Review from October on their older page.

Just got back from staying at the Walper for Oktoberfest in Kitchner.

When first arriving it was confusing where to park as the signs were small, but after driving by 3 times we found the lot.

We checked in and went up to our room. It was clean for the most part, but one window had the screen partially taped with scotch tape. Why not just change it?... more

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... more

Nice, but...

Would have been better if it weren't for the guests above us make noise all night (walking, dropping things,etc).

CP value is good and near city center!

Found a historical spot in this old hotel. The room floor is squeaking and yet everything is great.

loved our stay

I was expecting a standard continental breakfast, but it turned out to be a sit down & order kind of thing. It was great to have a warm meal (sausage, eggs, potatoes). The menu also had pancakes and breakfast sandwiches (which were yummy!) Breakfast that was included was SO much better than i expected.

Great location downtown Kitchener

I had a great experience everything was excellent except for the buffet breakfast the next morning was a very lacking in food and there was been a lot of space in the dining area

Not worth the money

Our room was a mish mash of furnishings and finishes. There wasn't any hot water in the bathroom. The heating system was poor. We did not enjoy our stay.

Small things need to be fixed all over.

The stay was fine. I've stayed at the hotel many times before and probably would again. I love the bedding and the look of the old building. Love the art in the hallways. I had an exhausting day and currently there is no room service which was a bit of a downer. Things are being renovated. Breakfast and coffee was good in the morning. The room itself had a few small problems, trim coming away... more

Surprise ticket

parking ticket after paying bill No time to argue

Great hotel! Great location in heart of Kitchener!

This is our 3rd stay at this historic hotel for Oktoberfest. We love the ambiance and character of the Walper as well as the convenience of the location. We were pleasantly upgraded to a large suite due to overbooking. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The weekend breakfast buffet was delicious and we loved the freshly-baked almond croissants. We definitely recommend this hotel and will... more

Quaint hotel in the downtown core

Have always known about this hotel but never stayed there. It is in a very convenient location in downtown Kitchener. The old rustic and grandeur still comes through in many aspects but they have successfully done quite a bit of modernization. Although some can argue a room is a room, this place does give a feel that you are part of history.

nice historic hotel in downtown Kitchener

We had the upgraded room - they have done their best with an historic hotel but it leaves a lot to be desired - not bad value for the money

Centrally Located Older Hotel

Walper was built when "room with bath" had significance. Half the rooms had baths, half had to use common toilet and shower rooms at hall's end. Now rooms without baths are joined to rooms with bath as their living room. You get nice sense of space, aided by a flat-screen TV in each room. Staff was great except those serving breakfast. We picked the hotel for rave breakfast reviews but at 10:00... more

Average old style hotel

The room was small and oddly setup - slightly warm and musty smelling. This hotel is trapped in the 70's with the feel of a sophisticated road-side motel. We stayed for a wedding, wouldn't stay again except out of necessity. Parking is located in municipal lot - strange. Disappointing overall when you factor the price... The best times are passed for this relic and the prices should reflect that.

Extremely helpful staff, good bed and central

The front desk staff were extremely pleasant and helpful in all encounters, and offered good suggestions for places to eat/visit. We were upgraded to a nicer room without asking. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was quite good.

Jodey's

Easy check in, nice room, breakfast was great! Free parking! I will definitely be back.

Cool downtown building

Clean, quite and comfortable bed in a older downtown building. Was a little disappointed at first with there parking. They have none, need to park around the back at public parking lot and is not included with the price of the hotel. Big rooms with kitchenette and separate living room.

Stayed on business trip

Very nice quaint hotel. Very historic, good location, walking distance to many downtown businesses. The room, although recently updated, still felt a little dated. I am sure they are trying to maintain a historical presence. Neat bathroom and very old light fixtures in the room.

