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Accomodations

Billets are available. Contact Laura Schechter [lms3(at)ualberta.ca].

On or Near Campus

Signature Suites Campus Tower
Lister Hall Conference Centre
Metterra Hotel
St. John’s Institute
Varscona Hotel
McLellan House Bed and Breakfast
Hostelling International - Edmonton

Downtown

These are some of the hotels in downtown Edmonton. They are also conveniently located within a short walking distance from LRT (subway). LRT will take you from downtown to the campus within 20 minutes.

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe
Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Downtown
The Westin Edmonton
The Sutton Place Hotel
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Signature Suites Edmonton House
Alberta Place Suite Hotel

Southside

These accomodations are only accessable via cab, car, or bus (infrequent).

Coast Terrace Inn
Delta Edmonton South
Holiday Inn The Palace

Dining Guide

Breakfast:

The Sugar Bowl Coffee & Juice Bar:
Brunch served on the weekend; 10922 – 88 Avenue; phone #: 433-8369

Lunch & Dinner:

Café Mosaics:
Vegetarian food (breakfast also available, but not open until 11 on weekends; 11-2pm on Sunday); approx. 8-10$; 10844 Whyte Avenue; phone #: 433-9702

Dadeo:
Cajun (lunch; celebrated sweet potato fries); reasonable prices; 10548a Whyte Avenue; phone #: 433-0930

Earls:
Variety; approx. 10-15$ per main course; phone #: 439-4911; 8629 – 112 Street (on campus).

The Highlevel Diner:
Variety (breakfast also available); approx. 10-15$ per main course; phone #: 433-0993; 10912 – 88 Avenue, located just north of the Garneau Theatre.

Culina:
"Ethnic / Canadian comfort food"; 15-22$ per main course; 9914 – 89 Avenue; phone #: 437-5588

Funky Pickle Pizza:
Excellent pizza; 10441 Whyte Avenue; phone #: 433-9702

Yiannis Taverna:
Greek; 15-22$ per main course; 10444 Whyte Avenue; phone #: 433-6768

Café De Ville:
Fine dining; approx. 20-25$ per main course; 10137 – 124 Street (downtown); phone #: 488-9188

Mongolie Grill:
Create your own stir-fry; priced according to weight, less for vegetarian meals; approx. 15$; 10104 – 109 Street NW (downtown); phone #: 420-0037

Chianti:
Italian; 10501 Whyte Avenue; 10-15$; phone #: 439-9829

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Accomodations

On or Near Campus

Signature Suites Campus Tower

11145-87 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 0Y1
1-888-962-2522 or (780) 439-6060

$109/night

Campus Suites Tower amenities include high-speed internet access, covered parking, fitness centre, guest laundry facilities, fully-equipped kitchen including: fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, pots and pans. Smoking and non-smoking rooms available. Located on-campus just minutes away from HUB Mall and the Conference Site. Earls' Restaurant, Second Cup, Booster Juice, and the Great Canadian Bagel are all located in the same building complex.

If driving from South of Edmonton, proceed North on Highway 2, which turns into Gateway Blvd.
- Turn left on 82 nd Ave./Whyte Ave.
- Turn right on 111 Street
- Turn left onto 87th Ave
- Campus Towers is on 87th Ave. on the left (south), beside Earl's Restaurant, and across from the Telus Professional Development Centre.

Lister Hall Conference Centre

C102 Lister Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6
1-800-615-4807 or (780) 492-6057

$79/night
Can accommodate groups of three or four at $94 and $109.

Lister Hall Conference Centre amenities include Continental breakfast, parking, and high-speed Internet access. Rooms available with Queen-size bed, or Twins. This is a Non-Smoking facility. Lister Hall also offers dormitory-style housing. Located on the U of Alberta Campus, a 10-15 minute walk from Conference site.

Driving directions are the same as those for Campus Towers, except when you turn left onto 87th Avenue, keep driving West past 112 St and the Jubilee Auditorium. Lister Conference Centre is located next to the Jubilee auditorium, and across from the Butterdome.

Metterra Hotel

10454 - 82 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6E 4Z7
1-866-465-8150 or (780) 465-8150

$135/night

Metterra Hotel amenities include Valet parking, Business centre (24 hour access), Fitness centre (24 hour access), in-room high speed Internet, Wi-Fi access, and free morning newspaper. Located on Whyte Avenue in the heart of the Old Strathcona District, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and shops. A 30 minute walk to the campus, or 10 minute bus-ride. Take the 4 or 6 bus from Whyte Ave to the HUB Mall campus terminal. LRT and bus fare is $2.25, and is good for a round trip (hour and a half).

