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Merit Hotel

3.0 of 5
8200 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2H9, Canada
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Merit Hotel
Ranked #2 of 16 hotels in Fort McMurray
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Edmonton, Alberta
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

I stayed in a suite at the Merit on Franklin for business that included a kitchen, work area, two queen beds, and living area. Was in pretty good shape for Fort Mac hotel, and was nice and quiet at night. Was about $250/night. More

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Airdrie, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Our nightmare began from the moment we entered. We booked because we were told they have jacuzi's and a pool. We'll there was not pool ....in was under repair. We asked if we could at least get a room with a jaccuzi. Well the jaccuzi didn't work. We were put in a better room. By this time it was soooooo... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
16 March 2012

Thank you for your candid comments, and for bringing these challenges you experienced to our attention. We anticipate a re-opening of our pool and hot-tub area in the next week, and deeply appologize to all our guests for the inconvenience. It is my sincere desire for these facilities to be available at all times, however this is not a reality,... More

Edmonton, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

simply put the staff is friendly all around. when i arrived i felt a good vibe from the front desk, and as i keep extending my stay week by week i still feel like the first time i walked threw the door. every morning when i grab my coffee i'm told to have a good day and greeted with a... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
28 December 2011

Thanks! We are so proud of our hotel and it shows! It makes it worth all the hard work we all go through to see comments like this! Thank you again, and Happy Holidays! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

All and all great. Make the rooms 10 bucks a night then its amazing. Specieal thanks to abby for going over and beyond her job description. More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
28 December 2011

Thank you very much! Abby was very pleased to see your comments, and we all agree, she does consistently go above and beyond! as for $10 room rates, I wish we could comply, but unfortunately we are worth more than that, and our owners know it! Enjoy the season! More

Melbourne, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The Merit Hotel, the hotel management and staff are without doubt the best value when you stay in Ft. McMurray. The extended stay suites are a tremendous for value and alternative to working camp accommodations. The rooms are cleaned daily, and I do mean cleaned, by a very courteous staff that is very polite and energetic. The rooms are also... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
14 December 2011

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments! We were all excited to read this review, and to see all our efforts make this impact on your travels! Take care, and see you again soon! Happy Holidays! More

edmonton
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

December 3, 2011 booked rm at merit hotel. Only because of pool,we come to ft mac to visit niece. note was left at counter for social service to drop off niece @ 2pm. social service got there at 215pm, we arrived at 2pm .went to rm and waited. at 400pm got call from social service stated that she waited 1... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
28 December 2011

Thank you for your comments, I would love the chance to speak with you in detail, to clarify some of the details you mention. In general, we are aware that communication can sometimes be a challenge and are constantly seeking ways to improve our communication both with our co-workers as well as our guests, and we are trying very hard... More

Fort McMurray, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

The hotel was very nice, I got a great room! Room was very very clean! I think my room was renovated - looked new! Seby was great at the front desk along with the other folks who helped me during my stay. Pool was closed - but looked nice. Thanks! Restaurant attached didn't try as I waited at the front... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
6 December 2011

Thank you for your comments. I deeply apologise for your experience at our restaurant, and would like to assure you that we are working with the owners of the restaurant to ensure this is investigated and to ensure this does not happen again. Our Housekeeping staff are very proud of the work they do, and it shows! Thank you again,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

After staying in many different hotels in the area, we found this one and found it the most pleasant one. Special Thanks to: Ayoba Ka Vidhya Seby More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
6 December 2011

Thank you! You have definitely put a smile on the face of our staff here! Hopefully we will see you again soon! Mark Perry - General Manager More

Fort Mc Murray
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

I would like to bring to attention the good quality of service we received from ''Seby'' and others. Seby been a good listener for our need, provided good answering with proper decisional limitation. Her friendly smile and attitude brought me to write down this essays because off some talk between my company and partner here at this spare laps moment... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you very much for your comments! We are always working to improve, and we are so glad that Seby made such an impact on your stay. She was very happy to recieve these comments, and we are vey proud to have her as one of the newest additions to our team here. See you again soon! More

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

The staff are good, friendly and helpful - the rooms are ok and resonably clean but aged and worn. The cafe is very old truck stop type of food. I have the misfortune to have the fish n'chips....sooooo much grease that I had to sponge it off, the McCains chips were at lease a day old. I ate there the... More

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Mark Perry, General Manager at Merit Hotel, responded to this review
28 November 2011

I would like to thank you for your comments, as it is this feedback that helps us to improve, and that is constantly our goal. I am happy to inform you that our re-vamp of our Hotel Wing is well underway, and by mid-January we expect all the Corridor Carpeting, in-room bedding, and a few other small touches to be... More

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Address: 8200 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2H9, Canada
Price range (per night):* 182 AUD - 277 AUD

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