Be transported to South Beach North at the newly renovated Poolside by Hotel Arts. Lounge in luxury furnishings surrounded by modern decor, evoke the feeling of sun-drenched locales while sipping cool cocktails, take a dip into a refreshing urban oasis and nosh on fresh poolside bites.
Whatever your Calgary plans, a poolside reprieve is a must. Guests staying at Hotel Arts and Hotel Arts Kensington have priority access to this year-round hot spot. True to the Hotel Arts style, Poolside offers incredible culinary delights in a design-centric atmosphere.
Breakfast Poolside
Take advantage of the fresh, crisp morning air that Calgary is known for with coffee and breakfast served poolside (while staying warm with heated patio floor tiles and designer heat lamps). Poolside breakfast is exclusively available to hotel guests from 7:00am – 10:00am.
Dip and Dine
Planning an afternoon poolside? Lounge on the patio while you dip and dine. An instant favourite from their new summer menu is the Power Bowl, with chili marinated albacore tune, marinated chickpea, avocado and fermented pickled cucumber from the fresh summer menu. Or snack on Oysters and Pearls, a Maple Cured Salmon Maki Roll and Guacamole with Fresh Tortilla Chips.
Savour cocktails served from the new dedicated patio bar. Sip on classics like sangria, margaritas and mojitos or poolside creations like The Zia (El Tequileño Platino, Cointreau, Domaine De Cantone, Lemon, Absinthe) or Big Trouble in Little Tokyo (Toki, Cointreau Lime Juice, Falernum, Bitters). Lounging with a group? Share a poolside pitcher of Pineapple Mojito, White Peach Long Island, or Luxury Spritz.
Summer Nights
Enjoy a night-cap or romantic dinner on the luxurious poolside patio. Open until dusk, dine poolside around fire-top tables as illuminated globes dance around the pool. The evening menu features shared dishes with a focus on gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. Perfect for summer, enjoy the Fogo Island Fish and Chips, Grilled Shishito Peppers, and Pineapple and Chili Chicken Wings.
Pool Rules
Do’s
- Soak up the sun and enjoy the summer vibe at the Arts
- Sip cold drinks responsibly
- Enjoy yourself poolside…how often can you do this in the heart of Downtown Calgary?!
- Remember to apply sunscreen…we’d like to welcome you back soon (and pain free)
- Do remember that thongs and speedos are a privilege, not a right. Fabric is intended to cover those special places. A little mystery is always welcome in terms of poolside attire.
Don’ts
- Don’t do anything that begins with the phrase “Hey everyone, watch this!”
- Don’t stare (wear your shades)
- Unless you’re equipped with gills, don’t breathe underwater.
- Don’t dive or jump into the pool…it’s too shallow and we appreciate you in your current healthy form.
- Don’t run on the pooldeck…chill out and relax. Erase “I’m in a rush” from your vocabulary.
Hotel guests have full access to the pool. Non-hotel guests are welcome to experience Poolside by Hotel Arts on a first- come first-serve basis. A pool usage fee ($10/person: Mon-Thurs and $20/person: Fri-Sun & during Stampede) will apply for non-hotel patrons who use the pool.