St. John’s Institute

11024-82 Avenue
Edmonton, AB.
(780) 439-2320

Dormitory – single rooms for about $30 per night, shared washroom. Meals included for $45 per night. 20 minute walk from campus

Varscona Hotel

8208 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6E 6R9
1-888-515-3355 or (780) 434-6111

$125/night

Varscona Hotel amenities include free valet parking, deluxe continental breakfast, coffee, morning paper, and complete training room access. Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese in the evenings. Located on Whyte Ave in the heart of Old Strathcona. A Second Cup is located on main floor of the hotel, and an array of boutiques and restaurants are just steps away. A 30 minute walk to the campus, or 10 minute bus-ride. Take the 4 or 6 bus from Whyte Ave to the HUB Mall campus terminal. LRT and bus fare is $2.25, and is good for a round trip (hour and a half).

McLellan House Bed and Breakfast

11135 - 84 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 433-8707
Toll Free: 1-800-433-8717
Email: info@mclellanhouse.com

West Room: $95.00 per night (single or double occupancy)
North Room: $115.00 per night (single or double occupancy)
South Room: $125.00 per night (single or double occupancy)

Conveniently located just north of the University Extension Centre. Built in 1913 and designated a provincial historic resource and an Edmonton municipal heritage site the house was fully restored in 2000/2001. It has the latest in modern features and yet retains all of the original charm and ambiance. Prices include breakfast, parking and full use of the pantry and other old charm amenities. This Bed and Breakfast has just been awarded a Canada Select 4.5 star rating. This B&B has a 2 week notice cancellation policy.

Hostelling International - Edmonton

10647 81 Ave
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Y1
1 780 988 6836
Fax: +1 780 988 8698

Singles From CAD $18. Check In: 3:00. Check Out: 11:00.

Located in Old Strathcona, one of the city's liveliest neighborhoods, this 88-bed, completely "non-smoking" hostel is a charming brick building surrounded by trees and shrubs on beautiful grounds. It is an easy walk to quaint shops, great restaurants, theatres, night spots, the university, and the gorgeous river valley. The cost is "per bed," with children up to the age of 10 free, and youth ages 11 through 17 half price. 30 minute walk to campus. Laundry Service, Parking, Safe Deposit, Internet Access, Non-smoking Rooms. Mountain bike rentals are available in the summer. There are three family rooms that can each accommodate four or more family members.

Downtown

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel

10155 105 Street (Downtown) T5J 1E2
Telephone: (780) 423-7531
Toll Free: 1-800-716-6199

Standard Rooms: $84.00 per night (single or double)
Premium Rooms: $94.00 per night (single or double)

Standard room inclusions are: choice of one queen or two double beds, terry bathrobes, minibars, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, humidifiers, windows that open, no charge downtown shuttle service, weekend shuttle service ot West Edmonton Mall, valet parking, in room coffee, tea and hot chocolate, access to health club with indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and fitness equipment, no charge local phone calls and long distance access calls plus daily newspaper.

Courtyard by Marriott

99th Street & Jasper Avenue
Telephone; (780) 423-9999
Fax: (780) 423-9998
Toll Free: 1-866-441-7591

Standard Room (Single or Double) - $99.00

Casual riverside Luxury overlooking Edmonton's beautiful river valley; 24 hour business centre and fitness centre. In room movies, coffee and tea. High Speed Internet and Valet Parking.

Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe

10111 Bellamy Hill
Telephone: (780) 428-6611
Toll Free: 1-800-661-8801

Single or double occupancy: $95
Upgrades to Executive Club Floors available at a $30/night upgrade fee.

Superb view of the river valley, within one block of LRT, Convention Centre within walking distance. In room coffee service, daily newspaper, fitness facility, business center, high speed wireless internet service.

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel

10222 - 102 Street (Downtown) T5J 4C5
Telephone: (780) 429-3900
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-6655

Delta Room: $112.00 per night (single or double occupancy)
Premier Room $127.00 per night (single or double occupancy)
One Bedroom Suite: $132.00 per night (single or double occupancy)
Premier One Bedroom Suite $152.00 per night (single or double occupancy)

Situated in downtown Edmonton in the Eaton Centre shopping complex connected to four additional malls, nine theatres, restaurants and pubs. Underground access to LRT. Exercise room, whirlpool and sauna, complimentary high speed internet access with large working desk and ergonomic desk chair.

