Westmount River Inn

WARNING: This is a private home in a residential neighborhood facing a highway. I did not feel safe in this home as a woman travelling on my own. I had to be let in by calling a man living and working there who was creepy. My bedroom door did not lock securely (there was only a doorknob lock on one of the french doors that could be simply pushed open). There was religious paraphernalia decorating the house throughout (crucifixes, Virgin Mary). I had booked a 5-night stay, and when I tried to cancel immediately, after realizing I could not sleep there, I was told there were no refunds, no matter what. I had three friends who were staying elsewhere come and check it out, and they said they would never feel safe staying there. Even though I had to eat the cost, I moved out and paid to stay somewhere I felt comfortable and safe.

This is a very special inn in the Kensington neighbourhood of Calgary. Because there are only approximately 4 or 5 rooms, the house feels very homey from the minute you enter. The woodwork in the inn has been handcrafted by the co-host John and I have never before seen such a beautiful wood interior right down to the subtle maple leaves inlaid into the floors. These folks care about their house and more importantly about their guests. John and Kim, the hosts, couldn't do enough for us, from making us feel welcome to trying to accommodate most of our requests. Our King suite was totally lovely (fabulous bed) and frankly we would absolutely stay there again were we able to secure a room. Thank you John and kim. You have created a very special guest house!

I was looking online for a relaxing place to stay where I could run a bath and read a book. I found this property through some travel blogs and then booked via Expedia. I want to share my experience as now that my stay is over I do feel duped and I hope that this review helps people avoid the situation I found myself in.- Pulling up to the property was confusing as there was no signage indicating that this was the Westmount River Inn... or even that this place was a business of any sort. The surrounding properties were in disrepair, and looked like they had recently been broken into as their were smashed windows. The front door of the Inn" was locked and there were two doorbells. I had no idea which one to ring or how to get in.- The door was opened for me

We stayed at this beautiful, welcoming , InnIn view of bow river , for 7 wonderful days and the hosts , John and Kim were just wonderful and accommodating. The king room was just spectacular. The whole place was beautiful, to the wood floors to the beautiful paintings and awesome breakfasts. We were very happy staying here. There were always snacks and drinks available at all times. We are definitely coming back and it’s definitely must see!

was advertised as free parking very hard to find parking spot. was told air conditioning was broken should of had a major discount very hot to sleep. should not be advertised as 4 star without air conditioning. covid is not a good excuse to charge 4 star prices for a room too hot to conferably sleep. was told they were working on the air conditioningbut other reviews show its been down all summer, completly unexceptable. bathroom and jet tub were nice. lots of things like the fire place and steam shower did not work. defently too expensive and false advertised. also it would have been nice to had more than one set of keys so me and the girlfriend could both acsess the room. the woodwork was nice but the uncomfortable hot and aminities in the room that were broken or did not work really took away from the experience. the portable air conditioner in the stairwell should have been inside the bedroom.

*NOT* a traditional hotel, but a genuine gem! Yes, the owners asked us to remove our shoes at the door, yes it is literally their home. Not really bothersome, and in my case (I'm half Filipina and also take my shoes off in my house) a welcome change. The home itself is beautiful, filled with rich, gorgeous woodworking that I was told was custom, done by one of the home owners himself. The room was spotless and welcoming, and my boyfriend and I were even offered some delicious biscotti on the first day. The innkeepers/homeowners are INCREADIBLY kind, and if you want a nice treat, please stay here!(Also, there's just a lot of shops and whatnot nearby. Not necessarily walking distance for myself as a disabled woman, but not more than a 5 minute drive. I recommend the Oxbow for dinner!)

The owners make you feel welcome as a guest, in return you only admire the beautiful residence. We stayed in the King Room and it was very convenient with kitchen counter, fridge, and suite bathroom/shower. The location is great with easy access to Kensington area and downtown. Pedestrain/bike/escooter trails are readily accessible. Lot's of amazing food, coffee and drink choices close by. The rooms are fully air-conditioned. The road noise can be a bit noisy at times, but the room seals off well and even with a couple windows cracked, the room itself dampens noise. Which isn't surprised considering the great quality of craftsman woodwork that is a core part of the interior decor and furnishings. Bathrooms were nice with great shower setup. Suite toilet was slightly wobbly. Not really the space to do business work, as the table is a bit smallish. The space is more conducive to watching shows on your laptop, checking web, relaxed type of tasks. Make sure to register your car so you can park out front. Will stay again!

This is a very expensive private property to stay at. This is a house and it needs some work. Overall the experience was very disappointing, we had a suite and the bed was comfortable but the shower came out rusty and was not clean. The “hotel provided” soaps were large (used) bottles of Irish spring and head and shoulders. Our room had an adjoining room that had a bicycle lock wrapped around the handles as the lock between the rooms. We were given a basement room that was cold with no room temperature control and a very thin blanket. In the morning you hear everything going on in the house above you so it was hard to sleep once others started to get up. We also made a computer error when we booked through Expedia and booked for the wrong day. The owners would not offer a refund or allow us to change to a later date and blamed us for a loss of clients even though the mistake was more than a week away and we tried to get ahold of them immediately after the mistake was made. It took 2 days for a call to reach someone at the property and no one is regularly available.

We loved our stay here. It was clean and our room was gorgeous. Nice woodwork and a very luxurious bathroom with hottub and massage shower. The owners, Kim and John, are incredibly friendly and will make sure you have everything you need. It is also their home, so it feels more like a B&B. They gave us fresh lychee and sesamesnacks for the flight back home. The location is great. Short walk to Kensington district with shops and restaurants and right next to the river. No noise from outside was heard. I would recommend staying here for sure.

The Inn was a treat after staying in large lodges in Jasper and Banff. The decor was lovely and the cleanliness perfect. The location allowed parking and nearby restaurants. The innkeepers are very warm and kind, ready to fill out every need. We arrived on a very hot afternoon and Kim offered to make us watermelon smoothies.