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Indulge yourself at Calgary's Hotel Arts - the ultimate urban escape. Experience a sumptuous blend of modern luxury and intuitive service in Calgary's premier boutique-style hotel. Located in the heart of the city’s emerging arts and entertainment district and steps from Calgary's vibrant business centre, Hotel Arts places you on the red carpet of fabulous shopping, theatre, spas, dining, convention facilities and the world-famous Calgary Stampede.
Located in downtown Calgary, Hotel Arts features 175 rooms and suites, each appointed with fine linens and chic contemporary decor. Bring your appetite to Hotel Arts’ two award-winning dining experiences including Raw Bar’s exotic Pacific-Rim influenced cuisine, bespoke cocktail collection and the stunning poolside patio. Satisfy your craving for creativity with original art on every floor from spectacular sculpture to breathtaking paintings to hand-blown art glass light fixtures. If fashion is your passion, you’ve come to the right place. Boutik showcases the absolute latest in designer women’s wear.
Hotel Arts recently opened its new 9,500 sq ft ballroom as part of the Arts Complex expansion which will include new retail boutiques, Starbucks Coffee and a 220-stall underground parking garage.
Rooms
Studio Two Queen

Our Studio Rooms feature two Queen Beds—perfect for girls’ weekends, touring groups and sports teams. Enjoy the luxury of pillow-top beds, spa bath amenities and 32” plasma TVs.
- 2 Queen Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath Robe
- Bed Lamp
- Cable TV
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Desk
- Ensuite Bath
- First Floor/one set of stairs
- Free Local Calls
- Hairdryer
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Multi-line phone
- Non-Smoking
- Private Bath With Shower
- Radio
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Wake-up calls
Luxury Two Queen

Lusciously InspiredBoutique luxury hotel in the heart of the city, our divine Luxury Rooms make you feel right at home (if home had room service, that is). Our finest details from triple sheeted goose down duvets to spa bath amenities and dramatic city and pool views. 98 of the Luxury Rooms feature one King-size Bed. 34 of the Luxury Rooms have two Queen beds.Luxury Room Features: Indulgent pillow-top beds Triple sheeted goose down duvet with Frette linens Pillows, pillows, pillows 42" wall-mounted Plasma TV In-suite Italian Marble or Italian Bamboo Tile appointed bathroom Essential Elements Spa Bath Amenities Inviting Bathrobes Work Desk with designer lamp Cordless Phone with voicemail CD Player Radio Alarm Clock City view or poolside balconies High-speed Internet access
- 2 Queen Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath Robe
- Bed Lamp
- Cable TV
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Desk
- Ensuite Bath
- Free Local Calls
- Full Private Bath
- Hairdryer
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Multi-line phone
- Multi-Storey Property with Elevator
- Non-Smoking
- Patio / Balcony
- Radio
- Room Service
- Shower Tub Combo
- Voicemail
- Wake-up calls
- Wheel Chair Shower
Luxury One King

Lusciously InspiredBoutique hotel luxury in the heart of the city, our divine Luxury Rooms make you feel right at home (if home had room service, that is). Our finest details from triple sheeted goose down duvets to spa bath amenities and dramatic city and pool views. 98 of the Luxury Rooms feature one King-size bed. 34 of the Luxury Rooms have two Queen beds.Luxury Room Features: Indulgent pillow-top beds Triple sheeted goose down duvet with Frette linens Pillows, pillows, pillows 42" wall-mounted Plasma TV In-suite Italian Marble or Italian Bamboo Tile appointed bathroom Essential Elements Spa Bath Amenities Inviting Bathrobes Work Desk with designer lamp Cordless Phone with voicemail CD Player Radio Alarm Clock City view or poolside balconies High-speed Internet access
- 1 King Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath Robe
- Bed Lamp
- Cable TV
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Desk
- Ensuite Bath
- Free Local Calls
- Full Private Bath
- Hairdryer
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Multi-line phone
- Multi-Storey Property with Elevator
- Non-Smoking
- Patio / Balcony
- Radio
- Room Service
- Shower Tub Combo
- Toaster
- Voicemail
- Wake-up calls
Amenities
Indulge yourself at Calgary's Hotel Arts - the ultimate urban escape. Experience a sumptuous blend of modern luxury and intuitive service in Calgary's premier boutique-style hotel. Located in the heart of the cityâs emerging arts and entertainment district and steps from Calgary's vibrant business centre, Hotel Arts places you on the red carpet of fabulous shopping, theatre, spas, dining, convention facilities and the world-famous Calgary Stampede.
