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Edmonton · Alberta

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

8208 106 St Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E6R9

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Central location

  • Comfy beds

At the hotel

Popular amenities

48 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
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Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

982 reviews
10/ 10
Le calmes et l’accueil
Pierre · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
982 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Central location
  • Comfy beds

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Loud disturbances · Breakfast quality

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.6

    Central location with nearby amenities was a consistent theme in reviews.

  • Service9.6

    Friendly and attentive staff were frequently mentioned positively.

  • Amenities9.1

    Some complaints about breakfast and parking amenities, but overall deemed satisfactory.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    Despite some negatives, guests reported a generally positive experience.

  • Value for Money9.0

    Value perception varied, but overall seen as good due to location and service.

  • Cleanliness8.6

    Multiple reviews noted dirty rooms and issues like crumbs in beds, impacting the score.

  • Food and Beverage8.6

    Breakfast options received mixed reviews, impacting the score.

  • Room Quality8.5

    Feedback on room comfort was mixed, with some noting issues with noise and older infrastructure.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

64% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

9.0982 reviews
  • Excellent

    10/10

    Pierre · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Le calmes et l’accueil”

  • Will come back here again

    10/10

    Keith · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Great location Staff were very helpful Good food”

  • Great stay

    10/10

    Jade · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Great staff, went above and beyond for our anniversary stay. The location can't be beat for hanging out on Whyte ave with lots of amazing food, cafes, and stores around.”

  • Comfy But Not Great

    7/10

    Anne · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “Room was clean. Staff were very friendly & welcoming”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Sheena · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Everything”

  • Clean, comfortable stay

    9/10

    Heather · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Love the location on white ave. All shopping is available on the street, close drive to the university of Alberta hospital”

  • Great place, I’ll rebook there next time for sure!

    10/10

    Karen · solo traveller · 2026-09-19

    “Great location and hotel staff are wonderful”

  • Comfy room in a great location with great staff.

    7/10

    mitch · couple · 2026-09-17

    “the rooms were clean and the hotel and staff were nice”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Fred · couple · 2026-09-07

    “Location & staff”

  • Never to return

    1/10

    Cheryl · couple · 2026-09-04

    “OK location in a sketchy area.”

  • Party central location on a Saturday night.

    7/10

    Dougdj1 · couple · 2026-09-03

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

  • Great location for walking to Strathcona area and lots of great restaurants.

    6/10

    Carolyn · couple · 2026-09-02

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

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Richard · solo traveller · 2026-08-25

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

  • Great location

    10/10

    Chris · solo traveller · 2026-08-25

    “Bed was comfortable. Coffee was great. Slept well”

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