Edmonton, CanadaDowntown
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
High-performance arena tower
Downtown Edmonton, Canada
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottHigh-performance arena tower
The hotel connects directly to Rogers Place arena, pairing game-night energy with high-performance athletic training.
“This Marriott features 346 guest rooms replete with custom furnishings and design elements of wood, stone and metal, all reflective of Alberta’s natural, rugged beauty.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Archetype club provides four group fitness studios and restorative Somadome meditation pods.
Listed
A 22nd-floor lounge overlooks Edmonton alongside full-service spa suites and eucalyptus steam rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
you might not expect it to be so thoughtfully tailored to its setting, with artwork and design elements that evoke the natural textures of Alberta’s landscape.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Rogers Place arena and the central plaza sit right outside, connected through elevated pedways.
The rooms
Custom stone and timber furnishings give the bedrooms textures drawn from the Alberta landscape.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor leisure pool and hot tub sit beneath coffered ceilings, steps from Archetype's expansive weight-training floor.
The spa
Private suites host aromatherapy rituals beside vertical timber slats, and armchairs in blue velvet line the relaxation lounge.
Braven Restaurant
Curved leather booths sit against glossy green tiles, where the kitchen serves dry-aged steaks and wood-fired dishes.
Alchemy Bar
Crystal chandeliers hang over tufted burgundy booths, and bartenders mix avant-garde cocktails along an illuminated marble counter.
How it began
The 55-storey tower opened in 2019 over former rail yards, anchoring downtown Edmonton's new entertainment district.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.