Wonderful Historic Hotel

We had a wonderful stay at the Walper for 2 nights in July. We loved the atmosphere, the furnishings, and the surrounding area. We were able to park the car and walk to shops and restaurants, including the coffee shop attached to the Walper, great sandwiches, muffins etc, with very reasonable prices.
The staff was friendly and always helpful.
We... more

Old but charming

Hotels are hotels, anywhere you go they all seem similar. That's what makes the Walper interesting. Yes the building is quite old, but not old enough to be an antique feel, it still has a historic feel to it. They keep it in good condition, and have a few historical plaques around the hallways. It is also centrally located, with... more

Quirky, hit and miss - beware billing practices

The Walper sells itself on old world, historic charm. It wants to be a sophisticated, culturally central part of downtown Kitchener. Yes and no. Yes, it's got a great location. Yes, it's old with lots of rich, dark wood and high ceilings. My renovated room had a few old fixtures. Yes, its got a lovely cafe on the street corner.... more

Downtown Hotel close to St Mary's Hospital

When we called in for the St Mary's Hospital compassionate rate we were quoted a higher rate than we could get through Expedia. As well parking was extra although St Marys had advised it was free parking. At check out the staff did adjust our bill for this. As we are from a rual background, arriving downtown in the evening was a little unsettling as we are not used to the downtown culture and... more

The hotel has nice downtown location. The room was large and mostly well maintained. The air conditioning in our room did not work; apparently temperamental temperature controllers are an on-going issue in some rooms. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant was disappointing with under cooked poached eggs and toast that was baked dry.

back again and loving it

it was like coming home to an old relative Ihad a great sleep in a wonderful bed-everything so convenient and well laid out-my bus was 1 1/2 hours late-i had to iron and shower and get unpacked and get to blues reception-i was late for the buffet but I would have been much later whtout my booking at The Walper-and breakfast was very very comfortable-we will be back

Super pour le prix.

Nice historical building.

Building in good condition. Has been updated. Staff are very friendly. Brunch was a little disappointing.

Nice hotel

The staff were pleasant and check in/check out was very quick and painless. The room itself was good, with a comfortable bed and clean bathroom. The problems were lack of light (lamps gave off nothing and there was no overhead light), cap on volume on TV (we found a quiet channel we could barely hear over the very loud a/c) and lastly the a/c was not very good, would turn off randomly and was... more

Great Service

Checked in at 815pm after booking via Expedia. Not a lot of parking available. Staff VERY helpful and told us if our room wasn't suitable to tell them (we had 5 & 3 year old with us). Room was very nice with a King bed and pullout couch but not quite enough space for the kids to sleep. They set us up in a room with 2 queens which was great. Also recommended parking just around the corner (new,... more

classy hotel with character

Opted not to stay in a chain for a change and decided on an independent downtown hotel. Great decision. Everything about the Walper was terrific. Definitely would stay there again and recommend it highly. Some street noise in the morning but it was expected since it was downtown.

Classy hotel with downtown location

Absolutely enjoyed my stay at The Walper Hotel. Staff on several occasions went out of their way to be helpful and make my stay wonderful. From the housekeeping staff who advised me on the bus routes and prices, to the front desk staff who made this a wonderful holiday and not forgetting the breakfast staff who attended to my dietary needs and made sure my coffee cup was always full. My bacon... more

A very relaxing but exciting staying

I live in Toronto with my two sons. As everybody knows it is a very busy city.Looking for an exciting but relaxing weekend we went to Kitchener to see our favourite band: Aerosmith. We had a wonderful staying at the Waller hotel. We liked everything around and we enjoyed the delicious brunch/breakfast. We hope we would be able to return next year for the music festival again. Thank you very much.

Loud

Was kept up until 1am by a band playing right below our room!

It was really nice. I didn't know the history of the hotel when we booked and am glad I was able to read about it. The staff were very friendly and accomodating.

Nice hotel, but pricey for small room

We stayed two nights for a concert, and I guess to start the bed was a king and very comfortable! There was a keurig k cup coffee maker with cups of coffee and tea which was nice! Very clean and inviting with big windows. I would say my only negative comment would be that our room was small, the bathroom door was very large and was awkward to manuver in there. We used the valet parking and they... more

Historic hotel in the heart of Kitchener

Booked a room for 4 and was pleasantly surprised by the sitting room as well as the adequate size of the bedroom.

Not the cleanest hotel

We don't think the room hadn't been cleaned in a bit. There were dark long hairs all over the washroom, the toilet was soiled and fresh stains on the duvet. I would not stay their again. My coworkers had the same experience.

Nice hotel though it's old building.

