The Dorothy Motel

Property class: 3
Mountain hotel in Banff

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The Dorothy Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Banff National Park Information Centre and Upper Hot Springs. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. A terrace and bike repair services are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $128
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window overlooking a snowy landscape.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior King Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and two paintings on the wall.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(172 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden dresser, and a desk with a chair.

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Canada House Gallery - 5 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Central Park - 6 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive
  • Banff Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

  • The Dorothy Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Banff National Park Information Centre and Upper Hot Springs. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. A terrace and bike repair services are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Canoe and Suites, #2000 - 600 Banff Ave]
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 3 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Services

  • Bike repair services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1974
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Bumpers Inn LTD

Bumpers Inn LTD Banff

Bumpers LTD Banff

Bumpers Inn Banff

Bumpers Inn

Bumpers Banff

Bumpers Hotel Banff

Bumpers Motel Banff

Bumpers Inn

The Dorothy Motel Hotel

The Dorothy Motel Banff

The Dorothy Motel Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dorothy Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Dorothy Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Dorothy Motel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Dorothy Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorothy Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Dorothy Motel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. The Dorothy Motel also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.

What's the area around The Dorothy Motel like?

The Dorothy Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Cascade Shops and 18 minutes' walk from Canadian Ski Museum West. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Reviews

The Dorothy Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers convenient access to nearby hot pools and saunas at a partner property. (43 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, free, and plentiful at this property. (44 reviews)
  • The hot tub access at the nearby partner property was a relaxing and enjoyable experience with beautiful mountain views. (37 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay in Banff. Clean with everything you need for your stay. We were also provided with complimentary bus passes to get into downtown Banff (although we usually walked as it is only a 15minute walk) and also to the Banff Gondola which was really useful. Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel and the staff were friendly and accommodating
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10/10 Exceptional

The beds were very comfy, the room was always cleaned very well, we had a very comfortable and quiet stay, thank you!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great amenities and great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

great location if you don't mind walking, rooftop hot pool was nice - 10/10 would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, away from the craziness of downtown. On site parking was nice. Free banff public transit passes were helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, wonderful staff, lovely to access the pools at the Canoe, and overall comfortable rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, highly recommend ! Comfortable rooms, very quiet , everything worked as it should. No complaints
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at a lot of different hotels in Banff over the years but the Dorothy is terrific. The rooms are spacious and clean, free parking on site, right off of Banff Ave so within walking distance of anything you need/want plus you have access to all the amenities at the hotel across the street. Loved it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room comfortable beds easy check-in awesome staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We liked our stay. It was very comfortable and pet friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great here, staff were super helpful. So conveniently located for banff NP and can walk to downtown area where all the shops and restaurants are at. Room was super clean. Get great amenities like being able to use the pool/ hot tub for the hotel next door and they give you tea, hot chocolate or coffee to for you to make. Great place and will definitely stay here again when we come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

For reasonably priced, clean accommodation was excellent. While out of the hustle and bustle of downtown Banff, your room stay includes a free bus pass to explore Banff and beyond. We had dinner in the restaurant at the Canoe Hotel across the street. Was much more fairly priced that restaurants downtown, and the food and ambience was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Attentive staff, clean room and loved the whole coffee/tea experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and cozy and lived the heated bathroom floor =) thank you will be back definitely
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10/10 Exceptional

Fresh ground coffee or house tea delivered daily with all the fixings. Free bus pass for your stay. Beautiful views. You can't beat this place.
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10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dorothy Motel. The room was clean and having access to the Canoe and Otter hotel hot pool amenities was great! The mountain views from the pools were amazing. You get Roam bus passes during your stay which is great for getting into town and to some of the main attractions. One thing to note is that you check in at the Canoe hotel across the street. There isn’t check in at the Dorothy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, clean, good amenities with the canoe hotel nearby. Restaurants and coffee shop were also good. Good value and quality- would definitely go back
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A quiet location with a reasonable pace 20 minute walk to downtown Banff. Clean and comfortable room, with additional amenities nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great it was amazing to be able to use the amenities at the hotel canoe, beds were great!
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, housekeeping and the use of the other hotels amenities were great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay in this cute, quiet room, set back in the trees. The courtyard was a beautiful natural retreat. The only drawback to me was walking over to The Canoe to use the hot tubs, as it was a cold, rainy weekend. The fact that they have change rooms there is nice but the block's walk in pouring rain still stopped us
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8/10 Very good

The room was very nice and tidy ! And the pool was amazing !
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it, was so cute and clean. Will come back we had access to the facility at the Canoe hotel, 2 min walk across the street. Perfect location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property. Modern and clean. The shower was exceptional.