🇨🇦 Edmonton, Canada
Matrix Hotel
📍 10640 100 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, T5J 3N8
Your stay — Matrix Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Matrix Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Consider requesting a room on floors 2-5, which are likely to be located away from the street noise on 100 Avenue Northwest. The hotel's 4-star rating suggests a decent level of soundproofing, but a higher floor will provide more distance from potential street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the service entrance on the main floor (floor 1) as it may receive more foot traffic and noise from deliveries and staff activity.
Best views
Guests on floors 6-10 may have views of the surrounding cityscape, but views are not guaranteed and will depend on the specific room orientation and window placement.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-5 are likely the quietest due to their distance from the street and potential noise sources.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may hear some street noise from 100 Avenue Northwest, especially on lower floors. The hotel's concrete floors (floors 2-10) may also amplify foot traffic noise.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for parking as the hotel's parking lot can fill up quickly. 2. Request a room with a city view to get a glimpse of the beautiful River Valley views from the nearby North Saskatchewan River.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Matrix Hotel
free 'Essential' tier, 250 MB/day; paid 'Premium' tier for CAD $10.95/day, 10 GB/day
serves all floors, including the historic east wing
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical copies of the Edmonton Journal in the lobby
15:00-22:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for CAD $30
available for CAD $5 per bag, per day; 24-hour storage
step-free access; wheelchair accessible entrance on 100 Avenue Northwest; 2 accessible rooms available on each floor
on-site valet parking for CAD $25/night; nearest public car park, Parkade, is a 5-minute walk, CAD $20/night; EV charging available on Level 2, 3
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 4% mandatory city tax per night
Deposit & card hold: CAD $50 advance deposit + $100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: All Saints Anglican Cathedral (78 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: First Presbyterian Church (304 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: McDougall United Church (352 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: International Buddhist Progress Society Edmonton (513 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Shops at Commerce Place — 301 m · ~4 min walk
Abbey Glen Park — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Archives and Museum — 525 m · ~7 min walk
The Starlite Room — 103 m · ~1 min walk
splash pad — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bitcoin Well — 723 m · ~9 min walk
Shoppers Drug Mart — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Circle K — 435 m · ~5 min walk
Bay/Enterprise Square — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid currency exchange desks at YEG airport or downtown tourist areas.
Visa/Mastercard contactless widely accepted; Amex less common; mobile pay works at most terminals.
15-20% at restaurants (pre-tax); $1-2 per bag for hotel porters; not required but appreciated for taxi/Uber – round up or 10%.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a chain café or convenience store – about $2.
A fast-food combo or supermarket sandwich – roughly $10.
A main at a casual pub or diner – $15-20.
Food trucks and stalls near Churchill Square in summer; also the City Market on Saturdays.
No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore are budget chains common in the area.
Marshalls and Winners at nearby shopping centres offer discounted brands.
A day pass on Edmonton Transit (ETS) costs $8.75; from YEG airport take Route 747 bus ($5 one-way).
Buy a transit day pass instead of single tickets; fill up on free tap water – it's safe and good; happy hour prices at pubs run 3-6pm.
Good to know — Edmonton
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Emergency Contacts
EdmontonFor non-emergency police matters, call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567. For poison control, dial 1-800-332-1414. Alberta Health Link (medical advice) is 811. Text with 911 is available for deaf or hard-of-hearing callers.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Edmonton, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Matrix Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bitcoin Well — 723 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Shoppers Drug Mart — 218 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) → Ramada Edmonton (downtown stop)
💡 This shuttle stops right at the Ramada on 109 Street. Buy tickets online for $16 and save $2. Best value if you have luggage and don't want to transfer.
Corona Station → Ramada Edmonton
💡 After arriving at Corona Station, catch route 8 west on Jasper Avenue. Get off at 108 Street—the hotel is right there. Use the Arc app for live tracking.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) → LRT Century Park Station
💡 Take this bus to Century Park, then ride the LRT (blue line) north to Corona Station—Ramada is a 5-minute walk from there. Total cost about $5.25.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) → Ramada Edmonton
💡 Book with Alberta Taxi or Co-op Taxi for flat rates. Avoid unofficial drivers at arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Matrix Hotel?
Consider requesting a room on floors 2-5, which are likely to be located away from the street noise on 100 Avenue Northwest. The hotel's 4-star rating suggests a decent level of soundproofing, but a higher floor will provide more distance from potential street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Matrix Hotel?
Avoid rooms near the service entrance on the main floor (floor 1) as it may receive more foot traffic and noise from deliveries and staff activity.
Is Matrix Hotel noisy?
Guests may hear some street noise from 100 Avenue Northwest, especially on lower floors. The hotel's concrete floors (floors 2-10) may also amplify foot traffic noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Matrix Hotel?
Guests on floors 6-10 may have views of the surrounding cityscape, but views are not guaranteed and will depend on the specific room orientation and window placement.
What are insider tips for staying at Matrix Hotel?
1. Arrive early for parking as the hotel's parking lot can fill up quickly. 2. Request a room with a city view to get a glimpse of the beautiful River Valley views from the nearby North Saskatchewan River.
What time is check-in at Matrix Hotel?
Check-in at Matrix Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Matrix Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free 'Essential' tier, 250 MB/day; paid 'Premium' tier for CAD $10.95/day, 10 GB/day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Matrix Hotel?
4% mandatory city tax per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Matrix Hotel?
A fast-food combo or supermarket sandwich – roughly $10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Matrix Hotel?
A day pass on Edmonton Transit (ETS) costs $8.75; from YEG airport take Route 747 bus ($5 one-way).
Top Attractions in Edmonton
💡 Tours run on the hour. Book online or just show up before 10am to avoid school groups. The grounds have good picnic spots and a small pedestrian pond.
💡 Go late Thursday and combine it with a drink at the rooftop café terrace — good views of the Legislature grounds.
💡 The bug room lets you hold a Madagascar hissing cockroach. Free evenings can get crowded — arrive 15 minutes before doors open.
💡 Arrive near closing time for quieter halls. The tropical pyramid is steamy even in winter — wear layers.
💡 Go on a winter promotional day (check their website) — mostly outdoor so dress warmly. The 1920s midway is the liveliest section, with a real carousel.