Matrix Hotel

second time we stayed here and the hotel is super nice, clean, and modern. will definately be returning. great place to stay for concerts at rexall as its a quick block walk to the LRT station. Room service was tasty. And wifi works great, also has shaw go wifi there.

I haven’t stayed at the Matrix since 2012, but only because I rarely have meetings downtown anymore! Things that are great about this place:
— renovated rooms
— free wine and cheese on weekdays from 530 – 630
— complimentary breakfast buffet
— good location if you have to do business in downtown Edmonton!

I won’t add much as I agree with all other comments regarding the hotel. My only disappointment is the MZ Lounge which is over priced for what you receive.
As well, as nice as the breakfast is, it doesn’t open until 730 am on the weekend. Not a great opening time if you are in town for an event or have to work.

Reasonably satisfied with this hotel. Plenty of options on the breakfast buffet, which is included in the room price. Free WiFi accessible from all areas of the hotel as well as LAN in the rooms. Although don’t expect to stream Netflix … my test with
yields a scant 2 mbps.
Rooms are clean. Hallway noise is typical. Stocked mini bar is fine if you don’t mind spending $ 3.50 for a Coke, $ 3.00 for a pack of M&M’s or $ 35 for a cheap bottle of wine… but at least they made the effort.
To be honest my only real complaint is the shower heads. As of right now this is my 2^nd stay and both times the shower heads have proved to be really crappy. The pressure is so weak that it takes 3x as long to wash shampoo out of your hair… I can’t imagine how a woman with long hair would manage at all. If I stay here next time, I’m seriously considering bringing my own shower head and just switch it out myself. I get that everyone wants to save water these days but there comes a point when you have to say, «enough!».
Other than that, I like this hotel. But for my next trip I will consider trying someplace new… the shower heads really are that bad and sours the entire experience that would otherwise be top notch.

I am a road warrior, and a Westin-​lover… However:
I love the Matrix! I have now spent 2 stints her over the past couple of years, and it’s just as great as I remember. It’s the perfect downtown boutique-​y (but not too niche) place to stay if you want a breather from the Westin/​Hotel Mac crowd.
I give Matrix the belt based on a few items:
+ trendy rooms | beds are low to the ground, so might not be good for the elderly folk
+ amazing free breakfast | think eggs prepared 2 ways, oatmeal, yogurt and granola bar, cappuccino machine, assorted pastries, and life-​changing cinnamon buns
+ location, location, location
+ all staff are curiously friendly
+ FREE parking | no car? use Über
I only have one small, teenie, tiny beef — As mentioned above, there is an amazing free buffet style breakfast, with friendly staff greeting you on your way in. Great. As soon as I sat down one of the staff members brought a billfold to my table saying «whenever you’re ready», a bit caught off guard (because I was told this was included with the cost of the room), I opened it to see it was zeroed out, and was simply an opportunity to leave a gratuity.
Having worked in the hospitality industry for a long time, I thought this was in poor taste. I’m all for gratuities when appropriate; but in a self-​serve buffet that it loudly touted as included in the room, I didn’t like this. Rant over.
Overall: Stay at Matrix, you won’t regret it.

Front desk staff is outstanding. Once my id was shown they offered up some outstanding recommendations on what to do around the area. They went above and beyond. The hotel itself is very nice with a modern flair. Both the lobby and my room did not disappoint. I’m a Hilton loyalist but in Canada they just don’t compete. The Marriott down the street I didn’t want to step foot into.
First stop, free wine tasting and cheese upstairs on the patio.

This is a high value hotel. It is modern, clean, great location to public transportation, shopping and restaurants. We found the complimentary breakfast very nice and preferred eating at the MZ lounge for dinner vs. going out. The dinner menu has a nice selection, delicous and well priced. Really appreciated the ability to skip room clean and receive a credit. The staff is professional and special thanks to the Front Office Manager Jay S. for his gracious and personal assistance in providing us great directions around the city. We highly recommend it.
Cross Family
Irvine, CA

Duty Manager Thomas Springston took swift action when through a series of errors I arrived for my convocation banquet a day late, family in tow and freshly soaked from a thunderstorm. I was in great distress! He whisked us up to the lounge and offered us a courtesy meal at the hotel’s expense. The service and food were both excellent quality, and we left with the incident tucked away as a silly memory that turned out happy. I will be bringing friends to the Matrix lounge and recommending it to out of town colleagues forever!

