Edmonton Hotels With or Near a Casino
Four listed Edmonton hotels carry the casino label, and they mean different things. River Cree Resort & Casino and Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton have a casino on site, but both lie outside the city core: River Cree on a 49-acre estate in Enoch, just off Highway 2, and Century Casino 35 km from Edmonton. Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown has a casino nearby and sits a minute from Rogers Place. Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton St. Albert is on the list, but its listing mentions no casino. I explain below what each really offers, so the label does not mislead you.
Edmonton is Alberta's capital, set on the North Saskatchewan River, with a compact downtown around Rogers Place and City Centre Mall. The wider region includes St. Albert to the north and Enoch to the west, where the larger resorts sit. Visitors usually split their time between downtown events, the river valley and, for those who want it, an evening at one of the casinos outside the core.
Casino Hotels in Edmonton: Where They Really Stand
If a casino is the reason for your trip, location matters as much as the label. Staying on site at River Cree or Century means you do not need a car for the evening, but you also stay away from downtown Edmonton. Sandman Signature gives you downtown and the arena, with the casino a short distance away. Ratings range from 8.3 to 8.9, and River Cree, Century and Sandman each cater to a different kind of visitor, so I would choose by trip rather than by score.
River Cree Resort & Casino is the full resort option. It is set on a 49-acre estate just off Highway 2 in Enoch and offers an on-site casino, five restaurants and a full-service spa. Guests will find an indoor pool, a hot tub and a large gym, and rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and kitchen amenities. Its 8.7 rating comes from just over 500 guests. I would choose it when you want everything in one place, a casino evening, a spa day and a choice of restaurants, and you do not mind being outside the city core.
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel is the city option. It is connected to City Centre Mall and five office towers, and Rogers Place is just a minute away. The hotel has a rooftop pool and hot tub, and it is described as pet-friendly, family-friendly and romantic, with a spa and wellness focus and a casino nearby. Its 8.3 rating is the lowest of the four but comes from more than 1,400 guests, the largest group on the list. I would pick it for a downtown stay around a hockey game or a night at the casino.
Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton puts the casino in the same building as the rooms. The listing describes air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and city views, a modern restaurant serving American and Asian cuisine, a bar, free WiFi, a games room and free parking. It is located 35 km from Edmonton, which is a real distance, so it works best if you have a car and want a simple casino stay. Its 8.4 rating comes from 320 guests. I would not choose it if you plan to spend your days in the city centre.
Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton St. Albert has the highest rating, 8.9, from 582 guests, but its listing does not mention a casino, so I treat the label with caution. It offers air-conditioned family rooms with free WiFi, a refrigerator, microwave and work desk, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sun terrace and water sports facilities, and a restaurant serving American and Steakhouse cuisines. It is pet-friendly with spa and wellness facilities. Its name places it in St. Albert, north of the city centre. Choose it for a family stay there, with the pool and the sun terrace, not for gambling.
A traveler's takeIf I wanted a casino evening in Edmonton, I would choose River Cree Resort & Casino for the full resort experience, with its spa, five restaurants and indoor pool, and accept the distance from downtown. If I wanted to stay in the city, I would pick Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel, a minute from Rogers Place, with a rooftop pool and a casino nearby.
4.5Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton St. Albert, Ab
Casino · 582 reviewsFamily-friendly hotel with an indoor pool, spa, and pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itHampton Inn & Suites Edmonton St. Albert has air-conditioned family rooms with a refrigerator, microwave and free WiFi, practical for snacks and simple meals. The indoor pool keeps children busy in any season, and parents can use the fitness centre, the spa and wellness facilities or the sun terrace. The restaurant serves American and steakhouse dishes with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, useful for families with dietary needs. Pets are welcome. A guest score of 8.9 from 582 reviews is excellent.
4.4River Cree Resort & Casino
Casino · 501 reviewsLuxury resort with a casino, spa, and multiple dining options on a sprawling estate
Why guests love itRiver Cree Resort and Casino sits on a 49-acre estate in Enoch, just off Highway 2 at the western edge of Edmonton. For families, the useful parts are the indoor pool, the hot tub and rooms with kitchen amenities, while five restaurants mean nobody argues about dinner. The casino and full-service spa are for adults, so keep that in mind with children. With an 8.7 score from 501 reviews, I would book it for a pool-centred weekend.
4.2Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton
Casino · 320 reviewsFamily-friendly rooms, casino entertainment, and diverse dining options
Why guests love itCentury Casino & Hotel Edmonton is built around its casino, so families should know the atmosphere is lively. That said, the family rooms are air-conditioned with city views, there is a games room, and the restaurant serves American and Asian dishes, which helps with mixed tastes. Parking is free, useful because the hotel is outside the downtown core and best reached by car. The 8.4 rating from about 320 reviews is solid.
4.2Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
Casino · 1421 reviewsRooftop pool and hot tub a minute from Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton
Why guests love itSandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel is a four-star downtown hotel with a rooftop pool and hot tub, and I would recommend it to families who like a pool with a view. It connects to City Centre Mall and five office towers, so you can shop and eat without going outside in winter. Rogers Place is a minute away. Pets are welcome, and the spa and wellness side suits adults.
Local tips
- 1Choose River Cree Resort & Casino for a one-stop stay with a casino, a full-service spa, five restaurants and an indoor pool.
- 2Pick Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel if you want downtown, a rooftop pool and Rogers Place a minute away.
- 3Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton is 35 km from Edmonton, so plan to drive and book it only if the casino is the point.
- 4Do not choose Hampton Inn & Suites St. Albert for a casino: its listing does not mention one.
- 5River Cree sits on an estate off Highway 2 in Enoch, so check how you will reach downtown if you want to see the city.
- 6Ask each hotel what its casino hours and age rules are, since the listings do not give them.