I'm satisfied during my stay there for one day. I loved the food they prepared for breakfast and the all staff were friendly.

good location

Good service,very good breakfast,hotel needs some renovation.

Older hotel needs the renovations that are startin

Wedding venue for my son shower barely worked the ministers did not work at all it has started the renovations that are badly needed

Place smelled like dirty people who've not bathed

The hotel is downtown Kitchener, and has not parking available unless you pay $20 for valet parking. You have to park down the street in public parking. It is an old hotel, which has some charms, but when you get past the front lobby and enter the hallways to the rooms and into the room, it did not have the... more

Historic experience but some rooms need updating

The hotel has a certain charm however this is overshadowed by excessive outside noise and malfunctioning equipment. The heat/AC system did not work optimally in either of the rooms in which I stayed despite some adjustment by hotel staff. Located in the heart of downtown, there was a lot of loud traffic noise, especially motorcycles, as well as a number of 'street people' in the area both day... more

Nice old hotel in downtown Kitchener

This is an old hotel in downtown Kitchener that is undergoing renovations. My room had been renovated and was very nice. Spacious, nice bathroom and amenities, free wifi, etc. Guests should be patient since the work is still ongoing. However I do recommend it and will return. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Nice Hotel close to the University Graduation.

I was so happy with the Walper Hotel. Our stay included myself and my three daughters. We had such a wonderful stay, that one of my daughters stayed one more night, with friends of hers.

The staff made the difference

First time staying at the Walper. Had previously stayed at the Delta numerous times and a few hotels further out from the core. The staff made the difference in my opinion of the hotel. They were always friendly and helpful. That isn't so easy to find these days. A few points: Do not stay on the East side of the hotel as the noise from King street is so loud and goes on almost all night that it... more

Nothing like the website

Our hallway smelled like urine, old mismatched furniture, poor service, desk wouldn't break any bills so I literally had to leave the hotel and go around the corner to buy water. Was told that although check out was at 11 you would be given a grace period. By 11:10 the concierge was giving us a hard time to check out. I was very disappointed. Also the door locks kept sticking.

Wonderful Wedding Spot, potentially dangerous food

My girlfriend and I attended a wedding at the Walper Hotel May 24th.
Pros:
Everything was set up beautifully and the staff and servers were very friendly.
The enterance to the area the reception was held was very well furnished and looked amazing, especially at night time.
We had a room that provided quiet from the street and a great... more

Charming and comforting

Get your old fashion key and enjoy a great room with fridge and Kuerig coffee machine! Nice duvets and linens. Towels were very soft and bathroom was stunning. Organic soaps and shampoos. I will definitely book there again. Just walk out the door to grab a cab! Parking down the street is an extra $14.50 overnight.

Nice hotel, lots of character in restaurant

We enjoyed the building, the staff were very helpful and informative. Our room was too small but in good condition and with a comfortable king sized bed. Our waitress shared some of the hotel history that we found interesting.

Check the TV before you unpack

TV did not work in room. Asked front desk to look into it while I was at dinner. Came back to room after dinner and TV still not working. No note or voicemail from front desk. Had to call front desk again - staff member I had spoken to before went offshift - had to repack and move rooms. Very inconvenient.

Lots of history

Decent hotel, rooms could have been bigger though. No parking included either

Charming and slightly run-down old hotel in Kitchener

The Walper is one of those mildly run-down 19th century North American hotels that I usually appreciate much. It is surely a charming place, even if not in the best of all shapes. It makes a point of having been freshly redecorated in the 80ies, but then, this was not exactly yesterday. Obviously, a good feeling for style was not... more

Beautiful accommodation in downtown Kitchener

It was very enjoyable! The room was beautiful and was located in downtown Kitchener where there are lots of places to go! They were clean and my room had a modern but historic look. There was also a Keurig coffee brewer in the room. The service at the front desk was very helpful when I asked them various questions about the hotel, parking, and the surroundings. The one criticism would be that... more

Old Hotel that shows its age!

