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Merit Hotel & Suites

8200 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB, CA
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking
Pet Friendly

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About this property

Merit Hotel & Suites is a 3-star independent hotel located in the heart of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The property sits steps from Keyano College and Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre, with Heritage Park just 0.4 miles away and Northern Lights Regional Health Center 0.9 miles distant. Fort McMurray Airport is a 15–20 minute drive from the hotel. Guests rate the location highly, giving it 4 out of 5 stars across 481 reviews.

The hotel features 160 guestrooms, including 68 suites. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television with satellite service, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer. Rooms also include a desk, microwave, and phone with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.

Merit Hotel & Suites offers a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. A fireplace in the lobby provides a welcoming common area, and guests have complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility. The hotel includes a banquet hall for events and a grocery/convenience store for quick meal options. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, safe-deposit boxes, laundry facilities, dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour business center. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and offers wedding services.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM onward, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel provides free self-parking with limited spaces available. Overall guest satisfaction stands at 4 out of 5, with 82.5% of guests recommending the property to others.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Merit Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Fort McMurray, steps from Keyano College and Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Heritage Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Northern Lights Regional Health Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Keyano College - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Heritage Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Northern Lights Regional Health Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Peter Pond Mall - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Rivers Casino - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
MacDonald Island Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Syncrude Aquatic Center - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Gregoire Dog Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Athabasca River - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Beacon Hill Dog Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Oil Sands Discovery Centre - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Landmark Cinemas Eagle Ridge - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi

The preferred airport for Merit Hotel & Suites is Fort McMurray, AB (YMM) - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Merit Hotel & Suites.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Fort McMurray Airport is a 15-20 minute drive friom hotel
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • None

Fees & policies

  • 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)

Know before you go

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).