The Matrix Hotel is a contemporary downtown Edmonton hotel that appeals to business travellers, couples and visitors who want to be close to the action. It sits in the city centre, within reach of the Ice District, Rogers Place and the restaurants and bars of Jasper Avenue, and the river valley is a short ride away. The style is modern and polished rather than historic, with an emphasis on comfortable rooms and a central location. It is a mid- to upper-priced option, and a good choice if you want a reliable base for exploring on foot and by transit, especially during hockey season or a downtown festival. Compared with the Fairmont it is less formal and often more flexible on price.
Location and getting around
Downtown Edmonton is compact, and the hotel puts you within a short walk or ride of most of the city's cultural and entertainment venues. The Ice District and Rogers Place are nearby, the Royal Alberta Museum is a short walk or ride away, and the LRT stations downtown connect you to the university and Old Strathcona. The river valley is within reach by taxi or on foot if you do not mind a hill. West Edmonton Mall and Fort Edmonton Park need a car or taxi.
The rooms and the feel
Expect modern, comfortable rooms with a contemporary style, and look for rooms on higher floors for city views. The hotel suits a stay of a few nights with a work or leisure focus. If you are sensitive to noise, ask for a quieter room, since a downtown location can be lively on event nights, particularly near game days.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, sports fans, business travellers and first-time visitors who want to be central will like it. Families can use it, but check the family room options when you book. Parking, where available, is usually charged by the day, as in most downtown hotels, and rates rise on big event nights, so book early if your trip coincides with a major game, concert or festival.
A downtown stay also means you can skip the rental car for most of your trip and use taxis and rideshares for the trips to the mall or the park.
Why stay here
- ✓Central downtown location
- ✓Near the Ice District and Rogers Place
- ✓Walk to Jasper Avenue dining
- ✓Modern, contemporary rooms
- ✓Short ride to the Royal Alberta Museum
- ✓Near downtown LRT access
- ✓City views from higher floors
- ✓Parking available in the downtown area
Good questions
Where is the Matrix Hotel?+
It is in downtown Edmonton, within reach of the Ice District, Jasper Avenue and the downtown LRT stations. The river valley is a short ride away.
Is it good for hockey games and concerts?+
Yes, the location puts Rogers Place and the Ice District within easy reach. Book early because rates rise on event nights.
Do I need a car if I stay here?+
Not for downtown, since most sights are close and transit is nearby. You will want a car or a taxi for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park and Elk Island.