Hotel well past its prime. Rooms have cracked ceilings and plumbing that does not work well. Street noise and adjacent room noise a big problem. Beds were ok. Room rate higher than newer and nicer hotels closer to our venue. As well, parking is an additional $14.50 a night. I will not be returning to this hotel. On the plus side, the hotel bar, below street level, offered both excellent service... more

A walk in to History

If you enjoy a place with alot of history this is your hotel. Built in 1896 it has a great story of having hosted Prime MInister and various other famous people. If you up for a pint, I would suggest going to the "Rum Runner" pub in the basement. They have some very tasty craft beer on tap. Overall I enjoyed staying in a older hotel, it has been well kept, however the standard room is a tad... more

A Gem in Downtown Kitchener

Stayed at this historic hotel. Absolutely loved it from the facade to the lobby to the rooms. All classic. Max at the front desk is exceptional when it comes to securing your satisfaction. The king bed was the best hotel night sleep that I have had to date. Planning a future stay and searching for a reason to do so.... more

Nice and unique

Very nostalgic! Beautiful hotel, would highly recommend. Nice change from the typical hotel experience.

Drab, Run-down, Neglected

I have learned that I should ALWAYS check on Trip Advisor before booking a hotel! I went on someone's recommendation that this was an OK hotel close to the function I was attending. I think it would be best to list my complaints in point form:
"Valet" parking consists of 3 parking spots close to the building, where you park... more

Historic Hotel better than New

On out way to St Mary's we booked a last minute stay at the Walper Hotel. When we arrived we were greeted by Max who was very personable, friendly and helpful. We booked a King room and was pleasantly surprised that it included 1 bedroom and a couch, along with a Fridge and Microwave which was lovely. The hotel is... more

close to Victoria Park where we had an event

It was okay. One elevator was not working and the dining room is hard to fnd. The rooms are old fashioned which we liked. Our room was spacious and had a small kitchen.

In desperate need of reno

The staff were pleasant and check-in was efficient. That's where the good ends. I stayed at this hotel because it was close to a client that I was visiting and saw that it had a 3.7 - 4.0 rating on most review sites. I'm not sure how it achieved that rating though, since the rooms look like they haven't been updated since the 70s. The pipes rattle when you run the shower and the walls must be... more

Convenient stay in Ktchener.

Had meeting close to hotel by which the placement of hotel made it easy to get to.

no security and messed up finances!

First, there are no security cameras anywhere. So, at 11pm, 12am, 1am, 2am, etc., when a creepy looking man that turned out to be with a traveling music show, but did not speak English, kept banging on my door and calling, the hotel "security" would get there 10 min later, but did not actually run into them til about 4am. THEN, I get back and my bill is (still) completely messed up. Charged me... more

lovely vintage hotel

great rooms, and had meals in each of the restaurants. very good experience, and very reasonably priced.

Can be better

The location is OK. But the hotel is really old. Rooms have only air conditioner heating / cooling that runs every few seconds. Had to turn it off in order to get to sleep. The washroom was very clean. But the shower was not running 100% when the bottom tap was closed. The shower controls were not easy to use, had to use some force to get the water to shower. Room smelled funny (of some kind of... more

An old Hotel in need of a lot of TLC

I posted a review on Expedia a couple of days ago... apparently that review has been hidden., so I shall post here as a follow up.
Lets just say that this hotel needs to have a lot of love to become an elegant 1890's hotel with 1890's class and style.
The kitchen staff need hair-nets - my girlfriend wound up... more

Not Recommended

The hotel committed many things and those were not there and it screwed up my stay. The bed sheets were having holes :O , the heating system runs automatically with a great noise and along with that sound whole night there will be a sound of someone pulling some chains or shutters (don't know from where that come). The most... more

Terrible experience

The location is very good. However the room was a great disappointment. I booked a queen suite.There was bad smell in the room. The microwave wae out of order. The carpet seemed dirty. The bedding was ok. The washing machine was terrible that it semed no one used it for more years. I stayed for ten days. The service was... more

Ancient heating system ruined stay

I stayed here on a business trip in January. My group was obviously given the unrenovated rooms, as we all reported the same problems in the morning. The heating system is ancient and louder than any I have ever experienced in a hotel. I ended up turning it off to sleep, and since it was about -25C that night, I... more

Huge disappointment

Five years ago, my husband brought me to Walper Terrace for a weekend and purposed to me. This past weekend (Feb 15, 2014) was our anniversary so my husband surprised me with a night away at Walper to bring back those special memories of our engagement. Let me say, this second time was a huge disappointment!!! Our first stay we... more

