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4.5/5
Based on 1580 guest reviews
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- Airport shuttle available
- The Avg. Group Discount is 16.3%!
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- 89 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Check out: 12:00
- Groups & Meetings rating of 8.0/10
- 11 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Property Description
Varscona Hotel on Whyte is a boutique hotel in the heart of Old Strathcona, voted one of the Top Ten Coolest Neighbourhoods in Canada. With classic, colonial style and elegance, Varscona Hotel offers a relaxed atmosphere and all the comforts of home. Signature Value inclusions: Daily Executive Hot Breakfast Buffet, Evening Wine Tasting, Valet or Self Parking, High-speed wireless Internet access, Complimentary Local Calls, 24 hour access to Fitness Facility and Business Centre.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 15:00 |
| Check Out: | 12:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2015 |
| Floors: | 6 |
| Rooms: | 89 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 89 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 11 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 10391 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 130 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 1.0 Mi |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Reservations must be cancelled by 4 P.M. (local time) on the day prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax. | |
| Nightly Parking: | incl |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.27% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 4.00% (Tourism Levy) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 0.00% |
| City Tax: | 3.00% (Destination & Marketing) |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 5.00 GST % (GST) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 19.00% (Gratuity) |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 15.00 Per Hour (Minimum labour charges) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 19.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
Pet Friendly? Yes! Pets are allowed.
Two pets per room (maximum weight of 40 pounds per pet) are permitted in each guest room. There is a $20 fee per pet, per night. Should pets be left alone in the guest room, we kindly request they be kenneled for the safety and comfort of our team members.
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Edmonton International Airport - 25 minute drive. $50 taxi
Local Shuttle Info: Sky Shuttle - $18 (One way)
Breakfast Information
Enjoy complimentary Executive Breakfast Buffet each day in our hospitality suite located in the brand new Ampersand 27. Accessible from the hotel lobby, our hospitality suite features a daily extensive morning buffet with an assortment of healthy hot and cold breakfast and beverage options. Open weekdays from 06:30 to 09:30 and weekends and holidays from 07:30 to 10:30.
Parking Info
Complimentary Valet Parking for registered hotel guests is available by parking in front of the hotel. Self-parking and oversize vehicle parking is also available.
Internet / WiFI
Fast, reliable high-speed internet and Wi-Fi are offered in all guest rooms and throughout the hotel’s public spaces on a complimentary basis.
Previously known as:
The Varscona Hotel, Varscona Hotel
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Varscona Hotel on Whyte.
Feel free to use the Varscona Hotel on Whyte meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Edmonton event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Duggan Room | 22 x 12 x 7 | 235 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Duggan RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 235 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rutherford Room | 43 x 22 x 9 | 920 | 100/-- | -- | 75 | 50 | 60 | -- | --/-- | 130 | 120 | 1 |
Close This Rutherford RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 920 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 43 x 22 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 1 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Thomas Bennett | 60 x 22 x 8 | 1320 | 60/-- | -- | 50 | 40 | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | 80 | 1 |
Close This Thomas BennettRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1320 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 60 x 22 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rutherford Room | 74 x 22 x 9 | 1602 | --/100 | 80 | 65 | 50 | 60 | -- | --/-- | 130 | 120 | -- |
Close This Rutherford RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1602 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 74 x 22 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rutherford 1 | 31 x 22 x 7 | 682 | --/40 | 60 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 20 | --/-- | 60 | 40 | -- |
Close This Rutherford 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 682 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Duggan Room | 22 x 12 x 7 | 264 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Duggan RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 264 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| John Walter | 32 x 20 x 7 | 640 | 30/-- | -- | 30 | 25 | 18 | 20 | --/-- | 30 | 30 | 1 |
Close This John WalterRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 640 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 32 x 20 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rutherford 2 | 43 x 22 x 9 | 920 | --/50 | 30 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 26 | --/-- | 70 | 60 | -- |
Close This Rutherford 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 920 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 43 x 22 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Thomas Bennett | 60 x 22 x 8 | 1275 | --/60 | 48 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close This Thomas BennettRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1275 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 60 x 22 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Toti Room | 9 x 9 x 8 | 81 | 4/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Toti RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 81 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| John Walter Room | 32 x 20 x 7 | 615 | --/30 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 18 | --/-- | 50 | 30 | -- |
Close This John Walter RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 615 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 32 x 20 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rutherford | 74 x 22 x 7 | 1602 | --/-- | -- | 75 | 65 | 60 | -- | --/-- | 130 | 120 | -- |
Close This RutherfordRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1602 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 74 x 22 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Duggan | 22 x 12 x 7 | 235 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This DugganRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 235 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Varscona Hotel on Whyte
What time is check in?
Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Varscona Hotel on Whyte have?
There are 89 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?
Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?
Enjoy complimentary Executive Breakfast Buffet each day in our hospitality suite located in the brand new Ampersand 27. Accessible from the hotel lobby, our hospitality suite features a daily extensive morning buffet with an assortment of healthy hot and cold breakfast and beverage options. Open weekdays from 06:30 to 09:30 and weekends and holidays from 07:30 to 10:30.
What parking is available at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?
Complimentary Valet Parking for registered hotel guests is available by parking in front of the hotel. Self-parking and oversize vehicle parking is also available. Great parking, according to 92%.
How much does internet cost?
Fast, reliable high-speed internet and Wi-Fi are offered in all guest rooms and throughout the hotel’s public spaces on a complimentary basis.
Is there a gym at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there valet service?
Yes. Excellent valet service. Great valet service. Most guests were impressed by the valet service.
Is there shopping nearby?
Yes. Located near shopping areas with easy access to parking. Close to amenities such as shopping. Great shopping. Most guests liked the proximity to shopping.
Are there good dining options at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?
Fine dining.
Is there a WiFi internet?
Yes. Free Wifi. Wifi quality could be improved. Most guests said the wifi quality was bad.
Can I get a group rate at Varscona Hotel on Whyte?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 16.3%.
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