Varscona Hotel on Whyte

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9 (982 reviews)
8208 106 Street , Edmonton , CA
+1 780-434-6111

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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.
Managed by a private host
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 982 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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Karen • solo_traveller • ca
10
Great place, I’ll rebook there next time for sure!
Pros:

Great location and hotel staff are wonderful

Cons:

A little noisy on the weekend

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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mitch • couple • ca
7
Comfy room in a great location with great staff.
Pros:

the rooms were clean and the hotel and staff were nice

Cons:

The lobby was filled with youths on the friday night and one of them was aggressive towards us.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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teresa • solo_traveller • ca
10
Cons:

Parking

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Location & staff

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • ca
1
Never to return
Pros:

OK location in a sketchy area.

Cons:

Filthy property. Homeless or junkies around.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Dougdj1 • couple • ca
7
Party central location on a Saturday night.
Pros:

Parking is attached to the hotel. Good location to many venues, restaurants, etc.

Cons:

Our room was close to Whyte Ave and the crowd noise outside was clearly heard from our room up until 1:30-2:00am. To be fair, it was a Saturday night and a nearby pub restaurant is a big gathering place for U of A students etc. Also, the area is not kept very clean and tidy. Empty pizza boxes littered the streets along with cigarette butts etc...especially in the morning. The city/businesses should consider sweeping and hosing down the sidewalks and streets on a regular basis.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • ca
6
Great location for walking to Strathcona area and lots of great restaurants.
Pros:

Close to lots of great restaurants. Good price, nice and clean and very friendly staff. Good coffee in the room.

Cons:

The communication about parking was a bit lacking - also an extra $21/night. I’d make sure to not get a room overlooking Whyte Ave as it would be very noisy on the weekends! We were on the back and it wasn’t too bad. We couldn’t really see out our window as the seal has failed and it was all clouded.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Constanza • couple • au
6
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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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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Lorraine • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-08-16 • 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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Laura • couple • ca
10
2026-08-15 • 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