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This hotel is just 2.5 mi from the city center of Edmonton and a 10 minute walk from the University of Alberta. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The traditionally styled guest rooms at Varscona Hotel on Whyte are equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and free local calling. A work desk is also provided. An executive breakfast buffet is served daily at this Edmonton hotel. For a charge, concierge services are available and a large business center is located off of the lobby. Queen Elizabeth Park is less than 0.6 mi away from the Whyte Varscona Hotel. Edmonton Municipal Airport is within a 25-minute drive of the property. A hot buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 06:30 to 09:30 and weekends and holidays from 07:30 to 10:30.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Edmonton

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    Canada Canada
    The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom well kept.
  • Waddell
    Canada Canada
    Love Old Strathcona - Whyte Ave Food in the Bar - excellent
  • Claire
    Canada Canada
    It was central and close to where we needed to be while in Edmonton.
  • Lori
    Canada Canada
    Centrally located, easy walk to restaurants. Nice hotel with lovely rooms
  • Dale
    Canada Canada
    The location The Pub downstairs The lovely lobby The staff
  • Charles
    Canada Canada
    Great location. Quality , clean room. Nice touch with free wine at 5:00
  • Jeff
    Canada Canada
    Location never fails as Whyte Ave in summer is always enjoyable.
  • Gene
    United States United States
    Great location, lots to do/eat on Whyte Avenue. Room had AC and I happened to be visiting during a minor heatwave.
  • Sophia
    Canada Canada
    The property was close to Whyte Avenue and there was a good variety of restaurants to eat at with good food!
  • Geneanne
    Canada Canada
    The location was wonderful for walking & shopping & dining

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ampersand 27
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner

Amenities of Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 24.99 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Varscona Hotel on Whyte takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $70. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pets are welcome at the hotel for $30 per pet, per night.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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