Hotels & Motels in Edmonton
In the city of Edmonton a variety of districts offer hotel accommodation convenient to various points of interest. Deciding on an area to stay in depends on which attractions visitors would like to be closest to. Edmonton's west, the downtown core, the University area/Whyte Avenue and the south side are all areas with a concentration of hotels. Accommodation is also available near the Edmonton International Airport, for those with early morning flights to catch.
WEST EDMONTON
The world-famous West Edmonton Mall is often the motivating reason for staying in Edmonton's west. There are numerous hotels and motels concentrated on Stoney Plain Road NW and 178th Street NW, within reasonable distance of the mall. The Best Western Westwood Inn and Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites West Edmonton are two reliable chain-brand properties located just blocks from the mega mall. If even a short walk seems like too much for the eager shopaholic, tourists can stay at the unique Fantasyland Hotel, attached to the shopping and entertainment complex. Here, guests can choose from 120 themed rooms; why not sleep among the stars in the Hollywood Room or live like Caesar in the Roman Room? Having dinner and a night out on West Edmonton's indoor Bourbon Street is made easy when staying at the Fantasyland, and at the end of the night there is no need to call a cab.
WHYTE AVENUE & THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Staying along Whyte Avenue gives visitors front-door access to Edmonton's trendiest district. The Metterra Hotel on Whyte is a stylish and convenient place to spend a few nights while exploring Edmonton's hip neighbourhood. Along Whyte Avenue there are plenty of restaurants, shops, boutiques and nightclubs for visitors to discover. The downtown area and river valley are also nearby.
A few blocks west of the Metterra is the Varscona Hotel on Whyte. This hotel has 89 guestrooms with cherry wood décor, and offers complimentary continental breakfast and evening wine tastings to guests. Just six blocks west is the University of Alberta's main campus. The old campus buildings are worthy of admiration, especially in the fall. If visitors wish to stay on campus, the university's Lister Conference Centre offers private guest accommodation at affordable prices. Another option is to stay at the Campus Tower Suite Hotel, located across the street from the Timm's Centre.
DOWNTOWN EDMONTON
In Edmonton's downtown core there are many places for tourists and business travellers to stay, ranging from fancy to affordable. The Fairmont MacDonald Hotel offers luxury accommodation, boasting a four-diamond rating. Situated on the bank of the North Saskatchewan River among landscaped gardens, this castle-like building adds a magical touch to Edmonton's skyline. Business folk seeking utter convenience can stay at the Westin Edmonton, which is connected to the Shaw Conference Centre. Alternatively, Days Inn offers affordable accommodation and good services. All hotels in the downtown area have easy access to the city's LRT public transportation system. The Art Gallery of Alberta, City Centre Mall, the Winspear Centre and the Alberta Legislature Building are just a few of the attractions located in downtown Edmonton. Guests will also find restaurants and bars within the vicinity of these central hotels.
SOUTH EDMONTON
Gateway Boulevard, which begins outside the city as Highway 2, is an essential roadway into the city of Edmonton. South Edmonton Common, a massive retail area, runs along the boulevard and features mega stores like Wal-Mart Supercentre and IKEA. There are also numerous chain hotels and motels for those who want to skip busy downtown streets for a quick getaway upon leaving Edmonton. The Best Western Cedar Park Inn is easy to access and offers quality amenities and well-appointed rooms. The Red Arrow motorcoach stops at the Cedar Park Inn on its three-hour trip from Calgary, bringing guests directly to the hotel's doorstep. The Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre is another hotel along the strip, catering to the business crowd.
EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Edmonton International Airport is situated approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) from Edmonton, just beside the nearby city of Leduc. Those wishing to stay close to the airport will find a number of chain hotels in Leduc. The Quality Inn and Suites Edmonton International Airport and the Executive Royal Inn Edmonton Airport offer convenient locations near the airport and Nisku Business Park. From here it is also easy to reach Edmonton's city centre via Highway 2.
WEST EDMONTON
The world-famous West Edmonton Mall is often the motivating reason for staying in Edmonton's west. There are numerous hotels and motels concentrated on Stoney Plain Road NW and 178th Street NW, within reasonable distance of the mall. The Best Western Westwood Inn and Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites West Edmonton are two reliable chain-brand properties located just blocks from the mega mall. If even a short walk seems like too much for the eager shopaholic, tourists can stay at the unique Fantasyland Hotel, attached to the shopping and entertainment complex. Here, guests can choose from 120 themed rooms; why not sleep among the stars in the Hollywood Room or live like Caesar in the Roman Room? Having dinner and a night out on West Edmonton's indoor Bourbon Street is made easy when staying at the Fantasyland, and at the end of the night there is no need to call a cab.
WHYTE AVENUE & THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Staying along Whyte Avenue gives visitors front-door access to Edmonton's trendiest district. The Metterra Hotel on Whyte is a stylish and convenient place to spend a few nights while exploring Edmonton's hip neighbourhood. Along Whyte Avenue there are plenty of restaurants, shops, boutiques and nightclubs for visitors to discover. The downtown area and river valley are also nearby.
A few blocks west of the Metterra is the Varscona Hotel on Whyte. This hotel has 89 guestrooms with cherry wood décor, and offers complimentary continental breakfast and evening wine tastings to guests. Just six blocks west is the University of Alberta's main campus. The old campus buildings are worthy of admiration, especially in the fall. If visitors wish to stay on campus, the university's Lister Conference Centre offers private guest accommodation at affordable prices. Another option is to stay at the Campus Tower Suite Hotel, located across the street from the Timm's Centre.
DOWNTOWN EDMONTON
In Edmonton's downtown core there are many places for tourists and business travellers to stay, ranging from fancy to affordable. The Fairmont MacDonald Hotel offers luxury accommodation, boasting a four-diamond rating. Situated on the bank of the North Saskatchewan River among landscaped gardens, this castle-like building adds a magical touch to Edmonton's skyline. Business folk seeking utter convenience can stay at the Westin Edmonton, which is connected to the Shaw Conference Centre. Alternatively, Days Inn offers affordable accommodation and good services. All hotels in the downtown area have easy access to the city's LRT public transportation system. The Art Gallery of Alberta, City Centre Mall, the Winspear Centre and the Alberta Legislature Building are just a few of the attractions located in downtown Edmonton. Guests will also find restaurants and bars within the vicinity of these central hotels.
SOUTH EDMONTON
Gateway Boulevard, which begins outside the city as Highway 2, is an essential roadway into the city of Edmonton. South Edmonton Common, a massive retail area, runs along the boulevard and features mega stores like Wal-Mart Supercentre and IKEA. There are also numerous chain hotels and motels for those who want to skip busy downtown streets for a quick getaway upon leaving Edmonton. The Best Western Cedar Park Inn is easy to access and offers quality amenities and well-appointed rooms. The Red Arrow motorcoach stops at the Cedar Park Inn on its three-hour trip from Calgary, bringing guests directly to the hotel's doorstep. The Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre is another hotel along the strip, catering to the business crowd.
EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Edmonton International Airport is situated approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) from Edmonton, just beside the nearby city of Leduc. Those wishing to stay close to the airport will find a number of chain hotels in Leduc. The Quality Inn and Suites Edmonton International Airport and the Executive Royal Inn Edmonton Airport offer convenient locations near the airport and Nisku Business Park. From here it is also easy to reach Edmonton's city centre via Highway 2.




