Varscona Hotel on Whyte

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of Alberta

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

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

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King or Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edmonton

At Varscona Hotel on Whyte you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of University of Alberta and University of Alberta Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Ampersand27, serves American cuisine and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. 4000 square feet (372 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this Southwest Edmonton hotel, you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Edmonton City Centre and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Edmonton Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • 82 Ave NW - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Strathcona Farmer's Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Alberta - 11 min walk - 1.0 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, AB (YEG-Edmonton Intl.) - 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
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.

  • 1 building
  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Varscona Hotel on Whyte offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Yep, Varscona Hotel on Whyte has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 24.99 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes Varscona Hotel on Whyte a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Varscona Hotel on Whyte.

Does Varscona Hotel on Whyte serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

No, Varscona Hotel on Whyte does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Varscona Hotel on Whyte Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1052 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

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The king size bed was comfortable but did suffer a little with 'bounce' in that one person moving was felt by the other person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The strong scent in the lobby was overwhelming, anyone with allergies please stay away. The rooms are not clean, I have taken some pictures
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sukhjinder

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No air conditioning they say they shut down for the year very uncomfortable after a long day and I don’t want to go to another place. Have to deal with it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Air conditioning was broken was advised to “open my window” Gym closed, no mention at check in. Overnight staff was unfriendly and more interested in arguing with me than hearing or addressing my concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not even stay and had to book at another hotel. All of the pictures are AI generated and the hotel was nothing like what the pictures told. Very disappointed and will be looking for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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