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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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

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
(105 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
(31 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

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬20 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.

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 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. 683 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Sander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and good location at walking distance to downtown Banff. Very clean and good shower. Not so happy with the door key. Out of the six times, it worked flawlessly once. Twice with a 30 second delay, twice after trying for about 2 minutes and once not at all. A bit frustrating experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic renovated motel, highly recommend. It's slightly outside of town, which was really nice and peaceful. Easy 25min walk to town or free transit. Also really appreciated having access to the amenities and services of the Canoe Hotel across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Grande Prairie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Trendy comfortable stay

Very trendy and extremely comfortable beds. Super nice hot pools and very friendly staff. The AC/heater is loud but the building is very quiet. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Huda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice every thing was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Nelissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean! Updated, bright and modern. The local soaps and lotions were a nice added touch. Check in went smoothly at the provided location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONGCONG, Edmonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shyloh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice motel, we enjoyed our visit to Banff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice and very clean. The staff was very curteous, including the help desk when I had difficulties with the app. The communication ahead of the stay was very good and the check-in was very simple. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable with unique patterns. Everything was so quiet. The hot pools across the street were lovely. The in room coffee/ tea with fresh milk option was such a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Berchtold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great no fuss motel. my go to when I am in Banff:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratim, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very charming little motel and we loved staying there. It is very clean as well. My only complaint is that room cleaning service was not as great. But the staff at the mother hotel Canoe were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lordana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloé

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cozy rooms with warm lighting. We had access to the hot pools of their sister hotel, which was amazing! Right behind Route 1 bus stop, and they gave us complementary bus tickets for the duration of our stay. We had an excellent stay. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Faryal

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

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and nicely renovated. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place .. comfy beds … clean rooms/bathrooms and easy access to free transit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025