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Varscona Hotel on Whyte

4.0 star property

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Lunch, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8208 106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6E6R9
  • Place, 82 Ave NW
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alberta
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alberta Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edmonton, AB (YEG-Edmonton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King or Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edmonton

Located in Edmonton (Southwest Edmonton), Varscona Hotel on Whyte is within a 5-minute drive of University of Alberta and University of Alberta Hospital. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Edmonton City Centre and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Edmonton Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • 82 Ave NW - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Alberta - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kinsmen Sports Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stollery Children's Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Alberta Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Health Sciences-Jubilee Station - 3 min drive
  • Avonmore Station - 6 min drive
  • Edmonton Intl. Airport (YEG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chianti Café & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beercade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Dog Freehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benaras - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of Alberta
Varscona Hotel on Whyte offers 89 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Edmonton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 89 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Ampersand27 serving guests of Varscona Hotel on Whyte. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Edmonton? This hotel has 4000 square feet (372 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Ampersand27 - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (CAD 24.99 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CAD 16.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Ampersand27

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 30.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 16.99 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 24.99 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 30.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Varscona Hotel on Whyte Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1031 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to lots of fabulous restuarants and UofA but quite noisy at night being located on Whyte Ave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noorain

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. We always stay here with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were there only one night. Used the breakfast restaurant and it was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Staff was great, room was as very nice, clean and comfortable. Recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful front staff. Hotel offers over height parking. Fridge was awkwardly small and could not fit our leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slow

The elevator is super slow. The service in restaurant was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is going down hill, yet the price is going up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilbert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruikai

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware of the $25 charge for parking / night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Might look a little rough on the outside but the inside is really nice. Everything was in good shape, staff were helpful and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was newly renovated and clean . We were facing Whyte Ave and could hear the street noise from the fourth floor .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no issues here at The Varscona. The location was perfect! Everything was at your disposal. 😎👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Great spot in a great neighbourhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel, clean and welcoming. Alisha at the front desk was amazing, made our anniversary extra special!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor is not cleaned properly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025