Book Your Function at The Inn.
Modern luxury and gracious service.
Events at the Inn
We are intimate. Our Canadian Star Quality 4 star rated, 19 room boutique inn surrounds you with warm, opulent comfort and gracious service, inviting you to relax and reconnect. Situated along the picturesque Bow River, close to downtown Calgary in the charming neighborhood of Kensington, we cater to business and leisure stays, meetings, weddings, and private functions.
We are personal. Intuitive service is our passion – we anticipate your needs, we spend the time it takes to make your stay even more memorable, and we take care of every detail. From personal check-in to soul repairing cuisine and attentive service at our award winning Chef’s Table, we offer a premiere experience that is unique in Calgary.
Attaining the coveted four diamond AAA Rating, Chef’s Table ranks as a premier establishment, esteemed by inspectors, the hospitality industry, and over 52 million AAA/CAA members. Fewer than three percent of the 27,000 restaurants approved by AAA attain this prestigious distinction, and the Chef’s Table is one of just seven restaurants in Alberta to do so!
Where Magazine has also selected Chef’s Table for its “Best Hotel Dining” category for the last three years. Avenue Magazine complemented this with their “Best Kept Secret” award in March 2012, as well as their judges’ pick “Worth the Splurge” award in May of 2011. Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” was achieved in 2011 and 2012 in recognition of our eclectic wine offerings.
Whether it's corporate meetings, executive retreats, weddings, private dinners or cocktail parties—our intuitive service anticipates every need. We take the time to make your event memorable, and pursue perfection in service and luxury.
With resident Chef de Cuisine Chris Barton and his team, we offer the option of creating your own menu from our a la carte items. Menus change frequently to reflect ingredients at the peak of freshness and quality. We are happy to accommodate personal menu requests and/or allergies and dietary restrictions.
Our ever evolving wine list provides numerous options to suit all budgets and palates.
Our Maitre D’ will ensure your event is planned and executed with the highest level of service and professionalism. We are happy to provide additional recommendations and trusted contacts for décor, flowers, entertainment, and any other requirements your function might call for.
Our unique combination of intimate, modern luxury accommodations and award-winning find dining makes us one of Calgary’s best choices for private functions.
Book 15 of our 19 guest rooms and full use of Chef’s Table and we will close the Inn for your event, providing you with a premier experience that is unique in Calgary.
Venue Space at the Inn
For your private event at the Inn – three exquisite spaces
The Fireside Lounge embodies modern luxury as an open, semi private gathering area with French doors leading out onto a patio that overlooks the Bow River. The lounge can accommodate meetings for up to 40 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 60 guests – or a sit-down dinner for up to 36 guests.
Chef’s Table Exclusive Use combines both the dining room and Fireside Lounge to provide additional flexibility for hosting a larger private event. Exclusive use allows for wedding ceremonies for up to 60 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 100 guests, or a sit down dinner for up to 60 guests.
The Library provides a quiet, private room on the second floor that comfortably seats 10 guests boardroom style. It features a screen, flipcharts, high-speed wireless internet and speaker-phone capability. Coffee, tea and water is included and refreshed throughout the day, and a variety of meal options are available.
To book your event at the Inn, contact us today.
"Todd and I wanted to sincerely thank you and all the staff at
the Kensington Riverside Inn for making our wedding more amazing then we could
have ever dreamed. From the ceremony to the breakfast the next morning, we
couldn'thave asked for anything more. All our guests said the food, service, staff,
and rooms were nothing short of excellence. All our family and friends
commented that it was the best wedding that they have ever been to. We
couldn't agree more, we are still on cloud 9 and have the best
memories. Thanks to you all."- Todd and Tanya Brigden, married at the Inn Sunday, October 9th, 2011
“We can’t express enough how amazing our wedding day was at the Inn and it was because of all the staff. Thank you so much for all your help and support to make this time in our lives so magical. All of our friends and family were blown away by your hospitality, it truly was incredible.”
- Jenn and Ian Kerr, married at the Inn Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Jenny & Ian's wedding is featured on Wedding Obsession, the amazingly gorgeous Canadian wedding blog, as well as Weddings in Alberta, the inspiration room.
Check out http://www.calgarybride.ca/ for their latest blog, Riverside Romance, on August 13, 2011.
"The event was fantastic. Everything went really well. Michael was a very good host and helped me out a lot. My wife was very surprised. My guests were exceptionally happy with the food, atmosphere and blown away by the service.
We were very impressed. Thanks for everything."- Jeff Howard, surprise birthday party at the Inn Saturday, June 18th, 2011
