HOTEL ARTS - Calgary AB 119 12th Ave SW T2R 0G8

119 12th Ave. Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8 Canada

9.0

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Hotel Arts offers a variety of cool amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, spa, and a restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine.

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Fitness facilities

Covered parking

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Reviews

"Excellent "

Good friendly service, clean spacious rooms, beds are great! Everything was a 10*.

Sergio V. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 08 to Wed Sep 09 2026 at a $211.17 average nightly rate.

"Never Disappoints"

HA is my go to hotel whenever I come to Calgary. The staff. The rooms. The location. The pool. It's all good. You really can't beat it!

Chris D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 22 to Thu Jul 23 2026 at a C$399.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

A stay at Hotel Arts places you in the heart of Calgary, within a 15-minute walk of Calgary Tower and BMO Centre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Scotiabank Saddledome.

Grab a bite to eat at Freestyle Social Club, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 185 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Calgary Tower - 0.2 mi
Glenbow Museum - 0.3 mi
TD Square - 0.4 mi
Olympic Plaza - 0.4 mi
The Core Shopping Complex - 0.4 mi
Petro Canada Centre - 0.4 mi
Talisman Centre - 0.5 mi
Calgary Stampede Roundup Center - 0.5 mi
BMO Centre - 0.5 mi
Stampede Park - 0.6 mi
Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary Flames - 0.6 mi
Fort Calgary Historic Park - 0.8 mi
Prince's Island Park - 1.0 mi
Calgary Zoo - 1.5 mi
Jubilee Auditorium - 1.9 mi
TELUS Spark (FKA TELUS World of Science) - 2.0 mi
West Hillhurst Arena - 2.1 mi
Confederation Park - 2.5 mi
Max Bell Center - 2.8 mi
The Military Museums - 2.9 mi
McMahon Stadium - 3.1 mi
University of Calgary - 3.8 mi
Heritage Park Historical Village - 4.1 mi
Edworthy Park - 4.4 mi
Market Mall - 4.9 mi
Subway Soccer Centre - 5.5 mi
Elliston Park - 5.7 mi
Calgary Airport Hotels (YYC) - 6.0 mi
Canada Olympic Park - 7.2 mi
Fish Creek Provincial Park - 7.9 mi
Cardel Place - 8.1 mi
Calaway Park - 12.7 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Calgary? This hotel has 102258 square feet (9500 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.

Hotel Arts, and its licensed outdoor poolside lounge, is the closest hotel to BMO Centre and Stampede Park, and ideally situated for downtown offices and the Core shopping centre. For business or pleasure, a travel experience of chic luxury, contemporary art, intuitive service, and sumptuous cuisine is on offer. All room rates include complimentary WiFi and the hotel has two on-site restaurants, Yellow Door Bistro for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch and dinner. Hotel Arts also features a popular licensed poolside lounge and patio that is now open year-round as Hotel Arts installed an innovative inflatable shelter for the winter months making the patio a welcome oasis. Hotel Arts is the perfect choice of hotel for weekend small groups, weddings, and other special occasions. From an events perspective, Hotel Arts has a wealth of function space to host meetings and special events. Hotel Arts is also one of the city's busiest off-premise caterers working at over 40 venues throughout Calgary including Studio Bell National Music Centre, Calgary Downtown Library, the University of Calgary's Downtown Campus, Glenbow Museum, Arts Commons, Contemporary Calgary, among others.

Local Attractions

Walking distance to Calgary's Entertainment, Shopping and Dining Districts, as well as the Scotiabank Saddledome. Hotel Arts is also within a four block of both of the city's convention facilities: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and BMO Round-Up Centre at the Stampede.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2019

Floors: 12

Rooms: 185

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 185

Handicap Rooms: 2

Suites: 28

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 11

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: 10-2

Total Taxes: 15.54%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: For individual reservations, we request cancellations up to 24 hr prior to the arrival date. Group reservations are subject to cancellation dates listed in the negotiated contracts.