Beautiful corner suite and great location in downtown Kitchener

We came to Kitchener to go to a concert at the Centre in the Square and decided to stay downtown at the Walper and be able to walk to the concert and nearby restaurants. The reception was very friendly, and they gave us room 509, a corner suite that looks newly renovated, although it has lovely high ceilings and has... more

History and comfort in Kitchener

We bought a groupon coupon special to go to the Walper,have Sunday brunch( best on Sunday's)and 2 adult entries to the children's museum special show about sexuality.I loved being there-the staff were very very helpful and the brunch had such delicious dishes.
There is an added attraction knowing al Capone lived there,lady gaga hid there,and Lennox Lewis stayed there as... more

Historic Property but rooms need a PROPER reno

The Walper Hotel is a historic property in downtown Kitchener, great location and walking distance to many area attractions. Very neat property with a lot of potential, however, the "recently" renovated rooms are far from recent! One of the worst beds I have ever slept in... Overall though, very unique and historic hotel and it is not AWFUL but it... more

Try a professional renovation company

It's hard to evaluate a place that has such astounding potential while at the same time has such little attention to the details that make a memorable stay. At this moment I am sitting in a gorgeous room with soaring ceilings, beautiful curtains, an amazingly comfortable bed and beautiful antique light fixtures that add ambience and style. So far, so... more

Wonderful and Unique

My husband and I had the opportunity to attend the Chriskindl (German Christmas Festival) the weekend of Dec. 7/8. We chose the Walper because of its close proximity to the event, downtown Kitchener. We loved how rich the hotel was in history and its one of a kind unique-ness! Our room was like a quaint apartment with a kitchenette (granite... more

Sleep with the Ghosts of Forgotten Prime Ministers

This is an 1890's hotel that oozes charm in a 31/2 star way. Warmly greeted by staff, free warm pastries , tips on parking. Room a junior suite, clean, bed comfortable, tub bath. HVAC noisy in bedroom, we shut it off. Cafe looked good, but we did not try. Right downtown, a 5 minute walk from the centr on the... more

Loved it

Loved It we stayed here on the the weekend (Nov 22 and 23)
I have read some of the reviews and to those people who complain about the Walper Hotel need to go and spend their money and stay at a standard hotel for double the cost. This hotel is beautiful and definitely interesting the history alone is awesome. Staff... more

Five Stars for Character

The Walper is teeming with history. No, it may not be the best hotel for business travellers, and no, it may not have the highest-quality of amenities. But for historical purposes, this property deserves five stars. Hotels just don't FEEL like this anymore; I felt like I was sleeping in a different epoch.
With all that said, the rooms are... more

The Walper is a great place to stay in K-W

We had a weekend stay in Kitchener in early November, following the open house events at UWaterloo. The location was great, in downtown Kitchener in walking distance to the Kitchener Farmers Market. Overnight parking is free on weekends, so we parked out car and walked to visit shops and restaurants. Our room was comfortable, with two large beds, an espresso... more

Downtown location, arts lovers and rum runners

This was my second stay here, both times for business. This hotel had along history. My room was nice and clean.
The highlight here lies in the hotel's great support of the local art scene and its history. The Rm Runners pub suitably located in the basement has a cool vibe, and allows for lots of privacy or for a... more

Nice historic hotel

We stayed here for one night. The hotel is well maintainted and clean. The staff were very friendly. This is a very old building, which is very interesting. The rooms still use real door keys and the hallways have a very old feel to them. We enjoyed our stay, average hotel, good price and walking distance to downtown.