I must have lucked out and dodged the noisy floor!
Very quiet for my week long stay.
The Matrix is a great hotel located in a Bitchin part of downtown. You can walk to just about anything you need from here. Surrounded by great food and pubs.
Big plus for me is the FREE parking. Not very common downtown. Staff is great and very accommodating.
A convenient bar/​lounge with a quaint biz center.
Big 5 star from me.

My second trip to Edmonton and I decided to abandon the larger chain hotels and go boutique. This ended up being a great decision, as The Matrix was top notch in every way. The bed was super comfy and large, the staff was very friendly, the location is central to so many good restaurants, and the rates were reasonable. If I have to come back up here on business I will definitely stay again!

BRING EARPLUGS
I’ve stayed here a few times over the last several years, and it does not seem to get better each time.
Breakfast is decent, but often there is nowhere to sit.
The fancy cappuccino machine is gone, replaced with regular coffee. It used to be nice, but time has not been terribly kind to this place. The beds are getting worn, things just aren’t as fresh as they used to be.
And the earplugs.. .. The walls are paper thin, you can hear your neighbor peeing. :(

My dear friend came to Canada and we stayed at the Matrix hotel near Jasper. Love this hotel — it has such modern décor with vaulted ceilings and crystals. Got love those crystals! Anyways, the rooms were like the lobby, modern and clean with comfy beds and pillows. Carports were closeby and Jasper with all of its restaurants and bars were not too far away!
I think my favorite part was the complimentary breakfast in the morning. Great selection of gourmet foods including freshly baked bread, variety of eggs, meats, oatmeal and many more.
Great hotel to showcase what Edmonton has to offer: location, modern style and good food. My friend and I had a great stay. :)

Cute stylish rooms, crisp linens and very comfy beds. Spent two nights here and really enjoyed ourselves. Comp breakfast, wine and cheese hour (we didn’t make it) ro service. It was great. The supervisor Thomas was fantastic and made us feel very welcome. If I had to go to Edmonton again I 100% would stay here

The Matrix hotel has always been one of my favorite places in Edmonton, despite not having the chance to stay as a guest until very recently. My cousin got married here a few years ago and it was a gorgeous venue for such an event. A few years later a friend of mine used the rooms for her & her bridesmaids (that’s me!) to get ready before her ceremony. More recently, I visited Edmonton for work and finally had the chance to stay in this hotel as a guest. They have a complimentary wine & cheese from 5:30pm — 6:30pm, which was perfect after a Red Arrow bus ride up from Calgary. Rooms are big and spacious, front desk staff is friendly and attentive, and the hotel is located centrally so it’s very easy to get anywhere downtown or across the river. Their breakfast buffet is AMAZING — easily the best out of downtown hotels. At ~$ 200/​night staying at the Matrix isn’t always easy on the wallet, but you get what you pay. I love the Matrix and highly recommend to anyone visiting Edmonton for work or pleasure!

I really enjoyed this hotel. The staff were very friendly and I loved the layout of the room. My room had it’s own bar sink, and living room and this helped to make it feel more like home rather than just a hotel room. They had an excellent breakfast in the morning and it was conveniently located above a Starbuck’s and The Wildflower Grill which are both places I enjoy.
I would definitely recommend this place for friends and family.

They help you hold a great party.
It is a little bit upscale and completely fun. The location is great, though a few people at the party I attended complained about the lack of parking. They hotel itself has a lot as well as 2 larger lots behind it. Part of the hotel’s parking for the guests is covered which is nice in winter. There is ample parking. If you are the type who for some insane reason hates downtown Edmonton or even the $ 3.00 to pay for evening/​weekend parking, maybe it isn’t for you. The party converted a lot of people to really liking the downtown atmosphere.
The buffet was nicely presented and delicious. The carving stations were staffed, the people never once went missing. The dessert options were plentiful. The bar was stocked well. They have ticket options for parties, if that is something you need. There were a couple other parties happening while ours was and there was no cross over noise. We forgot they were there.
If you are staying the night, they have a wine and cheese nightly and breakfast in the morning. The lobby is always neat and clean and a welcome place to meet people and wait for rides. There are plenty of places to relax on the mezzanine level in addition to the lobby. The rooms were clean and updated. They were a real treat!
I have been recommending anyone staying in Edmonton for the night or longer to give the hotel a shot!