Located in downtown Calgary, Hotel Arts features 175 rooms and suites, each appointed with fine linens and chic contemporary decor. Bring your appetite to Hotel Artsâ award-winning dining experiences with Raw Barâs exotic Pacific-Rim influenced cuisine, bespoke cocktail collection and the stunning poolside patio. Satisfy your craving for creativity with original art on every floor from spectacular sculpture to breathtaking paintings to hand-blown art glass light fixtures. If fashion is your passion, youâve come to the right place as Formans, Forbidden, Apt 22, OâConnors, Fashion Central and the CORE Shopping are steps from Hotel Arts (1 to 4 blocks).
Hotel Arts recently opened its new 9,500 sq ft ballroom as part of the Arts Complex expansion which include Hot Yoga Lounge, 24 Anytime Fitness, Starbucks, HedKandi Hair Salon and a 220-stall underground parking garage.
- ATM Machine
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Banquet Facilities
- Bar/Cocktail Lounge
- Braille
- Business Centre
- Connected to Shopping
- Elevator
- Entertainment
- Fine Dining
- Fitness/Workout Room
- Full Service Restaurant
- In House Movies
- Licensed
- Meeting Rooms
- Paid Breakfast Buffet
- Paid Full Breakfast
- Public transportation
- Ramps
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Shopping Nearby
- Special Diet Meals
- Vegetarian Meals
- Weight Room
- Wheelchair Accessible
Directions
Points of Distance
| Location | KMs | Miles |
| Calgary International Airport | 10 km | 5.95 mi |
| Calgary Zoo & Prehistoric Park | 4 km | 2.38 mi |
| Calgary Tower | 2 km | 1.19 mi |
| Heritage Park | 5 km | 2.98 mi |
| Canada Olympic Park | 10 km | 5.95 mi |
| Calgary TELUS Convention Centre | 1 km | 0.60 mi |
From #2 Southbound (Edmonton)
Follow Deerfoot Trail Southbound (HWY #2)
Take the Memorial Drive Westbound Exit
Follow Memorial Drive to 4th Avenue Flyover into Downtown Calgary
Follow 4th Avenue to 1 Street SW and turn left
Follow 1st Street SW to 12 Avenue SW and turn left
Hotel Arts is on the right side immediately
From #2 Northbound (Lethbridge)
Follow Deerfoot Trail Northbound (HWY #2)
Take Memorial Drive Westbound Exit
Follow Memorial Drive to 4th Avenue Flyover into Downtown Calgary
Follow 4th Avenue to 1 Street SW and turn left
Follow 1st Street SW until you reach 12th Avenue SW and turn left
Hotel Arts is on the right side immediately
From #1 Eastbound (Banff)
Follow 16th Avenue NW (HWY #1) Eastbound
Turn right onto 14th Street NW
Follow 14th Street NW until 12th Avenue SW and turn left
Follow 12th Avenue SW until you have reached Hotel Arts (13 blocks) on the right side
From #1 Westbound (Chestemere)
Follow 16th Avenue NE (HWY #1) Westbound
Take the Deerfoot Trail Southbound (HWY #2) Exit
Continue on Deerfoot Trail Southbound (HWY #2) to Memorial Drive Westbound Exit
Follow Memorial Drive to 4th Avenue Flyover into Downtown Calgary
Follow 4th Avenue to 1 Street SW and turn left
Follow 1st Street SW until you reach 12th Avenue SW and turn left
Hotel Arts is on the right side immediately
Dining
One good taste deserves another…and another.
Hotel Arts features its own award-winning restaurant, Raw Bar, along with another restaurant tenant on the property: Taste....another exceptional way to demonstrate good taste.
