These courtyard view rooms offer the same serene setting as some of our favourite parks. The perfect urban getaway, this collection of rooms are positioned in the quietest locations throughout the building with views onto our internal courtyards and lane. Pocket rooms are available with one queen, one king, or two queen beds.
This room type includes our accessibility rooms. These rooms are located along the King and Queen Street sides of The Walper Hotel and are perfect for soaking in the scene starting with unrivaled views of the Kitchener cityscape. Cityview Kings are aptly named as all the rooms in this collection have one amazingly comfortable king bed.
This room type includes our accessibility rooms. These rooms are located along the King and Queen Street sides of The Walper Hotel and are perfect for soaking in the scene starting with unrivaled views of the Kitchener cityscape. Cityview Kings are aptly named as all the rooms in this collection have one amazingly comfortable king bed.
Services
Each room comes stocked with just enough heritage, quirk and charm coupled with lovely modern amenities to ensure your comfort! Our hotel rooms are fitted with the finest of furnishings, custom wallpaper, loads of natural light and tech friendly options for the sophisticated traveller. We aimed for the perfect balance of timeless glamour and contemporary comfort, and we're sure you'll agree that we have succeeded.
Launch your morning from the sunniest location in the hotel and enjoy your breakfast overlooking the corner of Queen & King streets on the second floor of The Walper Hotel. Located on the second floor of the hotel, The Lokal is an inspired cocktail lounge open to guests and the surrounding community.
We're always looking for new ways to make your stay a unique experience! These seasonal packages celebrate our neighbourhood and let you immerse yourself in what makes Waterloo Region special. And as always, we'd love to help you plan your trip any time of year! If you are interested it adding an additional night or you have any tailored requests, please contact us.
Explore the old-world charm of the Village of St. Jacobs, then spend the evening in an urban boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown Kitchener. We'll be sure to provide you with a listing of our favourite quaint shops & cafes of St. Jacobs and city hot spots for a cocktail or impromptu photoshoot! And as always, we'd love to help you plan your trip any time of year!
The Walper is surrounded by over 30+ patios of every style and flavour - from speakeasy to tiki! Borrow a Walper Bicycle and go a bit further afield to find even more hidden gems, using our Walper Recommended Patio Guide! And as always, we'd love to help you plan your trip any time of year! If you are interested it adding an additional night or you have any tailored requests, please contact us.
Reviews (21)
K. LaRoche
Dec 26, 2021
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Chantelle Z.
Dec 23, 2021
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I stayed at this hotel after my wedding. I tried multiple times to book an event space for my guests to enjoy a cake after the ceremony but nobody returned my calls. I asked many time for our guests rooms to be on the same floor, but they were not. With the very high price to stay I expected breakfast bit when I got to the restaurant they told me my room wasn't on the list. There was no room service to get food to your room. There were no amenities or even a bathtub in the room. I booked the King suite which was smaller then rhe queen suite my parents stayed in. It's "boutique" decor is not worth
Sarah
Dec 21, 2021
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Sherry Montfort
Nov 30, 2021
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I did not actually stay at the Walper, although my daughter and her wedding party did.
They got ready for the wedding at the Walper and my daughter forgot her veil there. The manager drove her veil to the wedding venue to save us going back and delaying the wedding!
He went above and beyond what was necessary and it was so appreciated! Also, the food they had while getting ready was terrific! Thank you again to the GM!
They got ready for the wedding at the Walper and my daughter forgot her veil there. The manager drove her veil to the wedding venue to save us going back and delaying the wedding!
He went above and beyond what was necessary and it was so appreciated! Also, the food they had while getting ready was terrific! Thank you again to the GM!
Taleen D.
Nov 30, 2021
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My husband and I stayed here for a week in October and we enjoyed our stay! From the moment we checked in, the staff was attentive, helpful and friendly. Antonia at the front desk would greet us every time we came back to the hotel and gave us recommendations for places to eat. She ensured we had a quiet room on the 5th floor after asking about how loud the street facing rooms would be. Our room was spacious and clean, and we loved the hotel's use of refillable, natural shampoo/conditioner/soap (which smelled amazing!). The building itself is beautiful and has a lot of history, and it contrasts
Robert Kubbinga
Nov 21, 2021
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The hotel was amazing! We held our wedding downtown at DTK Chapel and then took photos at the Walper. The hotel was so accommodating with everything! They gave us access to all the common areas of the hotel for photos and helped us in any way we needed! Thank you very much for all your help!
We stayed the night as well. The room was beautiful!
We stayed the night as well. The room was beautiful!