The Matrix Hotel is a small boutique hotel similar to the Sofitel chain.
It is centrally located downtown close to government offices and the Legislature and walking distance from the city’s downtown tourist & foodie spots.
We were welcomed at the front desk by two very nice and good humoured staff members who engaged us in small talk. They gave us lots of ideas regarding how we could enjoy our «staycation» in Edmonton.
With your room, you get to enjoy a daily wine and cheese sampling in the hotel’s hospitality room. Which really is not a room but more like a bright, sunny lounge. The sampling is far from a sampling as they serve you full glasses of wine & there is a buffet with a variety of cheeses and crackers, dips & chips. You can help yourself as often as you would like. The wine is also replenished.
Looking for a place to have dinner, we enquired at the front desk. They were extremely helpful with many suggestions.
The hot continental breakfast was generous but nothing to write home about taste-​wise. There was a variety of muffins, croissants, pastries, small bagels & French bread served with assorted jams & butters. Fruit kabobs, yogurt, granola, dried fruits & oatmeal. Chorizo sausage, two types of frittatas, & seasoned potatoes.
Not sure what kind of fat was used in the pastries & croissant but it had a lard flavour and stuck to your mouth. The frittata was quite dry.
BUT, the breakfast being complimentary with your room, one cannot complain. Better than your average continental freebie at other hotels!
As for the room… We were given a room facing the elevator. I was concerned about noise due to previous experience in other hotels. To my pleasant surprise, the room was quite soundproof.
And the bed! So comfortable! Nice, crisp linen, soft pillows, medium support mattress. Slept like a baby and woke up without a sore back!
I would highly recommend this hotel to out of town visitors or for a nice staycation!

I am in love with this hotel in Edmonton.
Why:
— free parking
— great concierge service
— beautifully modern and clean lobby with fresh fruit for the taking
— cute suites with nice amenities (wi-​fi, robes, complimentary water)
The prices are reasonable and its a really nice place to stay.

I just came from a two night stint at the Matrix and I was very pleased with the accommodations — especially considering the moderate prices.
I arrived at 2am on Sunday night /​Monday morning after a late flight out of PHX, and thank goodness my room was ready and my bed was comfy. I passed out that first night! I was a little bit more awake then next day and night and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast both Monday and Tuesday mornings. (It’s included in your room rate and there is something for everyone including plenty of hot food options such as eggs, bacon, potatoes, and oatmeal as well as fresh fruit, yogurt, muffins, toast, hard boiled eggs, cereal, etc…)
I found the Matrix staff to be friendly and the location to be central and convenient. Nice bathroom amenities, a hot shower with great pressure, and a powerful hairdryer all added to the experience as well. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the fitness center on this trip, but it’s nice to know it’s there for future visits.
The only confusing things were the wifi and the TV. The wifi is free and it worked for me most of the time on my computer but not on my phone. The TV was way too difficult to figure out and I gave up on that after a few tries.
Bottom line: if you’re looking for a moderately priced hotel in Edmonton, you can’t go wrong with the Matrix!

Traveling with a bad cold is not fun… I was totally that person full of germs that I typically avoid on planes. Fortunately once I arrived in Edmonton (after passing my germs to everyone on the plane) the Matrix Hotel provided me with a clean spacious room and a comfortable bed so I could get a little bit of rest during my short trip.
Overall, I liked this hotel and wouldn’t definitely stay here again. My colleague and I were in town to do interviews and they have a nice lounge upstairs that was the perfect spot for them (and it helped that it was empty too).
It’s also centrally located near lots of restaurants, shops and more… so there’s no need to rent a car in what I believe is typically a driving city.
The restaurant downstairs was also solid if you happen to visit during one of Edmonton’s infamous cold winters.