West Edmonton Mall is located in the Canadian city of Edmonton, Alberta, in the western part of the country. The West Edmonton Mall claims to be the largest shopping center in North America--although this claim is some times disputed by The Mall of America in Minnesota. The West Edmonton Mall is more than six-million square feet and features 800 stores and parking for 20,000 vehicles. Nearly 25,000 people work in the mall, and an average of 30 million people visit the shopping center each year from across Canada and around the world. In addition to shopping, there is an on-site amusement park, skating rink and a water park within the West Edmonton Mall.
People visiting West Edmonton Mall can find hotel and motel accommodations either within the shopping center itself or outside the mall in the City of Edmonton. People wanting to stay right in West Edmonton Mall should check out the "Fantasyland Hotel." Opened in 1986, the Fantasyland Hotel is situated directly in the mall and aims to give guests a fun stay with a number of themed rooms such as "Africa," "Arabia," "Roman" and "Hollywood." There is even an "Igloo" themed room for people looking to have a distinctive Canadian experience. Other amenities at the hotel include wireless Internet and an on-site dining lounge.
The Fantasyland Hotel
17700-87 Ave.
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada; T5T 4V4
780-444-3000
fantasylandhotel.com/home/
People wanting to stay outside the West Edmonton Mall at more affordable prices, might want to check out the West Edmonton Motor Inn, a motel situated within a five-minute drive of the shopping center. The motel was renovated in 2010 and upgraded with new wall paper, paint, carpets and drapes. Rooms are available in smoking and non-smoking, and the facility features a free continental breakfast. Each room also has fridge, microwave, cable TV and free wireless Internet.
West Edmonton Motor Inn
18245 Stony Plain Road
Edmonton, AB
Canada; T5S 1A9
780-484-1136
westedmontonmotorinn.com/
Located directly across the street from North America's biggest shopping mall is the West Edmonton Mall Inn. A medium-sized hotel, with 88 rooms that each have a 42-inch flat-screen television set, wireless Internet, underground parking, voice mail and air conditioning. The inn's main appeal is its convenient access to West Edmonton Mall. The inn also offers a free shuttle service to and from the Edmonton Airport.
West Edmonton Mall Inn
17504-90 Ave.
Edmonton, AB
Canada; T5T 6L6
780-444-9378
weminn.com/home/default.asp
People who don't mind driving a short distance to reach The West Edmonton Mall can stay at the Travelodge - Edmonton West, which located about five to 10 minutes from the shopping center depending on traffic. The Travelodge has 220 guest rooms and amenities that include coffee, ironing boards, wireless Internet, pay-per-view movies and the latest Nintendo video game system. There is also an indoor swimming pool and a Smitty's Restaurant onsite.
Travelodge - Edmonton West
18320 Stony Plain Road
Edmonton, AB
Canada; T5S 1A7
780-483-6031
travelodge.com/Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=09799