Alana Armas
Oct 13, 2021
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My husband and I recently got married at the Walper Hotel and it was honestly a perfect weekend. The Walper Hotel itself is such a beautiful venue and hotel, it made for a perfect intimate wedding with our family and friends. The entire staff, from the wedding coordinators, chef, front reception, to the servers and bartenders at the wedding were outstanding. They made planning the wedding so easy, and we loved staying at the hotel leading up to and after the wedding. The accommodations were excellent and our wedding guests that stayed overnight really loved the hotel. My husband and I will definitely
W. B.
Oct 12, 2021
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Ashley Miel
Aug 29, 2021
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To start off, the hotel seemed beautiful and spacious online. The front desk staff were nice as we were checking in. Once getting to our room we noticed a few things that were off. The room was much smaller than what was shown online and the room was clean for the most part.
The door made loud squeeks and the toilet couldn't flush solids. The maintenance staff were excellent at fixing the problem promptly.
Now the reason for the one star is because the room was not sound proof by any means. There was a wedding that was happening on the second floor that you could clearly hear the bass and lyrics
The door made loud squeeks and the toilet couldn't flush solids. The maintenance staff were excellent at fixing the problem promptly.
Now the reason for the one star is because the room was not sound proof by any means. There was a wedding that was happening on the second floor that you could clearly hear the bass and lyrics
Dianne Freeman
Aug 28, 2021
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Teena D.
Nov 21, 2019
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I spent last night at the Walper Hotel, a boutique hotel downtown at Queen Street S and King Street W. It was constructed in 1893 for $75,000 after a previous hotel had burned down in 1892. In September 2013, the hotel was bought by a group for $4.6 million and renovated in 2016 .
My room was small but cute with some funky touches. There was a safe, coffee maker, iron, etc. My bed was comfy. The hotel is walkable to restaurants and shopping.
WIFI was complimentary and was fairly speedy. Two bottles of water in the fridge were also complimentary. There were two options for parking. $25
My room was small but cute with some funky touches. There was a safe, coffee maker, iron, etc. My bed was comfy. The hotel is walkable to restaurants and shopping.
WIFI was complimentary and was fairly speedy. Two bottles of water in the fridge were also complimentary. There were two options for parking. $25
Darren R.
Apr 24, 2019
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If you want to stay somewhere that doesn't care about simple decency or recognizes the fact as a hospitality company they're in the business of taking care of guests... this is your place.
Michael at reception was the rudest, least-helpful service industry employee I've ever met. He and his Manager literally turned my wife away at 10:30pm on a reservation that had already been pre-paid for by a company who invited her to stay here as their guest and paid to fly her into town for the night, because she did not have $250 cash on hand for a security deposit on a reservation that had
Michael at reception was the rudest, least-helpful service industry employee I've ever met. He and his Manager literally turned my wife away at 10:30pm on a reservation that had already been pre-paid for by a company who invited her to stay here as their guest and paid to fly her into town for the night, because she did not have $250 cash on hand for a security deposit on a reservation that had
Amanda B.
Apr 20, 2019
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It's a really good looking hotel. It sells itself as high end. We paid extra to switch rooms in order to have a bathtub. The room is 1/2 the size of every other room. My partner and I can't walk around in it at the same time. The bath tub had hair from prior guests in it, the table top was sticky (the guest book was stuck to it). There is no counter space in the bath room and, because the sink is SO TINY, I soaked my feet while washing my face. We can't figure out how to adjust the air. There was no plug for the bath tub. The keys keep losing function. It's 2:23 PM pm and our
Steve M.
Oct 20, 2018
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Bonnie B.
May 20, 2018
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Not sure where to start - front desk on Saturday May 19th was a horrible experience. He couldn't explain parking or breakfast. We got past that. Then in the room there was NO
WAY to adjust the temperature - although there was one. It was a humid day and I wanted to lower the temperature from 24C. Not possible - there was a master control. I call the front desk they said they would handle it. Came back from dinner and no ability to change. The moved me to another room SAME. Unreal something is really wrong here. The rooms are lovely but my advice is to not stay here the service is dreadful
WAY to adjust the temperature - although there was one. It was a humid day and I wanted to lower the temperature from 24C. Not possible - there was a master control. I call the front desk they said they would handle it. Came back from dinner and no ability to change. The moved me to another room SAME. Unreal something is really wrong here. The rooms are lovely but my advice is to not stay here the service is dreadful
Erin K.
Nov 20, 2017
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I used The Walper Hotel as my wedding venue (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception) and can't say enough about how amazing it was!
I was such an intimate space for my wedding on 90 people.
