This review is written by a business travel who frequents Marriott and Hilton-brand hotels in North America and around the world. This review is based on 5 or more single-night stays.
Pros:
- New (opened in 2010/2011) hotel - new linens, decor, etc.
- Good service from front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance.
- Spacious rooms with plenty of storage, light, and furniture to relax or work.
- Fast wired or wireless in-room Internet.
- Plenty of HD and non-HD channels to choose from on LCD TVs.
- Spacious bathrooms with curved shower curtain bar.
- Numerous restaurants and shopping nearby (car required, as the blocks are large).
Watch-out List:
- Service in the lobby restaurant is definitely hit-or-miss - good depending on your server.
- Very minor: would have been nice if the bathroom had been designed with an overhead light - it is a little dark.
When it comes to Marriott-brand hotels in Edmonton, this far exceeds the Courtyard Marriott Downtown in terms of age, decor, and cleanliness, but it is a little more expensive. It is as nice as the Marriott at the River Cree (which has an older/more classic decor); however, it has the added advantage of being a little closer to downtown (should your business require you in that vicinity). Overall, this is one of the best choices of hotel in Edmonton.
