Edmonton South Travelodge, Edmonton

Advantages: very helpful staff
Disadvantages: 20 minutes to downtown

...YEG is located south-west of the city of Edmonton, approx. 20 minutes form the downtown core. Arrivals are on the second floor, and luggage pick up is on the main floor(arriving from Toronto). Pay telephones are near the luggage pick up. Staff were very attentive to my needs. There are several levels of parking less than 50 feet away. An international airport, flights can connect to nearly any major port worldwide. Signs are clearly marked, it is quite difficult to get lost. The taxi fares are decent, perhaps $30 canadian, but shuttles are also available at lower cost. Because I was in quite the hurry, I did not have the time to search for restaurants or cafes in the airport. If you find this at all helpful, please feel free to let me know. Thank you.... Read review

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Advantages: relaxed and friendly
Disadvantages: None

...I visited Edmonton a couple of years ago, and, first thoughts where that it wasn't a bad little town. Firstly, as a predstrian, there wasn't a single part of the city that I couldn't get to on foot, which was great. The downtown shopping isn't too good, but you do have the West Edmonton Mall, which is just outside the town. Here you have everything... Literally! The town also hosts many festivals during the summer, and the city has a nice relaxed atmosphere. I never felt threatened by anything and felt relaxed with the kind people. For those brits abroiad, the town also has a few British pubs, some of them themed, some not. Well, you travel thousands of miles and get British beer! South of the river, there is a more traditional shopping area, which is quite funky and also has lots of places to eat! Don't believe what the guide books... Read review

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Advantages: Largest shopping center in the world, friendly people, great food and so much more.
Disadvantages: Winters can be very cold.

...Edmonton might seem like a boring and slow city to the traveler or tourist passing by but if you stop and take in a couple of Edmonton's best features you will then realize why it is the capital of Alberta. Edmonton's West Edmonton Mall is the largest of its kind in the world.With over 250 stores to shopping and over 5 amazing attractions,you will never get bored in this mall. Old Strathcona is one of Edmonton's best features,for it has a farmers market with all sorts off different items.This part of town has many beautiful buildings with an variety of shops.The restaurants in Old Strathcona are some like none other,they make the best food and serve it to you with the most class.The infamous Whyte Ave is the busiest avenue all through out Edmonton.The people are friendly and it has lots of fun stores. If you do not know where to go... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful