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Varscona Hotel on Whyte

4.0 star property
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Lunch, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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
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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

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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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 this property

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of Alberta
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space.
Varscona Hotel on Whyte offers 89 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers.

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

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

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

The shopping around Varscona Hotel on Whyte gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 82 Ave NW. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Ampersand27
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Alberta and a few minutes from University of Alberta Hospital
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 4000 square feet (372 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Varscona Hotel on Whyte. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Varscona Hotel on Whyte was completed in May 2025.

This Edmonton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Ampersand27 – This restaurant specialises 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: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Varscona Hotel on Whyte Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1048 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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner not working
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were 90 degrees They had shut off main air conditioning unit so couldn’t get any cooling in the room at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great for restaurants and pubs. We attended a concert at Jubilee Auditorium, which was convenient. The only downside was that the rooms were too warm for sleeping. The AC had been turned off for fall but it was warmer weather than they anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shauna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms had no A/C and were extremely hot. Had to leave room door open as no air flow. All they offered was a free 17$ breakfast and wouldnt fix it. Gave a fan. Once i spoke with expedia, hotel staff published a letter stating to not turn heat on and out in our room. We obviously didnt have the heat on. The room was abiut 30 degrees in october and could bit be adjusted. Do not recommend at all this hotel To top it off i was trapped in elevator 2 times!!! And they said nothing about it said it happens sometimes. Not ok at all, scary and unsafe! I was told they would give a discount but they didnt send one.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs a revamp
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruby

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

Never again

Location is not family friendly. Parking lot was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason, sherwood park

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melonie, Two Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alvin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For paying a premium you don’t get premium amenities. Pay extra for parking in a public parking lot, then get parking tickets on top of it. Pay $17 for breakfast buffet that isn’t any better than motel 6. Sink was broken and hot water that you need to wait 10 minutes for…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

aneesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was only there for a night. Check in reception were very nice and helpful in getting our room early, even with the busy weekend due to a concert. It is in a very nice area with food and bars. quick uber ride to downtown. Parking available with the hotel and even on the streets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth Lee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is on Whyte Ave so lots of Dining and shopping options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna-Rose

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

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

boyu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Macy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
The gentleman who checked me in was wonderful, I ended up forgetting to book a night and he was able to help me extend my trip so I could stay in the same room all nights, the bad part of this was the room itself, the floors were first, the AC didn’t work and the windows were broken so we had to call maintenance to open the windows (and to close them if we wanted that), when told about the AC, they offered no way of getting it fixed and just offered to bring us a box fan that was so loud we couldn’t sleep and that didn’t even help much, I had to request a second fan just to get the air moving through our hotel room and that still didn’t help bring the temperature down. I couldn’t sleep the entire 3 nights we were there and the staff was unapologetic and just gave us an excuse of a “transitional period” I’m pretty disappointed in this because the hotel lobby itself was very nice an inviting. After a 7 day road trip I was looking forward to relaxing and sleeping in for the last few days of vacation but that really didn’t happen. The breakfast at the restaurant was ok, food was bland but for the $15 add on it got the job done.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No temperature control in the rooms, no doggie poop bags in a ‘pet friendly’ hotel, no extra pillows, extremely noisy, lots of homeless, poorly dressed desk clerks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good area!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hhhh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025