This air-conditioned city hotel features historic architecture
reminiscent of a French chateau. It stands on a hillside
overlooking the largest urban parkway in North America, The North
Saskatchewan River Valley. Charm and classical elegance are the
defining features of this hotel, which was built in 1915. The 199
distinctive guest rooms are well-appointed with state-of-the-art
amenities, and a range of elegant meeting rooms are also available
to guests. Here guests can enjoy exquisite dining Canadian-style
and enjoy the hotel's splendid gardens. Further facilities include
an entrance hall with 24-hour reception and check out, a hotel
safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a bar, WLAN
Internet access and room and laundry services. The hotel also
provides ample parking for those arriving by car. This hotel
participates "Green Partnerhip Program".
Rooms
Each guest room and suite is luxuriously appointed with every
amenity, including two terry-towelling bathrobes and high-speed
Internet access (complimentary for the hotel's 'President's Club'
guests). An en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial
telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a minibar, tea and coffee
making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a double or king-size
bed and centrally regulated air conditioning and heating also come
as standard. Every room offers a spectacular view of either the
North Saskatchewan River Valley or the city skyline.
Restaurant & Food
Breakfast is provided in the form of a continental buffet. Lunch
may be selected from a buffet, chosen from a set menu or ordered
à la carte, and dinner is available either from a set menu
or à la carte.
Activities & Sport
The hotel offers a well-equipped gym and an outdoor swimming pool
on site. There are also facilities for squash. Victoria Park Golf
Course is just a 5-minute drive away.
Comments
******************************The Harvest Room will be closed until
further notice due to ice and snow damage. The Confederation lounge
will be available for a buffet breakfast as well as excellent
options with the lounge menu for lunch and dinner. In Room Dining
is available from 6:30 am to 11pm each day with a Late Night Menu
after 11pm.
Directions, How to get
there
Driving from Edmonton International Airport: The distance from the
airport to the hotel is approximately 29 km. Take the Queen
Elizabeth II Highway North, which becomes Gateway Boulevard at the
city limits. Gateway Boulevard ends at Saskatchewan Drive. Turn
right onto Saskatchewan Drive, then left on 99th Street. Cross the
Low Level Bridge, following the signs for City Centre, up McDougall
Hill. Turn right onto Jasper Avenue. The hotel driveway is
accessible from Jasper Avenue, immediately on the right-hand
side.