The renos highlighted the beauty of the building and there were so many great spots to take pictures after the ceremony.
Chynna and Kirstin are AMAZING wedding coordinators. They helped me with every little detail and helped keep my day worry free.
Have your wedding at The Walper Hotel, you won't regret it!!
I was such an intimate space for my wedding on 90 people.
The renos highlighted the beauty of the building and there were so many great spots to take pictures after the ceremony.
Chynna and Kirstin are AMAZING wedding coordinators. They helped me with every little detail and helped keep my day worry free.
Have your wedding at The Walper Hotel, you won't regret it!!
Mohamed S.
Sep 26, 2017
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This is a nice and clean hotel compared to the other ones in Kitchener. The people are the front desk are kind and the rooms are spacious enough. It was a little loud but I chose the room on the main rd. They offered me a quiet one on the off street but it's ok. I enjoy some life. The bathrooms are nice and they give complementary boxed water. Big plus to me. I'll defiantly stay here when I'm back in Kitchener. I would give it a 4 star rating maybe even a 5 on a good day and if they maybe had a pool.
I hate that there is no parking. And they tell you there is a garage across the
I hate that there is no parking. And they tell you there is a garage across the
Behzad A.
Sep 24, 2017
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Unfortunately, this is not an exaggerated rating :/ The Walper has a long way to go.
Pros:
- Great location, in the heart of Kitchener. Close to decent restaurants, city hall, the tech hub
- Nice room decor
- Close to cheap public parking
- Free Wifi
Cons:
- Paper-thin walls. We were constantly woken up by noise from adjacent rooms, but also from street level (we stayed on floors 5 and 3). Drunk people, engine sounds, street cleaners could be heard clearly.
- Shampoo/body wash/conditioner in the showers were used. Instead of individually-sealed hotel shampoo, they have large squeeze containers
Pros:
- Great location, in the heart of Kitchener. Close to decent restaurants, city hall, the tech hub
- Nice room decor
- Close to cheap public parking
- Free Wifi
Cons:
- Paper-thin walls. We were constantly woken up by noise from adjacent rooms, but also from street level (we stayed on floors 5 and 3). Drunk people, engine sounds, street cleaners could be heard clearly.
- Shampoo/body wash/conditioner in the showers were used. Instead of individually-sealed hotel shampoo, they have large squeeze containers
Rosina R.
Jul 17, 2017
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A truly stunning hotel! Our first time in the area, we bought tickets to a play in Stratford and decided to stay here, a brisk half hour drive away through cute country roads. From the moment we walked in we were delighted by the beautiful, modern decor. They definitely have an eye for detail, from the local handmade soap, to the delicious Chemex-style coffee and tea waiting for us in our room with a personal note from our hosts. Being unfamiliar with the area, we were given lots of eating and shopping recommendations from hosts as well (via their handy text messaging service, which by the way
Mike F.
Jul 10, 2017
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The hotel was okay. A decent renovation of an very old building. The issue was the incorrect charges on my credit card and their insistence that they had not done it.
It took over a week to get it resolved, every time I spoke with the hotel they said they had not charged my credit card, MasterCard said yes they did. In the end they said "oh so sorry" they made a mistake.
Rather than LISTEN to my concern they just TOLD me what they hoped would make me go away. I would not recommend staying here. If they would have taken my first inquiry serious, investigated and made the correction
It took over a week to get it resolved, every time I spoke with the hotel they said they had not charged my credit card, MasterCard said yes they did. In the end they said "oh so sorry" they made a mistake.
Rather than LISTEN to my concern they just TOLD me what they hoped would make me go away. I would not recommend staying here. If they would have taken my first inquiry serious, investigated and made the correction
Reid Y.
Nov 26, 2014
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Weird, I thought there was another listing for this place? Anyway..
great classic hotel that's been redone for modern era. Rooms aren't incredibly pricey so I've stayed here on two business trips. The room locks are a bit janky so the key is really big and the keychain is also large. You can leave it at the front desk if you want or lug it around with you.
Rooms are large and some are bigger than others. Depends on where you're put I guess. Their breakfast is also great - the Walper sandwich is a must if you are going to get breakfast there.
Only gripe - the Wifi in the hotel
great classic hotel that's been redone for modern era. Rooms aren't incredibly pricey so I've stayed here on two business trips. The room locks are a bit janky so the key is really big and the keychain is also large. You can leave it at the front desk if you want or lug it around with you.
Rooms are large and some are bigger than others. Depends on where you're put I guess. Their breakfast is also great - the Walper sandwich is a must if you are going to get breakfast there.
Only gripe - the Wifi in the hotel
