The Century Casino offers a relaxing and fun retreat just 10 minutes from the city's downtown core. The hotel section offers 26 rooms and suites, some including in-room whirlpools. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is available in all rooms.
The casino offers 36 game tables and more than 650 slot machines as well as a poker room open around the clock. Also on site is a showroom, two restaurants and a deli that doubles as a fully licensed bar. One nicety, especially appreciated in Edmonton's snowy winters, is a 300-space underground heated garage. Conference and banquet space is available.
Century Casino
13103 Fort Road
Edmonton, Alberta, T5A 1C3
(780) 643-4000
cnty.com
The Deerfoot Inn and Casino is in the southern part of Calgary, one of Alberta's fastest growing metro areas.
The property offers standard rooms and suites, some with in-room whirlpool tubs. One, the Romance Suite, is done in shades of red complete with heart-shaped pillows, wall hangings and a heart-shaped, quilted headboard.
Room amenities include pillowtop mattresses, thick duvets and 32-inch LCD flat screen TVs. Other offerings include in-room movies, mini fridge, coffee maker and a work desk with a high-speed Internet connection.
Gambling options include 740 slot machines, a private poker room with eight tables, blackjack and craps tables and a high-limit room. The property offers seven pubs and restaurants with choices ranging from southwestern fare to sushi. Conference and wedding party facilities are available.
Deerfoot Inn and Casino
1000, 11500 - 35 St SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 3W4
(403) 236-7529
deerfootinn.com
The Stoney Nakota Resort in Morley is 45 miles west of downtown Calgary via the Trans Canada Highway, otherwise called Provincial Route 40. It sits in the shadows of the Canadian Rockies and is convenient for those visiting the Banff ski resort area.
The Stoney Nakota Resort has made enough of an impression that it has earned 4 1/2 stars from Select Canada. The hotel offers 111 guest rooms and 20 suites, many with mountain views. All rooms feature wall-mounted 32-inch LCD TVs, high-speed wireless Internet access and contemporary furnishings. Some of the suites come with in-room fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
The casino offers blackjack, poker and roulette tables as well as 300 slot machines. Other offerings include an onsite water park (hotel guests get free access), a sports bar called Sidelines Lounge and two restaurants, Peaks Cafe and the Ridge Cafe.
Stoney Nakota Resort
Highway 40
Morley, Alberta, T0L 1N0
(403) 881-2830
stoneynakodaresort.com
