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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Mini fridge
Courtyard
Rooftop pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free hotel has a front desk safe and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
The Dorothy Motel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Dorothy Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Glacier. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus outdoor pool access. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Banff National Park Information Centre and a few minutes from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Dorothy Motel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. A complete renovation of The Dorothy Motel was completed in October 2020.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Hotel Canoe and Suites, #2000 - 600 Banff Ave
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 971 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaizel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not a ton of parking options and floor in our room was very dirty, but other than that everything else was clean, tidy, and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ai-En

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellonee R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Marco at the front desk of Canoe was rude to us when we called to checkout, but other than that everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirudula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights

I asked for a quiet room and they delivered. You certainly hear noise outside, but nothing from the walls. We stayed in the same room before, so I was surprised to see they no longer have complimentary tea and coffee on the rooms. They still have a kettle, cups and a French press. I would have asked if we could get something from the main office at the Canoe, but the lineup at their counter wasn't worth the wait. Aside from that change, everything was as good as our last visit. Oh one other change worth mentioning, is they now have compost bins. That's the first time I've seen a hotel have them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here for our ski trips and enjoy our stay every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute place to stay! Very clean, updated, quiet. Easy mobile check in. Got coffee and tea from Canoe Hotel across the street. I would stay here again 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Clarisse

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel in Banff, and while it had its highlights, there were a few areas that could use improvement. First, the positives: the room was clean and well-maintained, with a modern interior that made for a comfortable stay. For those on a budget, it offers one of the most affordable rates in Banff, which is a huge plus given the area's pricing. I also appreciated being able to use the amenities at the sister property, Hotel Canoe & Suites. Additionally, the bath products provided were from Rocky Mountain Soap, which added a nice touch of luxury to the stay. On the downside, the check-in process was a bit of a hassle. I received an email with instructions to use an app for mobile check-in and key access, but the app didn’t always work, which caused some frustration. Another downside is the hotel's location. It is a bit farther from the town center than I had anticipated, so walking to restaurants or shops wasn’t as convenient as I would have liked. Overall, while the hotel offers good value for the price and the amenities are solid, the check-in issues and distance from town are things to consider when planning your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Access to the amenities in the other hotel. Bus stop directly in front of it. Perfect parking and great views. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick stay in Banff

Stayed for one night while skiing in banff. Have stayed before at sister hotel, Banff Canoe and Suites and enjoyed it - so figured why not?! No frills motel that was clean, modern, and quiet for a Saturday night. Check in was at sister hotel (not convenient but for price point I wasn’t fussed). Check-in was pleasant and smooth. Parking was ample. Modern amenities such as underbed lighting, comfy beds, soft towels and small fridge in room. Flooring was odd (like a camouflage tile 😬) but it’s a floor and it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well priced extra clean property, 100m from gas and convenience store. Everything works and is newish. You have to register at canoe hotel so one star off for service but on balance it is excellent with very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Everything about the stay was wonderful! Our room was clean, quiet, comfortable and newly renovated. The only downside was the clearance height required to enter the parking lot, considering the truck we brought was significantly higher than a normal car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great deal. Perfect for a budget getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bouchra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great option for something a little less fancy than its lodge neighbours but still clean, quiet, and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Place was clean and well laid out. Reception and room has a bit of a Japanese hotel feel to it. Dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025