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Character Home Downtown and 17th Av.

3.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a rug, a side table with a picture frame, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a large forest-themed wall mural, a bed, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a window, and a mural of a river and forest.
A hallway with a staircase, a potted plant, a large window with a tree view, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1624 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 0T7
  • Place, 17 Avenue SW
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, TELUS Spark
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a forest-themed wall hanging.

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a door.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large forest-themed wall mural, a neatly made bed, and a small bedside table with a plant.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

Basic Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large forest mural on the wall, a neatly made bed with a rolled towel, and a small framed picture on the wall.

Basic Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Character Home Downtown and 17th Av.

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free guesthouse has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and gas grills are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Character Home Downtown and 17th Av. offers 5 accommodations with rice cookers and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2017.

During your stay at Character Home Downtown and 17th Av., you're just a quick walk from 17 Avenue SW. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Calgary Tower and a few minutes from Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
As a guest of Character Home Downtown and 17th Av., you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Character Home Downtown and 17th Av. also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Calgary guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1917
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's NDD Stays Guesty App (link) mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are recommended to download the property's NDD Stays Guesty App (link) mobile app before check-in. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Property Registration Number BL267442
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Character Home Downtown and 17th Av. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews