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Empire Inn & Suites Red Deer

Stay at Empire Inn & Suites Red Deer, a 3.6-star motel offering free Wi-Fi, parking, and family-friendly rooms. Close to Canyon Ski Resort and Red Deer College.

23 Gasoline Aly E, Red Deer, AB T4E 1B3, Canada View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 290 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Business center
What recent guests emphasize

Clean, Friendly, and Affordable Motel with Convenient Location

Recent guests appreciate the improvements in cleanliness and staff friendliness, highlighting comfortable rooms and good value. The motel’s location near amenities and attractions offers a quiet and practical stay for budget-conscious travelers.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, well-maintained rooms with essential amenities including kitchens in some units
  • Friendly, attentive, and helpful staff providing welcoming service
  • Affordable rates offering good value for budget travelers
  • Convenient location near shops, restaurants, and attractions while maintaining a quiet atmosphere
  • Availability of facilities such as a small fitness center, laundry, and free parking

Worth knowing

  • No full breakfast is offered despite "continental breakfast" sometimes mentioned; guests should verify meal options
  • Smoking is permitted only in a designated outdoor area with barbecue facilities
  • No on-site restaurant or pool amenities available
  • Pet-friendly but no cats allowed due to allergies
  • Exterior appearance, especially the blue paint, is viewed as outdated by some guests

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers looking for clean and spacious accommodations
  • Guests seeking a quiet environment away from busy city centers
  • Visitors with pets (except cats) who need pet-friendly lodging options
  • Travelers wanting easy access to nearby attractions like Canyon Ski Resort and Heritage Ranch
  • Extended stays requiring kitchen facilities and laundry services
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About this property

Welcome to Empire Inn & Suites Red Deer

Empire Inn & Suites Red Deer is a modest motel offering traditional rooms and suites equipped with kitchens in some units, providing practical accommodations for guests seeking convenience. The property features free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, and free parking, alongside other amenities such as air conditioning, a fitness center, and a business center. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly policies add to its appeal for families and travelers with pets. While there is no on-site restaurant or pool, the motel maintains a smoke-free environment and accessible facilities.

Located at 23 Gasoline Aly E in Red Deer, Alberta, the motel benefits from a quiet setting close to major amenities and eateries like Tim Hortons and McDonald's. Several guests have noted the friendly and attentive staff, clean rooms, and calm atmosphere, highlighting a positive transformation from past reputations. Its proximity to local attractions, including Canyon Ski Resort approximately 15 km away and Red Deer College about 8 km from the property, makes it a practical choice for visitors exploring the area.

The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities and sightseeing, with popular nearby destinations such as Heritage Ranch for scenic horseback rides and Bower Ponds, known for fishing and ice skating. Calgary International Airport is just over an hour’s drive, adding ease for travelers arriving by air. Several other hotels and motels are located within a short distance, providing additional accommodation options in the neighborhood.

Reviewers often emphasize good value, comfortable accommodations, and a well-maintained environment, though the motel’s simple style and limited facilities should be considered by travelers expecting upscale amenities. It suits budget-conscious guests, families, and those looking for straightforward lodgings with essential comforts in a convenient Red Deer location.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Kitchens in some rooms
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Andrew Thompson Apr 17, 2026
10

This is third time I stayed in Empire Inn and Suites and seriously this place amazed me every-time I stayed here. The rooms are clean and nice. The motel is located very near to Tim-Hortons, McDonald’s, 7-eleven, Gas-stations. It has a Calm and nice environment and Staff is super friendly.

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Diptisundar Apr 13, 2026
10

We recently stayed at Empire Inn and Suites with my family, and it was a fantastic experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is perfect, close to major attractions yet in a peaceful area, allowing us to relax after a day of sightseeing.

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Angela Skovmose Apr 02, 2026
10

I am absolutely impressed to add how much they have cleaned up that place, and the value of the rooms are great. It feels like a completely different hotel, but the blue outside has to go. It reminds people of the bad rep it used to have. But otherwise it is absolutely fantastic. For someone one a budget It is well worth It. The prices are very affordable and their staff is super friendly and they are Just absolutely great. I suggest it to family and friends regularly, I know it can be hard to turn around a hotel that had quite a bad reputation in the past None of those worries now . Thank you Empire

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Patricia Ann Desjardins Mar 31, 2026
10

This motel was , for Me, a quiet, pleasant and refreshing place to stay. If you want a clean, inexpensive, mostly quiet room while traveling through Central Alberta, Canada, book a stay at the EMPIRE SUITES AND ROOMS. Not only do they offer an affordable very comfortable and Clean accommodations, They also offer a functíonal gym room with working gym equipment and a laundry. If you are a person that is very aware of your finances and how to spend then I Highly recommend this Motel for you and your dog. Unfortunately due to allergies to the feline (Cat) species there are no cats or kittens of any species allowed. But other than that one flaw I do believe you will enjoy your stay. Staff are very friendly and reasonable as well so. very helpful!

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Inuk Prasad Mar 27, 2026
10

Super nice staff, I felt like this is the standard for hotels now. All hotel staff here are geniuses and deserve to each be made president of their own country. Thank you for guiding humanity into greatness

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ILL B GOTTEN ROTTEN Jan 26, 2026
10

I have been staying here for the past 5 months and I will say that it's a complete turnaround from what it was known for and I highly recommend. Not only are the rooms clean and soundproof they have a area for smoking with a barbecue that anyone can use they Supply the propane, and they also are very good about privacy and their prices. I've avoided for way too long based on negative opinions that are untrue considering I stayed here when it was the Econo Lodge and like I said night and day. It is very close to the highway and right next to it there's a cool little shop with all kinds of treats and it's also very close to a lot of things like the Westerner as well as the theater and a lot of great restaurants

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Garret Mazur Jan 18, 2026
10

Don't judge a book by its cover. The staff was attentive and friendly. Rooms had everything you needed for a comfortable stay.

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Aaron Crawford Dec 28, 2025
10

I’ve had a great experience staying at Empire over the past month. The rooms are well-equipped with a convenient cooktop and a full-sized refrigerator. Most importantly, the staff are some of the kindest and most helpful people I’ve met.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Empire Inn & Suites Red Deer

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

This simple hotel is an 8.4-km drive from Red Deer College and a 15.1-km drive from Canyon Ski Resort.

  • Calgary International Airport 1 hr 13 Car · 3 hr 23 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Alberta. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Canyon Ski Resort & Recreation Area Ltd. 910 reviews

Canyon Ski Resort & Recreation Area Ltd.

38433 Range Rd 264A, Red Deer County, AB T4E 0Z1, Canada

4.2 · Ski Resort
Heritage Ranch 1,365 reviews

Heritage Ranch

6300 Cronquist Dr, Red Deer, AB T4N 1E3, Canada

4.6 · Park
Bower Ponds 1,499 reviews

Bower Ponds

4715 Fountain Dr, Red Deer, AB T4N 6W4, Canada

4.7 · Park
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