    One of my Fave stays, modern, chill, I don’t feel like I am in Calgary which is great! Always super clean. Top Mention to David and Dustin! Nice ambiance and music. I enjoy the vibe when you walk in. I love that majority of the staff truly care about my stay/me and also remembered me when I returned is top tier and means a lot. Kind gestures really make me feel welcomed and appreciated. Makes a huge difference for me where I travel and stay. Location is great as the University District evolves. All you would need within walking distance. Groceries. Restaurants. Market Wines. Fitness. CF Market Mall and more. Their selections of teas are amazing and organic. Love the Nespresso in Room. Duvet as the bed cover is amazing and usually in very high end hotels. Much healthier and better for sleeping. Love that they have actual decent wine glasses.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    A Week in Calgary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location! Modern new hotel. Very relaxed atmosphere by staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    10
    Lovely new option in University District
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had an early morning appointment at Cloudbreak so decided to stay the night at the new Alt Hotel since I've had good experiences at several of their other properties. This location is the best among all of them! Simple easy check in, beautiful room with a very comfortable bed, fantastic location in University District with ample dining options, just a great experience.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and service

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Under ground parking

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A Fridge would of been nice for that price night.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2024

    9.0
    One of the best places I've ever stayed except for the Wifi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi was poor

    Room was fantastic, so was the sitting area next to the lobby, the staff, the nearyby restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2024

    10
    Excellent stay clean comfortable and convieniently located hotel in University District
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great staff very friendly and helped us out with the parking. Great location perfect for the show at McEwan. Nice clean pretty new hotel easy to get to. Clean hotel pretty good view out the big windows.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    10
    Most comfortable, very quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No continental breakfast:

    Location, love the area, lots of places to eat.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    10
    Well my stay was only one night but great
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very clean and looked new

    Everything it is a beautiful place here

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice staff, good wifi, was able to chrome cast and it was a game changer!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    10
    Slay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water pressure was a little light

    The staff were excellent, accommodating, friendly and let us check in early, which was great coming off a flight from Brisbane Australia. Our room was spectacular, with great views, bed and coffee machine. This is literally a gem we loved it

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice room and great location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had lots of trouble booking the room with my scotiabank visa card. Either this site or the hotel wouldn’t accept it

    New, clean, good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2024

    10
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I thought the fridge was a safe, so I didn’t try opening it until the second day.

    I love the style of the room. This is the second time staying at an Alt hotel and I wasn’t disappointed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No water in room

    Comfy bed, Quiet

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    10
    Checks all the boxes for a relaxing and enjoyable stay!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Trendy boutique style hotel. Staff were nice and helpful, hotel was clean, and rooms were comfortable . Charcut serves amazing food and is a great choice for a delicious meal, without having to leave the hotel!

    Stayed in September 2024

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