Hotels near Royal Alexandra Hospital

Royal Alexandra Hospital Introduction

Founded in 1899, the Royal Alexandra Hospital not only caters to the city of Edmonton, Alberta, where it's located, but also to patients from Western and Northern Canada. The hospital is next to the Kingsway/Royal Alex LRT Station and the Kingsway/Royal Alex transit centre, making it easy to reach via public transit, and it's a short stroll from shopping and dining venues at Kingsway Mall. There's an ample selection of accommodations close to Royal Alexandra Hospital, particularly in Edmonton's city centre, where you'll be within easy reach of tourist attractions like the Rogers Place arena and the Muttart Conservatory's public gardens and pyramid-shaped biomes.

Hotels near Royal Alexandra Hospital

Lodging options near Royal Alexandra Hospital include posh 4-star hotels with restaurants, bars, and wellness facilities like full-service spas, indoor pools, and fitness centres. If you're particular about hotel rates and don't mind simpler rooms, you'll find similar facilities in the neighbourhood's mid-range hotels. There are also a lot of inns providing spacious suites with kitchens. A good choice for families and groups, these inns often offer Wi-Fi and parking for free; some also provide a complimentary breakfast buffet. To score the most affordable Edmonton hotel deals around Royal Alexandra Hospital, consider visiting in spring and winter.

Where to stay near Royal Alexandra Hospital

Most of the hotels around Royal Alexandra Hospital, including upmarket venues, are located in Edmonton's city centre. They're generally scattered across downtown Edmonton, but a handful of options are located at the intersection of 100 St NW and Jasper Avenue, in the immediate vicinity of Central LRT Station. This area is convenient for getting around the city, as well as taking the LRT to Royal Alexandra Hospital. You'll also find a few hotels about 2 kilometres west of the hospital, near the Alberta Aviation Museum. The closest lodging to Royal Alexandra Hospital is a relaxed inn that's a kilometre away.

Things to see near Royal Alexandra Hospital

Points of interest close to Royal Alexandra Hospital include Kingsway Mall, a large shopping centre just a 10-minute walk away. At the Alberta Aviation Museum, located in the former Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport, you can check out 30 aircraft displayed in a historic hangar that was built during World War II. You can take a guided tour of the museum and, on select days of the week, visit the aircraft restoration area. About 10 minutes' drive from Royal Alexandra Hospital, the Muttart Conservatory botanical garden features glass pyramids where you can stroll among plants that grow in temperate, arid, and tropical climates. There's a cafe and a gift shop, too.

How to get to Royal Alexandra Hospital

If you're taking public transportation to Royal Alexandra Hospital, you can hop on the Metro Line light rail transit (LRT) and get off at Kingsway/Royal Alex Station, which is adjacent to the hospital. You can also catch a bus to Kingsway/Royal Alex Transit Centre, situated right beside the LRT station. Many bus routes from all over Edmonton pass through the transit centre. Meanwhile, for travel to and from Edmonton International Airport, you can consider booking the Edmonton Skyshuttle bus service if you're staying at a hotel close to Royal Alexandra Hospital.