Hotel Recommendations

[ProudCanuck1644]

I've purchased my seats for this years race and will be making the trek over the Rockies.

I have only passed though Edmonton before, any ideas of where would be a good place to stay?

[champcarrules]

The best hotels to stay at are the Ramada or the Chateau Nova. Last year I stayed downtown at the Holiday Inn Express but the other 2 hotels are right at the track. There is a great beer garden right in the parking lot at the Ramada. No driving to get to the track and back. All crappy's must meet in the parking lot for a few Molsons:beer:

Chateau Nova Hotel & Suites 888-919-6682
Ramada 780-454-5454

[ChampCar#3]

We're booked at Chateau Nova......

www.novahotels.ca

[Team Canada]

I have a reserved sapace at a parking lot right beside the paddock entrence. I am going to bring my fathers motorhome for the weekend there, so we could have a great crappy get together there as well. Wont need to fork over 6 bucks a beer either. I'll get a keg:)

[champcarrules]

I am also booked at the Chateau. Can you get me a keg? I arrive Friday morning so crack open the keg for noon.:beer:

[tygersclaw]

Near the track...walking distance...


Chateau Nova **
Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre **
Ramada Edmonton Inn **


Edmonton Centre (city center)


Sutton Place Hotel ***
Westin Hotel ***
Coast Plaza ***
Howard Johnsons **
Inn on 7th **
Delta Centre Suite ***
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald ****
The Westin ***
Crown Plaza Chateau Lacombe ***
Best Westren City Centre Inn ***
Days Inn Downtown **
Union Bank Inn ****
Comfort Inn & Suites **
Econo-Lodge Downtown **


Edmonton West


Mayfield Inn & Suites***
Continental Inn**
Comfort Inn**
Royal Executive Inn***
Fantasyland Hotel***
Best Westren Westwood Inn***
Hilton Garden West Inn**
West Harvest Inn**
Sandman Inn**


* = Hotel/motel rating...can be used as a guide to choosing. The rating shown is MY rating based on my knowledge of the property, and in general is a fairly accurate representation of the listed property.

List is NOT a complete representation of available accommodations in Edmonton. I have not listed any 1 star rated facilities or motels.

Complete Accommodation listings (with ratings and ammenity listing) can be found at http://www.explorealberta.com/Edmonton_Hotels_and_Accommodations.htm

[Canadacorner]

PLEASE!! DO NOT STAY AT THE HOWARD JOHNSONS!

We booked last minute, so we just grabbed whatever was the cheapest and it was by far the worst Hotel I have ever stayed in. I hate to say anything bad about anyone or anything, but it was not good...at least the staff was very nice...

[tygersclaw]

PLEASE!! DO NOT STAY AT THE HOWARD JOHNSONS!

We booked last minute, so we just grabbed whatever was the cheapest and it was by far the worst Hotel I have ever stayed in. I hate to say anything bad about anyone or anything, but it was not good...at least the staff was very nice...

Hence my 2 star rating. I worked at the hotel as the Night Manager years ago. I know this property from the inside out.

I worked in the hospitality industry for a number of years and have regular contact with many of the properties I listed above, so I am able to offer unbiased opinion on them.

I did not list any South Edmonton properties as access to the city center will be a mess in some ways as a major bridge is being closed for repairs until October.

[goldpanracing]

we are booked at alberta place suites

[champcarrules]

Don't forget about the free beer at TeamCanada motor home.

[goldpanracing]

do not worry we never forget about any beer especially the free kind

[tygersclaw]

PLEASE!! DO NOT STAY AT THE HOWARD JOHNSONS!

We booked last minute, so we just grabbed whatever was the cheapest and it was by far the worst Hotel I have ever stayed in. I hate to say anything bad about anyone or anything, but it was not good...at least the staff was very nice...


The Howard Johnsons is now the Holiday Inn Express Downtown. Just a FYI.

[Bubba]

I would love to come to Edmonton for this race, but my only option for a flight back on Sunday evening is at 6:00. How far is the track from the airport and do you think it is possible to make that flight time?

[alesifan48]

I would love to come to Edmonton for this race, but my only option for a flight back on Sunday evening is at 6:00. How far is the track from the airport and do you think it is possible to make that flight time?

On a normal day allow yourself about an hour to get out to the airport from the track....so on race day, you've got the throng of people to get thru, figure the mode of transportation you are going to take from the racetrack and will it be available...I just think you might be cutting it too close my friend.....how uhhhhhhh cough cough...cough cough..I'm not feeling well ???? and staying til Monday??:wine

[ChampCar#3]

The Chateau Nova is totally booked for the race!!

I guess thats great news!....bad if you are trying to get a hotel!