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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
2 restaurants; lunch, dinner, and brunch served
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $157
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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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 comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Historic King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Urban King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Urban Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite (Historic) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4-star hotel in Downtown Kitchener
2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, 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 onsite.
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offers 92 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 8000 square feet (743 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 18 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Kelly

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

ERICKA

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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

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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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

Leah

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

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, staff went above and beyond, especially at the restaurant, when they made a mistake they went above and beyond to make it right. If you are looking for a clean, friendly hotel with great coffee spots nearby, definitely check this place out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location Spacious room Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025