Varscona Hotel on Whyte

4.0 star property

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Lunch, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
Reception
Reception
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King or Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • ‪O' Byrne's Irish Pub - ‬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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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. 521 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1069 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1069 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfection at reception Room is great Restaurant amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were polite. The rooms Ned house coats. The towels were paper thin. The bar was super loud . Not sure if I will stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kortney

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who helped me with check-in was super friendly and welcoming, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the room itself was not clean, there was hair on the bathroom counter and in the bed, and the pillows smelled strongly of cologne. The bed was uncomfortable, the coffee maker didn’t work, and it took about 20 minutes for hot water in the shower. The hallway had litter and stains on the carpet. When I was asked about my stay at checkout, I kindly shared my experience, but the staff member didn’t have much to say in response. Don’t ask for feedback if you’re not prepared to take responsibility for it. I usually stay at the Metterra down the street and will return there in the future. I won’t be back to this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheldon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and newly renovated, looked really nice! Walls are paper thin, not much privacy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuan-Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice a convenient location for a quick stay with plenty to see and do around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

amir

Disliked: Amenities
Hot water in shower didn't work and I paid for parking but got a ticket after
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great rooms are clean. Love that the flooring is not carpet-So much cleaner!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean! Staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Professional and kind staf
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this was a nice stay. Definitely showing it's age as a hotel. The water took a long time to warm up in the shower in the morning and there was no AC or ability to cool the room (this might be season dependent) but having a fan made a big difference. Bed was comfortable and I slept well. Front desk team was fantastic and valet parking was easy and felt more secure and convenient which was great in a busy area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late but had friendly efficient checkin. Glad they had tuck shop as restaurant was closed. Room was spacious and comfortable. Some noise from Whyte ave but it died down. Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025