The Walper Hotel
The Walper Hotel is named after its founder, Abel Walper. He commissioned the construction of the building in 1893, following a fire that destroyed the previous hotel that stood in the same spot.
Located at the corner of King Street and Queen Street, The Walper Hotel sits at what was once known as “New Berlin”. Please feel free to ask the Front Desk Staff for a tour and to learn more about the property’s deep history!
Our Front Desk Staff is excited to welcome you to The Walper and ensure check-in is as easy as possible. Upon arrival, you may park in front of the Lobby on Queen Street to drop off guests and unpack luggage. A valid credit card will be requested at check-in and used to complete your security deposit.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Front Desk Team at (519) 745-4321 or at reservations@walper.com.
Standard check-in is 3:00pm. If you are early, we are happy to hold your bags at the Front Desk. If your room is ready in advance of 3:00pm, we will let you know and get you settled in. Fees may apply for early check-in.
Checkout time is at 11:00am.
There are many activities in Downtown Kitchener (DTK)! Located in the heart of downtown, you can enjoy walkability during your stay. Please see our In The Area page for ideas and details.
Outside of many local attractions in DTK, The Walper Hotel is approximately 100 km from BMO Field in Toronto, which hosts professional sports. Please find more details on our In The Area page.
Although each room has similar furnishings and all the standard amenities, each layout differs. We adore every space in The Walper, so we appreciate when guests recognize the beauty in them too! Our Front Desk would be delighted to request a specific room for you when you reserve. While we are unable to guarantee the room will be available during your stay, we do our best to customize your experience to your preferences.
As the hotel was built before cars existed in the Waterloo region, unfortunately the construction of a car park for the hotel was never considered by the original owners. Luckily, we are central to the city, which means there are heaps of city parking lots close by!
Car parks are located at the following:
Charles & Benton Garage (GPS 43.448729, -80.489324)
Ontario/Charles Parking Lot (GPS 43.44960, -80.490944)
While there are no Charging Stations at the hotel, there are many nearby. These can be found at the following locations:
Tucked beneath The Walper Hotel, our attentive and neighbourly staff welcome you to enjoy local ingredients done well, with a thoughtfully sourced menu focused on sustainability and diversity. TWH Social offers take-out and in-room dining delivery (including cocktails)!
Our eco efforts include conscious decisions to shop local, support artisans and of course, environmental initiatives.
Of course! Just shoot an email over and we would be thrilled to chat with you about your photos. Some restrictions and charges may apply.
Yes! Please contact our sales department for further information. We'd be happy to chat about your booking.
We are indeed. The Walper welcomes your precious pooches and puppies. Please give us a heads up we’ll be hosting them, and we’ll provide a treat, dog bed, and bowl. A $75 pet fee applies.
The Main Lobby is accessible via a ramp on Queen Street or via the entrance at 1 King Street. If you encounter any issues, please contact the Front Desk team at (519) 745-4321 and a staff member will meet you anytime.
Elevators connect all floors of the hotel and rooms are equipped with accessibility features.
Yes, a valid credit card will be requested at check-in and used to complete your security deposit.