Built in 1999, the Inn is a 19 room European style hotel designed to meet the needs of discriminating business traveller, tourists and urban romantics. It is located in Calgary?s trendy Kensington area which is a short walk from the Business Centre of town. It offers the discerning consumer a unique alternative not presently available in Calgary. Its proximity to the Light Rail Transit System makes many of Calgary?s major points of interest - The University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium, The Arts Centre, The Saddledome, The Stampede Grounds and Heritage Park to name a few, easily accessible in a matter of minutes. The Inn has a commanding view of the Bow River and Downtown Calgary. The Kensington Riverside Inn, designed by award winning architect Richard Lindseth, F.R.A.I.C. is traditional in style. A gracious, club like atmosphere has been created with ten-foot high ceilings, cornices and columns and a wood burning fireplace and bar in the living room. The stylish rooms have been individually decorated with the kind of furnishings that make guests feel at home. No two rooms are alike. All have voice mail, data ports and high speed internet access, TVs and VCRs, irons and ironing boards plus heated towel bars and windows that open, while some have gas fireplaces, jetted tubs, balconies or patios. The Inn is air conditioned, wheelchair accessible and has an elevator. The Inn is located in the trendy Kensington area, a short walk to the Business Centre of Calgary and the Light Rail Transit System. It overlooks the city and the Bow River. It is right across from the bicycle/running pathway system and the Bow River and a stroll from Princes Island. Kensington has a village like atmosphere with a mixture of housing and commercial establishments with lots of unique restaurants, shops and a theatre right around the corner.
Rating: Upscale Class Property - 4 Star Canada Select
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Floors: 2
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Rooms: 19
Services/Facilities/Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Free Parking
Free Local Telephone Calls
Hairdryers Available
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Newspaper
RV or Truck Parking
Restaurant
Television with Cable
HighLights
Nearby Restaurants:
Coffee Shop
Located Nearby
Nearby Attractions:
Boating - charge
Children's Playground
Fishing
Health Club - charge
Bicycle Rentals
Picnics
Riley Park
Princes Island Park
Extensive Bicycle Path - across the street
Nearby Point Of Interest:
Downtown Business - 2km northwest
McDougall Centre - 1km northwest
Harry Hays Building - 2km northwest
Court House - 1km northwest
Location and Driving Directions
Areas Served: Calgary
Area Airports: Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Driving Directions: Calgary International Airport (YYC) - Upon exiting the Airport, drive South on Barlow Trail then turn right (west) on Memorial Drive. Turn right at 10A Street to the property.
Room Types
Room Type: All Rooms Feature: Description: * Heated Towel Bar * Magnifying Mirrors * Egyptian Cotton Sheets * Down Duvets * Ventilating Windows * Ceiling Cornices * Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Private Bathroom with Tub and Shower * Computer Modem Hook-up * Hairdryer * Iron and Board * Soundproofing * In Room Movies * Non-Smoking Rooms * Radio * Color Cable Television * Direct Dial Telephone * Vanity * VCR * Voice Mail * Hi Speed Internet Access - charge
Room Type: Junior Suite with Jacuzzi Description: Junior Suite with Jacuzzi: * One King Bed * One Double Sofabed * Balcony * Fireplace * Jacuzzi * Traditional Style * 4 Poster Beds * Corner Windows * French Doors * River, City Skyline or Courtyard Views
Room Type: Executive Queen with Fireplace Description: Executive Queen with Fireplace: * One Queen Bed * Fireplace * Generous Size Rooms * One has Tray Ceiling and Balcony the other a Sofa Grouping * Garden View
Room Type: Executive King with Fireplace Description: Executive King with Fireplace: * One King Bed * Adjoining Rooms * Fireplace * Handicap Facilities - some * Generous Size Rooms * Tray Ceiling * 4 Piece Bathroom - some * One with Patio and Wheelchair Access and One with Balcony * Crib - for child under 2 * King Bed Converts to Two Twins * Request Handicap Room - at time of booking * Garden Views
Room Type: Standard room with Fireplace Description: Standard room with Fireplace * One Queen Bed * Adjoining Rooms * Fireplace * Bright and Cheerful Rooms * Crib - for child under 2 * Garden or Street View
Room Type: Standard Room Description: Standard Room features: * One Queen Bed * 3 with Patios * Crib - for child under 2 * City and Garden View
Reservation Policies
Check-In: 3 PM Check-Out: 11 AM Currency: CAD Guarantee Policy: All reservations require a one night deposit by valid credit card with expiry date. Cancellation Policy: Through the internet site where your reservation was booked, cancellations must be made 72hrs prior to 3PM day of arrival in writing or a 1 night cancellation and/or no show charge by credit card will be taken.
