DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton
family suite base for a West Edmonton slides trip
About this hotel
West Edmonton Mall, home to World Waterpark, sits about 5 km from the property, close enough to fold a slides afternoon into the rest of the day without losing the morning to driving. The hotel's own pool takes the edge off a cold Edmonton evening once the wave pool has closed for the night, so the swimming doesn't stop the moment the family leaves the mall. Family rooms give toddlers a cot within reach of the adults and give teenagers a bit of their own space, which matters after a day spent going up and down the same stairs to the wave pool. Pets travel too, which is not something every waterpark stay in this city offers, and it is the detail that decides the booking for families who will not leave the dog behind.
- Free parking
- On-site pool
- Family rooms
- Pet-friendly
Our take
About 5 km from West Edmonton Mall, home of World Waterpark, the DoubleTree West Edmonton offers family rooms with extra sleeping space, an on-site pool, free parking and pet-friendly rooms, and guests rate it 8.5 from 495 reviews. I see it as a practical base for a budget-minded World Waterpark trip, especially with a dog in tow; the hotel is not the attraction, so plan your days around the mall.
- ✓Book early for Alberta school holidays, when Edmonton rooms near West Edmonton Mall sell out well ahead of the slides-day rush.
- ✓Use the free parking here and drive to the mall rather than hunting for a spot once you arrive.
- ✓Pack a dry change of clothes for the drive back, damp swimsuits and a long Edmonton drive do not mix well.
Why we love it
- Family rooms sized for a slides trip
- Free on-site parking
- Buffet breakfast included
- On-site fitness centre
Why guests love itWe picture the stay here as the one where the kids fall asleep the moment the seatbelt clicks on the way back from the wave pool. DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton works because nobody has to think hard: park the car for free, unpack once, and spend the rest of the trip going back and forth to World Waterpark instead of managing logistics. The room does its job quietly, which after a full day of slides is exactly what a family needs.