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 clean guestrooms
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)
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
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).