Matrix Hotel Edmonton
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Matrix Hotel Review
The 4-star Matrix Hotel Edmonton, located in Downtown Edmonton with Churchill Square, a lively plaza that hosts year-round festivals, and the Art Gallery of Alberta, with contemporary Canadian works in a striking modern building, 550 metres from the bustling Downtown, offers cars for rent. Staying at the charming hotel gives you the ability to use a cash machine and a lift.
Start your day with a free executive breakfast served in the restaurant. There is a lounge bar on site. Enjoy Indian cuisine in the restaurant Select Restaurant, situated 5 minutes' stroll away.
The property is about 5 km from Edmonton Municipal airport and 20 minutes' stroll from such cultural venues as Art Gallery of Alberta. Shaw Conference Centre is approximately a 5-minute drive away, while First Church Of Christ Scientist is just near the Matrix Edmonton.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being 20 minutes' stroll from the shopping mall "Edmonton City Centre".
The 184 units at the property are air-conditioned, some of them have a fireplace along with a minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. Furnished with a sofa and a work desk, these rooms have storage and a dining place. Providing a shower, the bathrooms also have free toiletries. Certain units overlook the garden.
The comfortable Matrix Hotel is 5 minutes on foot from Government Centre Transit Centre bus station, and Whyte Avenue is 5 minutes away by car.
A sundeck and a shared lounge are available for an additional charge. The deluxe Matrix Edmonton offers a fitness studio, fitness classes, a patio, and various recreational opportunities to diversify your leisure. Boasting a business centre with a work desk and a photocopy machine, the property lies just a short drive from Crypt Lake Trail.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxurious hip new hotel with restaurants and bars.
- Convenient central location within walking distance of the bustling Downtown.
- Surrounded by a valley and a park.
- Well-appointed guest rooms feature nice decor; most come with a fridge, a kitchenette and a microwave.
- Free of charge breakfast with a yogurt and a porridge, to name but a few included.
- Delicious Japanese menu in the terrific restaurant.
- Signature beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service and great facilities.
- Excellent prices for the area.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with a bit hard beds.
- Wi-Fi was pretty slow for such a hotel.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- facilities for disabled guests
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Armchair
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Northlands ArgiCom 480 m (1575 ft)
- Edmonton City Centre 1.87 km (1.16 mi.)
- McLeod Building 1.21 km (3970 ft)
- High Level Bridge 1.34 km (4396 ft)
- Sir Winston Churchill Square 1.58 km (5184 ft)
- Muttart Conservatory 2.45 km (1.52 mi.)
- Whyte Avenue 2.34 km (1.45 mi.)
- Neon Sign Museum 830 m (2723 ft)
- Rogers Place 1.29 km (4232 ft)