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The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

Property class: 4
4-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Kitchener

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Urban)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Urban)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Historic)

Suite (Historic)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

About the area

Kitchener

Central Kitchener getaway .With a stay at this Downtown Kitchener hotel, you'll be steps from TheMuseum and Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Kitchener City Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kitchener City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Centre In The Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 12 min walk
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucero Canteen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Toro 88 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matter of Taste Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Kitchener
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Kitchener hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1893
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 75
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt to the airport?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is 7.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $138, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt offer free breakfast?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 23.00 per day.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have a pool?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt does not have a pool.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have a restaurant?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is home to TWH Social, which features brunch.

Does The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt to downtown Kitchener?

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt is 0.1 mi away from Kitchener.

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, hotel was unique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amallie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was broken so we had only limited options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sanae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, small room. Nice bar restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaspal

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi-Chun

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and comfortable, cozy room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025