HOTEL ARTS, Calgary

Hotel Arts - A boutique downtown YYC hotel with a year-round heated pool, award-winning restaurants, and art-focused design

Located on the corner of 12th Avenue and 1st Street, this 185-room boutique YYC hotel features contemporary accommodations across five room types, from 255-square-foot studio kings to 756-square-foot pool view suites. Guest rooms offer Italian marble bathrooms, pillow-top mattresses, and balconies with city or pool views. The property houses two acclaimed restaurants: Yellow Door Bistro, recognized for 'Calgary's Best Brunch' by Avenue Magazine, and Freestyle Social Club. A standout South Beach-style pool maintains 24°C year-round under an inflatable roof from September through May. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service and complimentary heated underground parking for direct bookings. Positioned steps from the BMO Centre and Scotiabank Saddledome, Hotel Arts sits within walking distance of major offices, trendy bars, and inner-city attractions along 17th Avenue Entertainment District.

Pros

Four electric vehicle charging stations available in the underground parking

Yellow Door Bistro offers European-inspired cuisine with fresh-baked morning buffets and gourmet entrees

Golf simulators and artisanal cocktails at the on-site Freestyle Social Club

Customized climate control and USB/power connections in all rooms

Cons

Pool area can get busy during peak times with both hotel guests and public visitors

Maximum vehicle height in underground parking limited to 6'6" (6.5 ft)