It is a handy-man project gone bad

I really wanted to like this place because it is historic and it has a beautiful exterior. They state on their website that the hotel was renovated in 2011. Other than some LCD tv's, most of the furniture looks like it has been there since the 80's. We stayed in a queen suite that had no headboard, there was artwork... more

Great historic hotel, may need some upgrades

Had a great stay at the Walper. It is has a beautiful exterior. Loved the feel of an older hotel. Service was really good - painless check in and check out. Parking nice and close by.
That said, it is a bit rundown inside. There is definitely room for some room upgrades. They're pretty plain still, with older amenities. A... more

Historic and... that's the highlight

When you stay in a hotel that boasts of originally being built in 1820, you have expectations. The Walper was nice. Which is nice. But not a lot more than that.
The rooms are quaint, with old school style furniture, but without any real design concept or any serious effort to send a respectful nod to the historical origins of... more

Historic hotel downtown

Very good hotel. Historic and with helpful staff. Note: the 2 bdrm suite is one actual bedroom with a foldout sofa in the living area and you have to go through the bedroom to reach the bathroom. Somewhat inconvenient if you're not all family members.

just old

we stayed one night in late August, hotel is nice on the outside but just old and tired inside, we had an upgraded room and it was just awkward, it looked like an attempt at converting 2 small rooms into one, an original bathroom, turned into an attempt at a kitchen now just wasted space.odd furniture, odd design. All the... more

Bartenders were rude and extremely unprofessional

A friends wedding ( the wedding was beautiful) the food service was good but the bartenders were horrible the one had green hair and the other had facial piercings all over they cut (only girls) off at the bar by 10pm with no good reason and had MAJOR attitude with all of the guests, it was very disappointing.

It would be easiest for me to sum this up by room:
Room 1: Holes in the wall, two twin beds (wife and I booked one queen)
Room 2: Headboard fell off of the wall and landed on my head
Room 3: 86 degrees, broken air conditioning (it was summer) with a small fan as a substitute.
Room 4: Shower had peeling and moldy cocking, the floors were heavily stained and looked as if they hadn't been... more

Okay for the Weekend

I was at the Walper attending the Kitchener Blues Festival for work and as the Walper was just down the street it was an easy choice. The front desk staff were very friendly and check in was quick and easy. Upon walking into my room (I had a very hard time trying to unlock the door - no modern locks... more

Old world charm? No, just plain old

Many of these reviews describe the hotel as charming. You might agree, but only if your idea of a pleasant night's stay involves sleeping in an incredibly outdated, cramped, paper-thin-walled hotel room. I found that the Walper had little value or comfort to offer me as guest.
These are some of the issues I had:
-The air conditioning was loud.... more

Charming stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Walper. It is a charming hotel. While my room was tiny it had everything you would want. The old crown molding and the tile in the bathroom was wonderful. The only drawback was the AC unit but that can be loud in newer hotels.

Perfection

My fiancée is from a place not far from Waterloo, and so when we visited his home for a family reunion, we wanted to stay somewhere kind of fun and different - not a typical highway Hotel!
We chose the Walper on a total whim and it was lovely!! The rooms have been renovated recently and they are fresh and... more

Loved the charm of the hotel

We stayed at the Walper Hotel and loved it. The decor, and character along with the history of the hotel and all who have stayed there. It's not your regular room at the Comfort Inn. Room was clean, and spacious with a queen bed, flat screen TV. Desk staff great and answered all our questions, parking is only across the... more

Walper Great little Gem in Downtown Kitchener

The Walper is a great little hotel in downtown Kitchener in the heart of thw city. It has an older feel to it but well kept and clean. Room we had was spacious but near the patio in the third floor where you may get some second hand smoke if you like your window open. Overall delighted.

Never again

My sister and I stayed at the Walper on Sunday May 19, and let’s just say this will never happen again. We heard so many good and bad things about the Walper, and I can assure you the bad ones are accurate. At check in, we got laughed at by the desk agent for having some errors on our reservation.... more

Wouldn't go back

I stayed at the Walper Hotel and well, let's just say I wouldn't go back. The decor was very bizarre, the hotel was very old, and lacked character.
Our room was small and very basic. The bathroom was so small that there wasn't even room to hang our towels. Our room was also above the party room and the music... more

Old Charm with new convenience

Very much enjoyed our trip to this hotel. It is nothing like a chain hotel and the history of the hotel makes it a wonderful place to stay. They are working on older rooms to get them all up to date.
Check in is a bit hard. There is no place to really pull in to drop off your luggage... more

Unexpectedly charming

We stayed at the Walper for a Friday night, more or less on business. The room was lovely, had all amenities, clean, lots of space and light. The bed: probably the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in, and I contemplated ways to steal it. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the parking was only a 3 minute... more

