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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Front of property
Courtyard
Rooftop pool
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Banff

With a stay at The Dorothy Motel in Banff (Uptown District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Banff National Park and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Banff Gondola.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
The Dorothy Motel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Additional features at this hotel include bike parking and bike repair services.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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. 694 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

bhavin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was worried that it was an unmanned motel, but it was perfect. We had a small issue with the air conditioner and maintenance. Was there within five minutes.. the coffee tea bag was very nice. We were able to walk to the Roam bus. We were definitely book with them again.
Courtyard right outside our door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great. The only issue with the room, was the only place to sit in the room was the bed. The internet was not great, but functional. The room advertised a pool and a hot tub, but they were actually across the street at a different property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic decor, very interesting & attractive! Great location. Absolutely anything you might need is provided (excellent coffee!) with pristine cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice option - 15 min walk from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed. Clean, comfortable, very cute courtyard area right outside our room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black mold in rooms under peeling wallpaper
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Canh Thai Binh

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLEA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good service, quiet, walking distance to food places, next to a convenience store and the bus stop as well. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the main area in banff. Gave us passes for local transit. Free coffee from Canoe and access to their pool and hot tub. Saw wildife from our property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out stay was short but really hip modern room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

HYUNGBAE, woodstock

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courtyard
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet. We liked the coffee and fresh cream in reusable containers. A green approach. Excellent dollar value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ray

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vivianny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

I prefer human contact when I check-in to a hotel/motel as well as an actual key (as opposed to having to download an app, create an account, access key from phone, phone IS key, so phone has to be charged etc). Motel room is nicely designed; well-equipped; and bed is comfy. Suggestion: Floors should be wet-mopped, not just vaccumed. Courtyard is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inderjot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet! So nice to have access to amenities at canoe and otter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deeksha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

Excellent stay, comfortable, clean, friendly staff

Highly recommend Dorothy Motel. The room was great, spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. All the amenities were included (kettle, fridge, tv, hair dryer, safe, there was also a microwave). Tea/coffee/milk provided. Room was cleaned everyday. There was a nice courtyard where you could sit as well as use the Hotel Canoe’s facilities (pool/hot tub etc). You can check-in and out at Hotel Canoe (and I was able to leave my bags there too on checkout). Hotel Canoe have an on-site restaurant (Sudden Sally), good for breakfast. It is a little outside the downtown area (20 min walk) but the hotel provided a 3 day bus pass and so it really wasn’t an issue. The bus stopped very close to the motel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was small so less foot traffic made for quiet times, nice. The fact there was no check in at the property and required walking across the street to another property to check in or use an app to check in was a bit disappointing. The ability to walk from the property to multiple shopping and dinning places was very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for walking down town Banff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025