Holiday Inn Express Downtown

10010 104 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0Z1
Telephone: (780) 423-2450;
Toll Free: 1-877-423-4656
Fax: (780) 425-1783
Email: info@hiexedmonton.com

$90/night (single or double occupancy)
Executive Guestrooms available for an additional $10/night

Price includes complimentary continental breakfast, in room coffee, complimentary high speed internet, complimentary local calls, and complimentary newspaper.

The Westin Edmonton

10135 100th Street
Telephone: (780) 426-3636
Toll Free: 1-800-301-1111

Standard: $110.00 per night
Deluxe: $145.00 per night
Junior Suites: $225 per night

Four star and four diamond award winners; good meeting and conference facilities; connected to shopping, Edmonton Convention Centre and LRT; access to University station in 8 minutes.

The Sutton Place Hotel

10235-101 St
Edmonton, AB T5J 3E9
1-866-3-SUTTON or (780) 428-7111

$107/night

Sutton Place Hotel rooms include a work desk, mini-fridge, and high-speed Internet access. Also includes access to Penthouse indoor pool, and Health Club. Parking is not included in price. The Sutton Place also features their famous Chocoholic Buffet, an all-you-can eat extravaganza every Thursday and Friday evening. Located in Downtown Edmonton, Sutton Place is connected to the Edmonton City Centre Mall, and to the Churchill LRT (Light Rail Transit) Station by underground pedway, providing fast access to the University of Alberta Campus. The hotel is also at the centre of Edmonton's Arts District, just a quick walk from Winston Churchill Square, the Alberta Art Gallery, Citadel Theatre, and the Winspear Centre for the Performing Arts. Sutton Place is a 20 minute LRT ride from the University Campus.

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

10065 – 100 Street T5J 0N6
Telephone: (780) 424-5181

Fairmont Room: $151.00 per night
Fairmont View: $176.00 per night
Deluxe Rooms: $191.00 per night
Deluxe View: $216.00 per night

An Edmonton landmark since 1915. Situated one block from the Shaw Convention Centre, the hotel offers river valley views, landscaped gardens and a newly renovated health club featuring an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room and squash courts.

Signature Suites Edmonton House

10205 100 Avenue T5J 4B5
Telephone: (780) 420-4353; Fax: (780) 420-4363

One Bedroom Suite: $85.00 single or double
Tower Suite: $99.00 single or double
King Executive Suite: $129.00 single or double
Two Bedroom Suite: $220.00 quad occupancy

Signature Suites Edmonton House is centrally located in the downtown arts, business and shopping district. The property has spacious one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, separate living rooms with dining area and private balconies. Note: Rates quoted are for HAP (Hotel Authorization Program) use only.

Alberta Place Suite Hotel

10049 - 103 Street, Edmonton, AB, CA T5J 2W7
Tel: 780-423-1565
Email: reservation@albertaplace.com

Studio: $89, Single: $99, Family: $119, Apartment: $130

Each of our 85 fully furnished suites offers you a full size kitchen and air conditioning. Our affordable rates are ideal for both business and leisure travelers alike. Whether you stay for a weekend or a month, you will enjoy our Downtown location, which is within walking distance to shopping, entertainment and business centers. Public transportation and Light Rail Transit are only steps from our front door providing convenient access to Rexall Place, West Edmonton Mall and the University of Alberta.

Southside

Coast Terrace Inn

4440 Calgary Trail North, T6H 5C2
Telephone: (780) 437-6010; Fax: (780) 431-5801

Coast Comfort (two queen size beds) $97.00/night
Superior King (one king size bed and sofa bed) $100.00/night
Premium King (as above with complimentary continental breakfast and other upgrades) - $122.00/night

Conveniently located on the south side with easy access to the International Airport and West Edmonton Mall. Rates include complimentary in room coffee/tea service, complimentary local calls, complimentary underground parking, complimentary in-room high speed intenet access, complimentary delivery of the Globe and Mail and complimentary access to the Fitness and Racquet Club.

Delta Edmonton South

4404 Gateway Blvd T6H 5C2
Telephone: (780) 434-6415

Single or double occupancy - $96.00 per night

Full service hotel conveniently located within 10 minutes driving distance from the Edmonton International Airport and the University. Room rates include complimentary high speed internet, complimentary morning newspaper, in-room tea and coffee service, complimentary undercover parking and free access to fitness facilities and indoor pool.

Holiday Inn The Palace

4235 Gateway Blvd. North
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1-800-565-1222

From $120 per night