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Hotel Arts Kensington is a hotel destination wedding venue in Calgary, Canada, hosting 56 at dinner and 60 at the ceremony.

Hotel Arts Kensington

CalgaryAlberta, Canada

Hotel Arts Kensington is a 19-room boutique hotel in Calgary that hosts weddings on an exclusive-use basis, meaning your group takes over the property for the celebration.

Guests
56 at dinner60 at the ceremony
Rooms
19 rooms
Getting there
YYC

About the venue

Hotel Arts Kensington is a 19-room boutique hotel in Calgary that hosts weddings on an exclusive-use basis, meaning your group takes over the property for the celebration.

The hotel seats up to 60 guests for a ceremony and 56 for a seated dinner, with standing receptions for as many as 90 people across indoor and outdoor reception areas.

Accommodation is split between Luxury Rooms, Luxury Suites, Junior Suites and Executive King Rooms, each sleeping two, and the team handles catering in-house alongside an on-site bar.

Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the nearest airport, and parking is available on site.

  • 19 guest rooms across Luxury Rooms, Luxury Suites, Junior Suites and Executive King Rooms (2 guests each)
  • Ceremony seating for up to 60; seated dining for 56; standing receptions up to 90
  • Full buyout and exclusive use required, with pricing quoted in CAD
  • Indoor and outdoor reception space, plus a meeting and banquet room

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
56 guests
Standing reception
90 guests
Ceremony, seated
60 guests

Staying over

Rooms
19 rooms
Room types
4 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
Yes

House rules

Exclusive use required
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
YYC
Parking
Yes
Phone
(403) 228-4442
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Reviews of Hotel Arts Kensington

“A splendid boutique hotel ideally located in the artsy-funky Kensington neighborhood, a short walk to the Bow River and corporate downtown. The decor is tastefully contemporary urban, with a fine bar and breakfast room.”

James BrunoRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 292 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
Up to 60 seated for a ceremony, 56 for a seated dinner, and 90 for a standing reception.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
Yes. A full buyout and exclusive use are required for weddings, and pricing is set on a buyout basis in CAD.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes, there are 19 rooms, including Luxury Rooms, Luxury Suites, Junior Suites and Executive King Rooms, each with a maximum occupancy of two.
Is catering and bar service provided?
Catering is handled in-house and there is a bar on site.
How do we get in touch?
Call +1 403-228-4442 or email kensington@hotelarts.ca. Wedding details are also listed at hotelartskensington.ca/weddings-social.

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  • Seated dinner: 56 guests

    “Exclusive use allows for wedding ceremonies* for up to 60 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 90 guests, or a sit-down dinner for up to 56 guests split between the Dining Room and Fireside Lounge.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Standing reception: 90 guests

    “Exclusive use allows for wedding ceremonies* for up to 60 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 90 guests, or a sit-down dinner for up to 56 guests split between the Dining Room and Fireside Lounge.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Ceremony, seated: 60 guests

    “Exclusive use allows for wedding ceremonies* for up to 60 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 90 guests, or a sit-down dinner for up to 56 guests split between the Dining Room and Fireside Lounge.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Rooms: 19 rooms

    “For a truly exclusive experience, treat your guests to the entire property, including all 19 luxury guestrooms at Hotel Arts Kensington.”
    Read the source for rooms

  • Room types: 4 listed

    “Luxury Room”
    Read the source for room types

  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “For a truly exclusive experience, treat your guests to the entire property, including all 19 luxury guestrooms at Hotel Arts Kensington.”
    Read the source for whole property to yourselves

  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: Yes

    “All wedding receptions with a wedding ceremony will be required to purchase a Full Property Buyout.”
    Read the source for whole property must be taken with the wedding

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Culinary delights await with a special curated menu from our award winning restaurant, Oxbow.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Enjoy comfort food favourites with a lavish twist at our on-site restaurant and lobby bar.”
    Read the source for bar on site

  • Exclusive use required: Yes

    “All wedding receptions with a wedding ceremony will be required to purchase a Full Property Buyout.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: YYC

    “YYC”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Underground self-parking is free for hotel guests who book directly with Hotel Arts Kensington.”
    Read the source for parking

  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Exclusive use allows for wedding ceremonies* for up to 60 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 90 guests, or a sit-down dinner for up to 56 guests split between the Dining Room and Fireside Lounge.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Whether it is on our beautiful south facing patio with city views or beside the crackling fireplace in the elegant warmth of our fireside lounge – your event will be majestic and unforgettable.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

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