Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton Centre Suites is a downtown hotel that focuses on suite-style rooms, which give you more space than a standard hotel room and often include a separate sitting area. That makes it one of the more practical choices in this guide for families, groups of friends and travellers staying several nights, because you can keep luggage, shop bags and winter gear out of the way and have somewhere to sit in the evening. It sits in the downtown core, close to the retail streets, the LRT and the walking routes toward Churchill Square and the Royal Alberta Museum. The atmosphere is relaxed and business-friendly rather than grand, and the hotel appeals to travellers who value convenience and room to move over a historic setting. Rates are usually mid-range, and they soften in winter when downtown is quieter and travel is lighter.
Location and getting around
Downtown Edmonton is compact, and from here you can walk to many restaurants and cafes, reach the LRT quickly and get to the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Alberta Legislature Building and Rogers Place with a short walk or ride. In cold weather, ask the hotel about indoor routes, since much of downtown is connected by pedways that make winter walking easier. The river valley is close by taxi or on foot if you do not mind a hill, and West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park and Elk Island need a car or taxi.
The rooms and the feel
Suites typically give you a bedroom and a living area, a desk and extra storage, and some include kitchen-style facilities, so check the exact layout when you book. The extra room is especially welcome in winter, when coats, boots and bags accumulate. If you are sensitive to noise, request a higher floor away from the street. Facilities are those you would expect from a business-oriented downtown hotel, and the details change, so read the current information before you reserve.
Who it suits and what to know: families, small groups and longer-stay travellers will appreciate the space, and couples who want a comfortable room without a high price will find it good value. Rates rise on major event nights, so book early if your dates match a game, concert or festival. Parking is usually charged by the day.
Compare it with the Holiday Inn Express if you want the lowest price and with the Matrix if you want a more design-led feel. For a base that lets you leave the car behind, it works well, with the money saved going to a nicer dinner or a food tour.
Why stay here
- ✓Suite-style rooms with extra space
- ✓Central downtown location
- ✓Close to the LRT
- ✓Walk to restaurants and cafes
- ✓Near Churchill Square and the museum
- ✓Good for families and longer stays
- ✓Desk and work space
- ✓Downtown parking available for a fee
Good questions
Where is the Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites?+
It is in downtown Edmonton, close to the LRT, restaurants and shops, and a short walk or ride from the main cultural sights.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the suite-style rooms give extra space for children, luggage and winter gear. Check the exact room layouts when you book.
Do I need a car?+
Not for downtown, thanks to the central location and the LRT. You will want a car or taxi for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park and Elk Island.
