Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Hotels
9 (975 reviews)
8208 106 Street , Edmonton , ca

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfy beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Loud disturbances
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Multiple reviews noted dirty rooms and issues like crumbs in beds, impacting the score.
Service
9.55
Friendly and attentive staff were frequently mentioned positively.
Location
9.59
Central location with nearby amenities was a consistent theme in reviews.
Room Quality
8.54
Feedback on room comfort was mixed, with some noting issues with noise and older infrastructure.
Amenities
9.07
Some complaints about breakfast and parking amenities, but overall deemed satisfactory.
Value for Money
9.03
Value perception varied, but overall seen as good due to location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast options received mixed reviews, impacting the score.
Overall Experience
9.05
Despite some negatives, guests reported a generally positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 4 km from the city centre and a short walk from the University of Alberta, Varscona Hotel on Whyte offers easy access to key attractions in Edmonton.

Comfortable Accommodation
The guest rooms at Varscona Hotel on Whyte feature traditional decor and modern amenities including free WiFi, cable TV, and work desks, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Deluxe Services
Enjoy an executive breakfast buffet, concierge services, and a spacious business centre during your stay. Additionally, Queen Elizabeth Park and Edmonton Municipal Airport are easily accessible from the hotel.

Book your stay at Varscona Hotel on Whyte for a blend of convenience, comfort, and deluxe services.

Important information:

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 deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YEG

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 975 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Perfect location for the Fringe Festival
Comfortable lounge
Inexpensive breakfsst and snacks
Largge room

Cons:

All good

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller ca
10
Great location
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Coffee was great. Slept well

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple ca
9
Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Staffs were very pleasant and accommodating. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.

Cons:

Fan in room very loud when running. TV channels were hard to access.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Claire couple ca
7
The stay was good.
Pros:

We liked the location and breakfast.
The cleaning staff did an excellent job of cleaning.
Overall the staff were helpful. Adela helped get our parking ticket cancelled.
The restaurant staff assisted us when needed.

Cons:

Having to push the door hard to get in as it was getting stuck.
The bed was not comfortable.
The shower pressure was not strong enough.
The soap dispenser was positioned too far from the sink in the bathroom.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller au
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple ca
10
Pros:

Clean. Perfect location. Good parking.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Lorraine solo_traveller ca
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Laura couple ca
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Carla couple at
9
Pros:

sehr nette Umgebung

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Florence solo_traveller ca
3
Too highly priced for little value
Cons:

Overly priced. Had to pay for parking. Breakfast was offered at an additional cost which compared to a free continental breakfast at another cheaper priced hotel.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Cadence solo_traveller ca
9
Fantastic stay. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Exceeded my expectations. Extremely comfortable bed and bedding. Suite felt modern and recently renovated. Staff were exceptional. Location is perfect. And so rare to find a hotel with a noon checkout time (I could actually enjoy breakfast!). Would highly recommend.

Cons:

It's an older hotel so a few things are still to be upgraded (ie: elevator). Don't let that worry you as everything that matters is fantastic

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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IKECHUKWU couple ng
9
Very interesting place to stay
Pros:

The staff and cleaners

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Melissa family_with_children ca
4
We won’t be back. It wasn’t the worst but still just not great.
Pros:

The bed was good

Cons:

Bathroom fan didn’t work. Noisy doors outside ours. Unsafe feeling around the outside. Parking garage smelled like urine. Cable didn’t work in the bedroom. Poor water pressure in shower. Uncomfortable shower stall; no shelves, no foot ledge, water on the floor outside. Towels too small. No store inside.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Ben solo_traveller ca
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Kat solo_traveller ca
5
Pros:

The location was amazing. Close to the U of A.

Cons:

I've stayed here before they renovated. It was one of my favourite hotels. Unfortunately they lost the charm with the renovations. The window was broken in my room and would not close. I couldn't get the heat to work so it was a chill night. There was no hot water in the bathroom sink. The beds were not comfortable at all. Breakfast was included previously and is an extra charge now. The pizza place that is attached to the hotel had a number of men passed out in the booths on a Sunday night. I wasn't expecting that for a higher end hotel.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Torben couple ca
10
Good value in interesting, walkable neighbourhood
Pros:

Second visit. Usually stay at sister property down the street. From now on this will be my first choice

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Merhawi solo_traveller ca
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple ca
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Gail couple ca
10
It was clean the staff was great but the breakfast was not worth it.
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

The breakfast was $15 and I didn’t find very good at all

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Great proximity to Whyte Ave.
Comfy beds
Friendly staff
Quiet lobby
Late night pizza on site

Cons:

Sometimes the hallways can be really noisy.
Thin walls between rooms.
Parking is off site and sketchy. I’ve stayed twice and never had an issue - just don’t leave anything in your car.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee