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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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20 Queen St S., Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6
  • Place, Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchener City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre In The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Historic King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Urban King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Urban Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Historic) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking and conference space are on-site.
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offers 92 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from TheMuseum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 7 minutes by car from University of Waterloo and 12 minutes from St Jacobs Farmers Market
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Kitchener hotel is smoke free.

TWH Social – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 18 per day)
  • Uncovered parking on site (CAD 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TWH Social

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 8,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 23.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 18 per day (427 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off CAD 75 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive smart lock details.
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

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Walper
Walper Hotel
Walper Hotel Kitchener
Walper Kitchener
Walper Terrace Kitchener
The Walper Hotel Kitchener, Ontario
The Walper Hotel
The Walper Hotel part of JdV by Hyatt
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Kitchener
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel Kitchener

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Devansh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms close to many good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ERICKA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a hotel. Will return for sure. clean room, lovely staff. Made this stay special
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with a boutique European feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, comedy shows Friday and Saturday, super funny
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and comfortable, cozy room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay and restaurant were very good, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay again at the Walper! Clean rooms and friendly service every time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good enough gym, clean and nice room. A bit too cold weather but nothing you could do about that :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service were amazing. I would 100% stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City view rooms are very noisy at night. Hotel was ok otherwise. Restaurant food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, hotel was unique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramneek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff, made the stay so much easier and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room updates were great, friendly staff, good exercise room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, small room. Nice bar restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as we walked in, the staff greeted us very well. They were very friendly and proficient! The room was very clean and tidy when we came in as well. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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