Raw Bar at Hotel Arts
Raw Bar at Hotel Arts features Pacific-Rim influenced cuisine in a contemporary lounge-style setting. Chef Duncan Ly and his team display their talents at a chef-attended action station where Crab and Mango Rolls, Tuna Tataki and the Seafood Platter reign supreme. Raw Bar is also popular for a wide range of other exotic dishes including Togorashi Spiced Squid, Pad Thai, Queen Charlotte Halibut Salad, and Thai Lobster Bisque.
For the culinary adventurer, Chef Ly prepare sumptuous Chef’s Tasting Menus with eclectic wine pairings which are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Menus change weekly, so please check ahead to learn what Chef Ly is preparing this week. Click on the link to see a sample menu to help set the stage for a memorable dining experience. http://www.hotelarts.ca/raw-bar-menus.html
Raw Bar also has an extensive wine-by-the-glass program and an avant-garde cocktail menu that is winning awards and fans everywhere. The Raw Bartenders have won a host of cocktail competitions including the prestigious Calgary Summer Cocktail Challenge. These expert mixologists take great pride in concocting unique elixers for the cocktail crowd with fresh ingredients and premium liquors.
Raw Bar also features a private dining area that can be booked for special events. Ideal for groups ranging from 8 to 30, the Upper Raw Bar is a great locale for a working lunch, networking session, wine tasting or special group dinner. Raw Bar may be booked out in its entirety for private events.
Weather permitting in the Spring, Summer and Fall, enjoy the Raw Bar menu as your relax poolside. Bring your sunglasses, SPF sunscreen and an excuse for that extended lunch. Please note, however, that the Poolside might be booked for private events as it one of Calgary’s most unique dining locations.
The Raw Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. For reservations, please contact 403.206.9565, email rawbar@hotelarts.ca or book on-line in real time at www.opentable.com.
Taste Restaurant is located in the Hotel Arts Retail Complex and is open daily for lunch and dinner (except Sundays). At night, Chef Shawn Greenwood prepares “small plates” for shared tasting based on local and seasonal ingredients. Taste also features a streetside patio and arguably the most creative sandwich boards in Calgary to attract hungry or thirsty customers. Taste can be reached at 403.233.7733 or visit their website at www.taste-restaurant.com.
Meeting Rooms
| Room Name | Area | Length | Width | Capacity | ||||||
| sq ft | sq m | ft | m | ft | m | Theatre | Banquet | Clssrm | Recpt | |
| Ballroom Foyer | 1200 | 111.48 | 50 | 15.24 | 15 | 4.57 | ||||
| Galleria | 759 | 70.51 | 53 | 16.15 | 23 | 7.01 | 50 | 40 | 24 | 50 |
| Oracle | 380 | 35.3 | 20 | 6.1 | 19 | 5.79 | ||||
| Spectrum Ballroom (1-5) | 9598 | 891.68 | 880 | 630 | 1000 | |||||
| Spectrum Ballroom 1 | 1045 | 97.08 | 48 | 14.63 | 23 | 7.01 | 80 | 70 | 42 | 120 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 1/2 | 2149 | 199.65 | 48 | 14.63 | 46 | 14.02 | 180 | 150 | 90 | 240 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 1/2/3 | 3253 | 302.21 | 48 | 14.63 | 69 | 21.03 | 280 | 230 | 162 | 350 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 2 | 1104 | 102.56 | 48 | 14.63 | 23 | 7.01 | 100 | 80 | 48 | 120 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 2/3 | 2208 | 205.13 | 48 | 14.63 | 46 | 14.02 | 200 | 160 | 96 | 240 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 3 | 1104 | 102.56 | 48 | 14.63 | 23 | 7.01 | 100 | 80 | 48 | 120 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 4 | 3025 | 281.03 | 60 | 18.29 | 53 | 16.15 | 290 | 160 | 135 | 300 |
| Spectrum Ballroom 4/5 | 6345 | 589.47 | 137 | 41.76 | 51 | 15.54 | 600 | 400 | 600 | |
| Spectrum Ballroom 5 | 3320 | 308.44 | 77 | 23.47 | 51 | 15.54 | 310 | 220 | 138 | 350 |
| Studio, The | 840 | 78.04 | 40 | 12.19 | 21 | 6.4 | 35 | 30 | 21 | 35 |
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