Hotel Arts, Calgary

Located in the Victoria Park neighbourhood and home to some of the city’s most popular bars and restaurants. Walking four blocks in one direction takes you to the Saddledome Area with its live music and sports events, the other direction and you’re four blocks from the museums, shops and attractions of the downtown core. 

The Hotel Arts  conjures up a warm and welcoming experience with impressive attention to detail. From the lavish equine triptych in the lobby and multi-layered Martin Luther King piece outside Raw Bar, to the fun funky colour splashes featured everywhere from chairs to carpets, the Arts lives up to its name and provides a visual treat at every turn

It’s all about the South Beach-style pool here at the Hotel Arts – the hottest spot in town –  a newly refurbished outdoor pool deck with its tasty menu of cocktail, bar bites and music. There is a well-equipped fitness centre on site. Bicycles are free to borrow and there is shuttle available to ferry guests around the downtown area.

The corridors of the Hotel Arts shimmer with silver walls and carpets shine with splashes of bright citrus colours. Even the smallest studio room seem spacious thanks to simple, structured lines and space-saving design. 

Offering not just one but two of Calgary’s most popular and critically acclaimed restaurants within the hotel, the Arts is a hub for foodies. The Yellow Door Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and lavish weekend hot brunch (featuring a dozen or so weekly-changing items such as Montreal smoked meat eggs Benedict, steel cut oats and mini-desserts serving a creative menu of seasonally changing dishes celebrating local culinary culture.