Date Night Getaway At The Four Points Sheraton
The stars aligned and my husband Bobby and I found an overnight babysitter (THANK YOU to his sister Sam!) & an Oilers game (Battle of Alberta!) on a Saturday night when he was on his week off. For those that are new; my husband Bobby is a driller on an Oil Rig so he usually works two weeks out of town and back home for one week. Planning anything is nightmare.
With the help of Edmonton’s Best Hotels; we made a night of it! We stayed at The Four Points Sheraton Gateway and it was the exact break that this mama needed!
WHERE WE STAYED
We stayed southside to be close to home JUST in case anything happened ( anxious mom over here ha!) and The Four Points Sheraton Gateway was perfect! It has great access to Hwy 2 / Gateway / Calgary Trail and is really close to South Edmonton Common. The hotel lobby is absolutely stunning; its huge and very grand. Big fireplace and super friendly staff. They also have a little store on site that I thought was really unique so if you need snacks or forgot something; they’ve got you covered.
THE ROOMS
There is a pretty good variety of rooms at this hotel and all the rooms seem quite large. We stayed in a 1 Bedroom Executive Suite with a whirlpool. That bathroom = WOW. You know I am a fan of good lighting in there and it was so beautiful. A gorgeous tub and a full glass shower; I couldn’t just stayed in the bathroom haha.
The room had a TON of space and a really unique feature - 2 TVs haha. I was thinking this would have been perfect for the F1 racing season when Bobby wants to watch the race and I just want to curl up in bed with a coffee and watch anything but lol. Speaking of the bed - it was really comfy. Lots of pillows and a warm cozy duvet.
Great amenities in the room - yummy coffee and robes. It was extremely clean and well kept.
THE POOL
Haha even without the kids - we still checked out the pool. It was awesome. They keep it pretty warm and again very clean. It’s gotta be something from my childhood I think; I just love hotel pools.
There is also a hot tub! No need to book a reservation or a time for the pool but they did (as of January 2022) check our vaccination QR codes.
There is also a very nice fitness facility! Again - I didn't use it.
THE OILERS GAME!
We had such a blast at the Edmonton vs Calgary game at Rogers Place. Oh my gosh and WHAT a game it was. Right now (January 2022) there are restrictions in place that limit capacity and also food and drink are not allowed in your seats. Only at certain bars and only at certain times. Truthfully I was worried about how this might affect the whole “in game” experience but it didn’t. We had a blast.
I was pleasantly surprised how courteous everyone was and a huge shout out to the staff at Rogers place. They worked hard to ensure everyone was having an awesome time but also following the rules. I was impressed.
There are also some really exciting things coming for the Ice District and future events at Rogers Place. They’ve added new digital screens plus sound and lights to the place AND the Candian ICEhouse will be opening this spring/ summer. It’s truly going to be the spot for entertainment in Edmonton. I cannot wait.
THE FOOD
When we returned from the Oilers game there was cheesecake waiting for us in our room - such a treat! The Four Points Sheraton Gateway has a restaurant on site ( White Spot ) and you can order take out or room service from there or dine in the restaurant. We were informed that a NEW restaurant will be coming in the Spring so that is very exciting. But I can tell you if you get the chance to try the room service cheese cake you will not be disappointed.
EDMONTONS BEST HOTELS
As I mentioned before we stayed at The Four Points Sheraton Gateway in partnership with Edmonton’s Best Hotels. It’s a website where you can book a hotel, get the BEST available rates and receive additional perks at no extra cost! You know I love a good deal and this website is awesome. Why not get something extra for something you were going to book anyways.
They have launched their 1-2-3 campaign. You get to pick your reward based on how many nights you stay!! You choose what is best for your lifestyle and your ideal vacation.
Book One Night & Choose From $50 in Rewards:
One Night Reward 1: $50 Gas Card
One Night Reward 2: $50 Prepaid Mastercard
One Night Reward 3: $50 Ultimate Dining Card
(That’s $50 in FREE rewards!)
OR
Book Two Nights & Choose From $150 In Rewards:
Two Night Reward 1: $150 Prepaid Mastercard
Two Night Reward 2: $75 Prepaid Mastercard + $75 Gas Card
Two Night Reward 3: $75 Gas Card + $75 Ultimate Dining Card
(That’s $150 in FREE rewards!)
OR
Book Three Nights and Choose From $225 in Rewards:
Three Night Reward 1: $225 Prepaid Mastercard
Three Night Reward 2: $75 Ultimate Dining Card + $75 Prepaid Mastercard + $75 Gas Card
(That’s $225 in FREE rewards!)
*Included rewards will be emailed to guests within 24 hours after checking in to their hotel. Rewards are not provided by the hotel’s front desk. While supplies last.
With Valentine’s Day and many anniversaries coming up ; a date night in the city may just be the perfect gift. Thanks to the Oilers Entertainment Group and Edmonton’s Best Hotels for allowing us to celebrate early and truly experience the great things our city has to offer in our own backyard!
xoxox Jack