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Varscona Hotel on Whyte

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

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The Varscona Hotel on Whyte sits in Old Strathcona's heart, welcoming visitors with its warm atmosphere. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at The Ampersand27 for brunch, lunch or dinner, relax by the inviting lobby fireplace, or maintain their workout routine at the 24-hour gym.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Reimagined Deluxe Room, 1 King or Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King or Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
8208 106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6E6R9

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, AB (YEG-Edmonton Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chianti Café & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beercade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Dog Freehouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near University of Alberta
Located close to University of Alberta Hospital and Edmonton Convention Centre, Varscona Hotel on Whyte provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Ampersand27, offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 89 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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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)

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 are 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 18 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Varscona Hotel on Whyte pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varscona Hotel on Whyte on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$174.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Self-parking is available for CAD 24.99 per day.

What time is check-in at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 30.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for CAD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Varscona Hotel on Whyte located?

Located in Southwest Edmonton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Alberta and University of Alberta Hospital. Edmonton City Centre and Edmonton Convention Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Health Sciences-Jubilee Station is 21 minutes by foot and University Station is 22 minutes.

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Varscona Hotel on Whyte Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1028 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

Taylor

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are pleasant, clean room, great location
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

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to amenities on Whyte Avenue!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

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

8/10 Good

Sheldon

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

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our one night stay. Will go bavk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan Isiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Location is fantastic for walking around. Got upgraded to a king size bed for free. Was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjulia

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

6/10 Okay

Danny

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

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yea
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

Joeseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My tub was dirty but other then that everything was quite nice and the breakfast was deadly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Great spot in a great neighbourhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Right in the middle of the action. Very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was stuffy and too warm due to the air conditioning being shut off for the season. We opened the window which helped but still a warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the parkade right close by. Gives you a perfect home base to explore and play on whyte Ave without thinking about your vehicle!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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