The West Edmonton Mall center point is about 2 miles southwest of TELUS World of Science, Edmonton.
Edmonton has a continental humid climate with mild winter and summer months. It is a relatively dry climate with infrequent rainfall, although during the summer months it is known for dramatic thunderstorms.
Spring temperatures range from 42.8 to 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit, with the trees emerging from the frost as the weather warms up. July and August are the hot summer months with long days, warm nights and plenty of outdoor events. Peak temperatures reach 77 degrees. Autumn runs from September to November with cool winds and beautiful fall vegetation. January is the coldest winter month with frequent snowfalls and daytime temperatures dropping to around 19 degrees, making winter the off-season in Edmonton.
Although hotels are pricier during the summer months of June to August, it is the best time to visit Edmonton, with warm weather and plenty of festivals.
Be centrally located in Edmonton with a stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites West Edmonton, 10 minutes away from, West Edmonton Mall. Make yourself right at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned guest rooms that feature complimentary internet, flats screen televisions, desks, and phones with free local calls. Make use of the 24-hour fitness center, spa tub, and indoor pool. Have a bite to eat at Ricky's All Day Grill, or call room service. Are you traveling for business? This hotel offers a business center and conference space.
You'll find West Edmonton Mall Inn located across the street from West Edmonton Mall, in the heart of Edmonton's west end district, making it the ideal spot for both the business and leisure traveler. All 88 air-conditioned rooms have a refrigerator, flat-screen television, phone, and coffee/tea maker. Other amenities offered by West Edmonton Mall Inn include a free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, express check-out, and on-site free self-parking.
The full-service eco-friendly Executive Royal hotel is conveniently located within walking distance from West Edmonton Mall and only 15 minutes from downtown. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, be entertained with iPod docking stations and cable programming, and sleep well on pillowtop beds. A cooked to order breakfast is available for a fee.
Save dollars on your trip to West Edmonton Mall by using available accommodation discounts. Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown hotel offers a clean, fresh and uncomplicated stay to both business and leisure travelers. For business travelers, this hotel has free high-speed internet, meeting rooms and business center that seats up to 200 persons. Wake up to a free hot buffet breakfast. Ask about their government/military discount.
Union Bank Inn is a 4-star boutique hotel that offers AAA rates. This remarkable hotel presents 40 designer room, a one of a kind meeting space, and award-winning dining in Madison's Grill. All rooms feature goose down bedding, flat-screen televisions, coffee brewers, and in-room HVAC controls. An overnight stay includes a complimentary breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese delivery to your room, free Wi-Fi, and unlimited access to the fitness center. Savor the exceptional service provided by this intimate hotel.
Now that your accommodation is sorted out it is time to hit the mall. Start by visiting Galaxyland, this indoor amusement park has over 27 different rides, games, and play areas. Mindbenders is by far the scariest roller coaster ride, you ride through a series of loops, soaring along the concrete floor and past beams until coming to an end with an abrupt stop. Why not try out some glow-in-the-dark mini golf at Dragon's Tale Blacklight Mini-Golf or a movie at Famous Players with a fire-breathing dragon hanging above you from the ceiling.
The world's second largest water park offers loads of fun with action-packed water slides, or if you are feeling less adventurous, relax with a poolside drink, or take a dip in the world's largest indoor wave pool. Don't forget to stop at Santa Maria, a replica of Christopher Columbus's ship. Marine World is an underground aquarium with over 100 species of turtles, penguins, sharks, fish, and reptiles. Watch the sea lions perform daily at Sea Lions' Rock. For the game lovers, Ed's Rec Room offers bowling, billiards, and arcade games. Hire a pair of ice skates and take a turn around Ice Palace, a National Hockey League-sized ice rink. Of course, you are in a mall, so take some time to stroll through the over 800 stores. The whole family will have fun with Professor Wem's Adventure Golf with the colorful atmosphere and cartoonish caricatures.
Feel the glitz and glamour of retro Vegas at the Starlight Casino. Be entertained at the Comic Strip, with live stand-up comedians putting on a show. The Jubilations Dinner Theater serves dinner and a show rolled into one. Immerse yourself in a different world of fun and excitement with this spectacular first-ever 9D VR experience. Do you want to have a completely unreal experience? Visit the Void at the Rec Room, with this hyper-reality sight, touch, smell, motion, and sound experience you won't know what is, and what isn't real.
West Edmonton Mall has more dining options then you'll be able to try. Satisfy your cravings with over 25 restaurants and pubs and over 50 fast food outlets.
Wherever you choose to rest your head during your visit to the largest shopping mall in North America, there is sure to be an ideal hotel to suit your needs and budget.