The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Loft | 1 bedroom, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L1B1
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Loft

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

The Elk & Avenue Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, Access to hot tub and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Elk & Avenue Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Banff National Park Information Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and 14 minutes on foot from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Elk & Avenue Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

Farm & Fire – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Good Earth – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (CAD 10 per night)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Covered parking on site (CAD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Farm & Fire
  • Good Earth

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 24 lb per pet)
  • 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 2 children 18 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: CAD 2 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 10 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, 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 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
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 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.

Property is also known as

Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel Banff
Hotel Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel
Elk Avenue Banff
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Banff
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel Banff

The Elk & Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1147 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1794 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1794 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

huaqing

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

10/10 Excellent

BAO

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best sleeping night in our Alberta 5 day trip in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to wait long to check in because room wasn’t ready. No hair dryer in room. Liked the room and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
review
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a great option to stay, the coffee shop attached is phenomenal, for booking a stay for 5 people and only having 2 towels, 2 tea bags and 2 coffee pods was a bit strange.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights this past spring. The location of the hotel is excellent. You are right on the edge of downtown Banff. The staff upgraded my 2 double room to a loft and the extra room was much appreciated. Lots of dining options around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, the staff was very accommodating to a late checkout and we got free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were loud, but otherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in banff, i was greeted politely in the lobby. The place is quiet, the room is excellent with netflix and youtube app.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagraj

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

10/10 Excellent

Huda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is unbeatable—close to fantastic dining options, with the gondola and city shuttle buses stopping right at the front door. The onsite parking was very convenient, especially after long days out exploring. Inside, the décor is modern and contemporary, creating a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere. I stayed in a loft room which was spacious, well-designed, and extremely comfortable. Overall, a perfect combination of location, style, and convenience. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the hotel , as the staff was super friendly and hotel was clean and the atmosphere was superb . I really enjoyed walking to the stores as the location of the hotel is great and all restaurants nearby .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikiko

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

Great place to stay at Banff

The Farm & Fire restaurant on the first floor was excellent. The service at Front Desk was also very good. We called to see if we could check in early as we got there earlier and they did allow us to do that. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

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

Best hotel in central downtown

Very good hotel in downtown. Everything walkable. Great cafe with tons of options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludovick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relax and cozy hotel with a variety of options to dine to nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The ac is a mini split for a big room and it is not enough, also if you bring a big van like a suburban or expedition doesn't fit the parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious room. Solid amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenmore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall Excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sylwia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a wonderful location in Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert (Allan)

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was perfect. It was right in the heart of Banff and made it easy to park and walk anywhere I wanted to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amulya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

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