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Reviews of Alt Hotel Calgary University District 3 stars

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

#13 of 104 hotels in Calgary

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Review score

Based on 377 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints ! Clean, comfortable and friendly staff !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was outstanding. Kind and informative. The vibe is just relaxed, inviting and care free. No issues at all and what more could you want for a visit to your home city!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent hotel, will stay there again on our next stay in Calgary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    One of only 2 elevators in the hotel was out of service for 5 of the 7 days of our stay.

    Excellent and relative central location in the University District.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Great bring your own pillow.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows. OMG get rid of those pillows

    Walking distance to the university campus. Nice clean rooms. Newer hotel and great staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about here !

    Loved the location, its away from downtown Calgary, but close enough for a cheap uber ride, and still plenty restaurants and cinema on the doorstep. The adjoining restaurant was pretty good too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable n contented. Next time I visit Calgary, alt is definitely my choice again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee shop (I know it’s coming 😍). Better if a luggage rack can be placed in the room as we had two big cases. Our bad back couldn’t easily access to the one placed on floor. Given so much space between the sofa n tv, that’s would be great if there is a small coffee table.

    New, minimalist design, everything I need is there though, if not u can ask them to provide (like I needed a kettle for hot water). Sufficient lighting in the room. Spacious at the lobby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very helpful and kind and friendly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Great stay, will be back
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Parking is so narrow and small

    modern, extra clean, location is great the large windows are making your stay more interesting with wither the mountain or the DT landscape overall, great place

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    9.0
    We were very pleased
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast

    Clean, good staff, great location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean , new, access to everything!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only chair in the room was underpadded and uncomfortable.

    Clean, good location, new facility, well kept. Staff were knowledgeable and accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    Always wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff, clean rooms, everything.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Very comfortable and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It was amazing

    Very clean and very accommodating

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    A good place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no kettle and this had to be requested. Perhaps you can place a kettle inside each room for convenience instead of having to request for it. Also would have been good to have included a comb among the toiletries.

    Great location with shops and restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    9.0
    Wished I stayed longer …
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A modern facility. Well kept and clean room. Love the hand wash and shower gel :)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 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 via mobile

    Perfect to stay.

    Excellent and I would to recommend to my friends

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location in nice neighborhood Staff was great Clean rooms

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

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

    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: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Would be happy to retire.,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 18 January 2025

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

    No complimentary breakfast

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

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    I Always Enjoy my Time here! Will Always come back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 23 December 2024

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

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

    Stayed in December 2024

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