The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Banff, AB (YBA)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Banff hotel in Uptown District with free parking
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. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • 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 Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and a few minutes from Banff National Park Information Centre
  • Pets 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. 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

Family friendly

  • 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

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 25 per pet, per night
  • 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 25 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

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The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 884 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 884 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 884 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 884 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 884 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ZAHIDA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I think checking in at another hotel was inconvenient. I also smelled weed. So I felt the people staying here were here to party. We checked in at night . The room is clean and is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location not too far from town with a bus stop nearby and plenty of parking if you have a car. It was extremely clean and comfortable, best of all is was value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mobile check in did not work so we had to first stop at the Canoe Hotel to check in which wasn’t super convenient. Other than that, very happy with the staff and the room. It is at the far end of the road in Banff so good amount of walking- unless you catch the bus which we didn’t do because of the timing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place...
All was good. Rooms are thin walled. Hear more than you want.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

SEOW MUN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Have to go to another lodge for check-in. The room was modern and clean, overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arkadiusz

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty bathroom and floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with group
It was so neat and clean staff was so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph, McCleary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown, Easily walkable. Plenty of space. Large walk in shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Puja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good rooms and peaceful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abroo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property, a small Motel without any reception or lobby, so you have to check in at the Caribou hotel nearby. You get the perks provided by the hotel, such as pool, hot tub access. The rooms are clean, nicely decorated, and it’s comfortable. It’s on the north end of town which is a bit of a trek to downtown, but still walkable. The hotel does provide free bus tickets for the duration of your stay. Nice Motel overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk of the Caribou were very accommodating and helpful when we called for assistance. We had a very enjoyable stay and really liked the Dorothy Motel venue, the amply free parking around there and the convenient and delicious dining places nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is self check in but works out ok. Good parking under room, plus a garage shop and nice restaurant (Sudden Sally) nearby. Room was comfortable and had everything needed for short stay. Hotel is walkable from Banff centre with public bus option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated and very clean. Great convenient location, park your car and walk everywhere. Would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exception and Great Value!
Excellent stay! The Dorothy is affiliated with the Caribou Hotel. We were able to check-in quickly efficiently. The rooms are lovely. The bed is comfortable, and it is quiet. We were provided bus passes for the duration of our trip, which made getting around Banff easy. We were able to do laundry at the Caribou for 6 Canadian dollars. We would gladly stay here again. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auto-Checkin Hotel was Better Than Expected
The room was great--really liked the bed comfort, bathroom w/ floor radiant heat, and under bed lighting! The only negative was the room didn't have blackout curtains--a bit too much light for great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chunrun

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024