Check-In Instructions:

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Banquet hall
Braille or raised signage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Concierge services
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 102258
Conference space size (meters) - 9500
Covered parking
Covered parking
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free bicycles on site
Free newspapers in lobby
Green Key Global
Hair salon
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Mountain biking nearby
Multilingual staff
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Outdoor seasonal pool
Pets not allowed
Pool umbrellas
Porter/bellhop
Professional property host/manager
Reception hall
Recycling
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Shopping on site
Ski storage
Smoke-free property
Spa services on site
Spa treatment room(s)
Uncovered parking
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Vending machine
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

Calgary International Airport Cab = $35-40

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Popular weekend hot brunch buffet is available on Saturday and Sunday in Yellow Door Bistro (reservations recommended). The diverse offering includes hot selections that change each week, the Chef prepares delicious surprises that highlight seasonal ingredients and creative influences on traditional favourites. An elevated continental breakfast buffet is available each weekday morning in Yellow Door Bistro or the option to order from the a la carte menu.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Parking Info

Hotel Arts has on-site surface, underground and valet parking available, current prices are location at hotelarts.ca/amenities

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi is included in all of guestroom rates and is available throughout public spaces and restaurants. A premium 10Gb/s service is available at an additional cost of CAD10. Meeting room and event internet can be quoted depending on requirements.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15 to 35 per person Covered self parking fee: CAD 15 per day (in/out privileges) Covered valet parking fee: CAD 30 per night (in/out privileges) Early check-in fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability) Late check-out fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Essential workers only - NO

Contactless check-in is available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Monogram Coffee - Start your day with a cup of expertly brewed coffee at this popular local cafe. Located 0.2 miles from Hotel Arts.

Lunch Charbar - Enjoy a tasty lunch at this Argentine-inspired restaurant with a beautiful rooftop patio. Located 0.4 miles from Hotel Arts.

Dinner Ten Foot Henry - A trendy restaurant serving delicious vegetable-focused dishes. Located 0.3 miles from Hotel Arts.

Activity Glenbow Museum - Explore the art and history of Western Canada at this renowned museum. Located 0.5 miles from Hotel Arts.

Day 2

Breakfast OEB Breakfast Co. - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this popular spot known for its innovative egg dishes. Located 0.6 miles from Hotel Arts.

Lunch Village Ice Cream - Treat yourself to some delicious homemade ice cream at this local favorite. Located 0.8 miles from Hotel Arts.

Dinner Model Milk - Indulge in a farm-to-table dining experience at this stylish restaurant known for its creative menu. Located 0.7 miles from Hotel Arts.

Activity Calgary Tower - Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the observation deck of this iconic landmark. Located 0.3 miles from Hotel Arts.

Day 3

Breakfast Analog Coffee - Start your day with a cup of expertly brewed coffee at this popular local cafe. Located 0.2 miles from Hotel Arts.

Lunch Native Tongues Taqueria - Savor authentic Mexican flavors at this lively taqueria. Located 0.3 miles from Hotel Arts.

Dinner Pigeonhole - Experience a unique dining experience at this cozy wine bar offering a creative menu of small plates. Located 0.4 miles from Hotel Arts.

Activity Prince's Island Park - Enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic in this beautiful urban park located in the heart of downtown Calgary. Located 0.6 miles from Hotel Arts.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hotel Arts

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Arts have?

There are 185 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Arts?

Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Arts?

What parking is available at Hotel Arts?

Hotel Arts has on-site surface, underground and valet parking available, current prices are location at hotelarts.ca/amenities

How much does internet cost?

Is there a gym at Hotel Arts?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hotel Arts?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The licensed outdoor pool is a key attraction in the summer months and features a dynamic shelter covering the poolside lounge for the winter months. The Poolside Lounge & Patio is the perfect oasis in Downtown Calgary and is an ideal setting for Happy Hour and semi-private events in the winter..

Is Hotel Arts pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pets are welcome, we levy a one-time CAD 30.00 additional cleaning charge.

Is there shuttle service at Hotel Arts?

Calgary International Airport Cab = $35-40

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Arts

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Arts.

Feel free to use the Hotel Arts meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Calgary event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Crescent

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Reception

Room Details

Room Type:Ballroom Section

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Crescent

Classroom

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

Room Details

Room Type:Ballroom Section

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Crescent

488

Theater

760

Reception

1000

Room Details

Our Spectrum Ballroom represents 9,598 sq ft of meeting & ballroom space. This unique room is laid out in an L shape and can be sectioned off into up to 5 separate spaces. This unique layout provides for a myriad of setup possibilities. The space sees many wine tastings, fundraising galas, weddings, meetings, speaker engagements and other events within it's walls. We installed brand new, designer carpet in October, 2015.

Room Type:Ballroom

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

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