The Walper Hotel part of JdV by Hyatt
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About this property
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt, is a 4-star property located in the heart of Kitchener, Ontario. This Victorian hotel houses 82 rooms, including 25 suites, and sits within steps of TheMuseum and the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. The location puts guests in the center of Kitchener's cultural and historic district, with easy access to the city's main attractions.
Guestrooms are individually furnished and feature pillowtop beds with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen televisions with cable programming, and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs or showers featuring rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.6 out of 5.
Dining options include two restaurants and a coffee shop, with TWH Social serving as one of the main dining venues. A bar and lounge are available for drinks, providing multiple spots throughout the property for meals and beverages.
The property offers a 24-hour fitness center and a terrace with views. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, a hair salon, and 24-hour front desk service. The hotel features 8,000 square feet of conference space across four meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities, making it suitable for events and groups. A barbecue grill and outdoor furniture are available on-site.
Kitchener's cultural landmarks are within walking distance or a short drive. The University of Waterloo and St. Jacobs Farmers Market are 15 minutes away by car. Waterloo Regional Airport is 10 minutes from the property, while Toronto's Pearson Airport is 45 minutes away. Airways Transit provides airport shuttle service. Guest satisfaction is strong, with an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 1,000 reviews, and 100 percent of guests would recommend the property.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible late arrivals available anytime. Standard check-out is 11:00 AM. The Walper Hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs at a rate of $35 per stay, with a maximum of one dog per room. Service animals are allowed and exempt from fees.
Location & nearby attractions
TheMuseum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kitchener City Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kitchener Market - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Children's Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Victoria Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Mary's Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Joseph Schneider Haus - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Centre In The Square - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Grand River Rocks - 1.7 km / 1 mi
AMF Frederick Lanes - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Woodside National Historic Site - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 67.8 km / 42.1 mi
Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 89.3 km / 55.5 mi
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 105.1 km / 65.3 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 1
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We are pet friendly hotel. Pet charge is $35 per stay.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay
- 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 CAD 75 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: CAD 40.0 per night<
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.