Have a dream staycation at Calgary’s trendiest boutique hotel
As our days get longer and our nights stay warmer, the dreamy thoughts of taking a vacation are filling our minds. Unfortunately, with daily routines and 9 to 5 jobs, days off aren’t as common as we hope. Instead of hoping for some time off to get away, save those vacation days and give yourself a much-needed staycation!
Just imagine this: sitting outside, feet up, champagne in hand, summer breeze in your hair, soothing sounds of water hitting the river shoreline…sounds like a dream, right?! Well, this dream exists! And it’s in our favourite urban village, Kensington.
Hotel Arts Kensington is the neighbourhood’s newest landmark venue. Familiar to most as the Riverside Inn, the newly redone Hotel Arts resides across from the Bow River and sits pretty right on Memorial Drive. Hotel Arts happens to be the perfect staycation for locals, and a destination for out of town guests.
As one of Calgary’s beloved boutique hotels, Hotel Arts Kensington employs a 19-room accommodation and is filled to the brim with envy-worthy amenities. They offer only the finest in providing the best experience in personalized boutique service. In addition, Oxbow Restaurant occupies their main level. Providing Calgarians with a sophisticated menu and an atmosphere for any occasion.
THE ACTIVITIES
Proximity to outdoor attractions and activities is just one of the many bonuses of Hotel Arts Kensington. As guests of the hotel, you are provided free access to the hotel’s bikes! Grab a bike and hop on the bike trails along the river, or pedal your way up to Riley Park.
You’re also granted access to the downtown Hotel Arts pool, which will be opening towards the end of June! If for some reason the amenities above don’t float yo’ boat, there’s more. Mainly, an unforgettable dining experience fit to leave you full, satisfied and gasping for more.
THE FOOD
The dining experience at Oxbow is similar to that of an undulating river. It can speed up, or slow down, so you can have it how you like it! Bring your morning down to a snail’s pace, while enjoying breakfast in the lounge next to the fire. Or, if you’re in a pinch for time, meet friends and colleagues in Calgary’s truest form of a catch-up: The power lunch. Match your mood to how you, yes you, prefer to dine.
Oxbow also has some specials throughout the week to keep your wallet happy! On Fridays, enjoy ½ priced bottles of wine from 4:00 PM and on. They also have a happy hour from Monday to Friday, 4PM to 6PM offering up customers $5 featured wine and beer.
THE AMENITIES
Luxury rooms, gorgeous views, in-room spa treatments, access to Kensington Fitness and access to the downtown Hotel Arts pool are just a few noteworthy amenities to mention. The amazing service is what really puts a stay at Hotel Arts Kensington over the top. Whatever you choose to fill your stay with, just know that you’ll be comfortable, relaxed, and oh-so-happy.
So Calgary, now that you’re fired up for a staycation at Hotel Arts Kensington, pick your perfect weekend- or heck- even a weekday. Spend your days enjoying that Calgary sun, and your evenings taking in the views and rich atmosphere in Oxbow. Escape the chains of your 9-5 and be a tourist in your own city. Get after it, Calgary!
Hotel Arts Kensington
When: 1126 Memorial Dr NW