Great hotel for celebration and reunion

Numerous rooms were booked in this restored historical hotel in downtown Kitchener and it was really the perfect place for family and friends to gather for a wedding. We all arrived on different days and times to celebrate the event which was held at the City Hall 2 blocks away and reception at the Conrad Centre just across the street.... more

Nobody Does it Better

My sister and I have stayed at the Walper hotel on 3 different occasions in the last year . Established in 1893, the Walper is a beautiful restored grand dame with much pride in her historic past. During our stay we often felt like we were rubbing shoulders with noteworthy people we had read about and admired. The hotel rooms... more

Hotel adequate, restaurant dismal

Found the hotel to be adequate but have to say brunch at their restaurant was unacceptable. After arrival (10:00 am) found their buffet was out of pancakes, eggs and other items. We were there for 30 minutes and they still weren't filled. Got one cup of coffee and you guessed it they ran out of coffee, they had no more... more

Perfect Stay

My buddy and I stayed at the Walper and we enjoyed it to the fullest. The desk staff Louis and Fortuna were amazing; with his epic sense of humor and hers perfect smile and strong eye contact, their service was amazing. As a walk in guests, they hooked us up with awesome renovated and comfortable room, which included our parking... more

Beautiful hotel with great staff - Wonderful stay

My partner and I stayed here and we would like to thank The Walper for a marvellous stay!
The interior of this hotel is simply stunning. The chandeliers, the high ceilings and the historic past made the hotel more enchanting.
The staff were great – very friendly, welcoming and attentive - nothing was too much to ask.
The room we... more

Beautiful Architecture Comes With Compromises

I stayed here recently for a conference. The Walper is a lovely historic hotel with breathtaking reception rooms and a storied past. The hotel staff are exceptional; the food is very good--both at breakfast and at Rum Runners Pub. The beds are very comfortable and rooms nicely appointed with good coffee, free wifi, and other amenities. Our conference banquet was... more

I have stayed here twice now and really like it. Great old building. Since my stay last year they have done a lot to improve the place. I would definetely recommend staying here.

Tried several establishments within walking distance of The Rum Runner Pub, and in my opinion, no one can touch them in terms of value. For draught beer, the selection is better than most, reasonably priced, and you get a full pint for your money. Unlike a franchise restaurant, their meals are cooked on site, and are offered at an affordable price. A variety of seating areas and a calm ambiance... more

The food is pretty good service is slow depending on night but waitresses make infrequent rounds.

Not the best, but not bad.

Staff were very friendly and accommodating.[...] The bathroom was up a step from the rest of the room, which was odd. Also disappointed that the window didn't open. By morning the room was very stuffy. Ate at the Rum Runner which had decent pub-style food, but I thought the prices were a little steep for what you got. Overall, this is a charming old hotel and the staff were very friendly, but... more

Great price

We were visiting my Mother at St. Mary's hospital.

Gorgeous Romantic Getaway

We had an easy check-in. They parked our car for us because the parking garage was under construction at no cost. We came for a concert at the museum which was right across the street so very convenient location. The hotel itself is very old but extremely well kept. It was like stepping back in time. The room itself had a nice view of downtown, very clean and classy. After a long night it was... more

Old and dated

This is a very old and dated hotel. The room was small. It did not have a desk to work from. It had an odour, as did the halls. The carpets were worn and had wrinkles. Heat was supplied through a window unit that was very noisy. Complementary internet was nice, but it was slow and there was no desk to sit at with the laptop. Valet parking was also a nice touch.I would not stay again.

Flawless Service in a peice of History

From the point of checkin to departure, the service standards wowed me. Each team member of the Walper were more then happy to assist me. Everyone was was fabulous ([...] - rum runner pub, [...] - f/d, [...] - f/d, the gentleman at the front desk - i apologize I can not remember your name, but i think it started with an "[...]".)! I look forward to my next visit at the Walper Terrace.Warm... more

it was okay

if they were stuck

Walper Terrace Hotel

simple but elegant, very courtious staff that bend over backwards to help you.

“The rooms are definitely not sound proof. We could hear the TV and conversation in the next room. Our room faced the street which was a definite late night hang out. very noisy. Would not return.”