Merit Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Fort McMurray

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Relax in our lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a self-service cafe featuring a menu board.
Enter a warm and inviting space with a touch of elegance, featuring a stylish table and chair for guests to place their belongings.
Merit Hotel features a classic entrance with a covered area and multiple windows, offering a glimpse into its multi-level accommodations.
Guests can dine or socialize on the outdoor patio with a round table and four chairs under a large umbrella.
Enjoy a compact kitchenette with a dining table, microwave, sink, and compact refrigerator, perfect for preparing meals.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
8200 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H2H9
  • Keyano College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Heritage Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Northern Lights Regional Health Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Fort McMurray, AB (YMM)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Superior 2 Queen, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Business Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Kitchen Suite King, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior 1 Queen, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Suite King, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fort McMurray

Heart of Fort McMurray.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Keyano College and Heritage Park. Northern Lights Regional Health Center and Peter Pond Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Keyano College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Heritage Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northern Lights Regional Health Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Peter Pond Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • MacDonald Island Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fort McMurray, AB (YMM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Avenue Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cora Breakfast & Lunch - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Merit Hotel & Suites

3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Fort McMurray
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Merit Hotel & Suites also features a 24-hour fitness center, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Fort McMurray hotel is smoke free.

  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Merit Hotel & Suites offers 160 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Merit Hotel & Suites to the airport?

Merit Hotel & Suites is 8.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Fort McMurray, AB (YMM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Merit Hotel & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Merit Hotel & Suites.

Does Merit Hotel & Suites offer free breakfast?

Merit Hotel & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Merit Hotel & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (2-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Merit Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Merit Hotel & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Merit Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Merit Hotel & Suites does not have a pool.

Does Merit Hotel & Suites have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Merit Hotel & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Merit Hotel & Suites to downtown Fort McMurray?

Merit Hotel & Suites is 1.4 mi away from Fort McMurray.

Merit Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 503 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, ST LOUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Othman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Yellowknife

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, close to Keyano Campus and easy to get to many shops, restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores. Property is older but rooms are clean and staff is very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upset that there was no breakfast - the option is $10 credit for chips and drinks. Very unhealthy. The breakfast was an important option at the time of the selection. I even phoned the hotel. I was not informed the breakfast is not available anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Free breakfast was crap
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua-Zhong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to Keyano College. A couple of blocks to good Indian and Lebanese food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walvin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Darrell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The booking stated there would be a breakfast and there wasn’t any
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A definite place to come back to
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae Anne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay. Staffs were very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great rooms were clean shower was hot beds were comfy the only thing that could be faster is the release of the security funds, its been over 12 hours since i checled out and they still havent been released
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Between no hot water, a clogged sink, and bass heavy kereoke from the restaurant below, there were some issues. There was however, very kind and warm staff who clearly did their best to mitigate some of the issues within their power.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay and highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025