Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Restaurant
Reception hall
Bicycling
Standard Room Two Queens | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$120
$110 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1H8
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Split Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room 2 Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Split Room.

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room 1 King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Mountain View King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room Two Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Two Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mountain View King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Banff

With a stay at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, you'll be centrally located in Banff, a 1-minute drive from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and 6 minutes from Upper Hot Springs. .This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Banff National Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Banff Gondola.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 7 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Hotel in Banff with 2 hot tubs and area shuttle service
Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 134 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 kilometers.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Banff? This hotel has 1700 square feet (158 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Banff Ptarmigan Inn has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,700 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
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

Property 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

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Banff Ptarmigan Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1122 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 531 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1952 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, cozy rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place to stay in terms of convenience to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice and helpful staff, easy check in and out, and the parking is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

spencer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a standard king, but apparently that means absolutely zero view, this room faces an atrium of old dilapidated furniture and a storage space for banquet chairs. We did go back to the desk and asked for a different room, thankfully moved but to a room with super limited view and the shower curtain had holes, bathroom vent was caked in dust and fluff, kettle was crusted with calcium build up and not useable. The location is good, as it is very close to the main avenue. Restaurant on site is not open for all hours and saw no clear signage of the hours. Tried to do brunch on Saturday at 11:30 and it was not open. Hot tubs have low powered jets, sauna and steam were ok, but run down. All in all a very average property with high rates. But close to town, which was the nicest part about it.
Atrium View
Upgraded Room View
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ireneusz, Merrillville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds. Short walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

vivek

Room is clean but old property. parking issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

AILENE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirsten

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ptarmigan Inn

Stayed here to celebrate my graduation with my mom who hadn’t been to Banff in 15 years, and was surprised to see our room didn’t have a window. We had a balcony that overlooked the foyer which we tried to look past as we weren’t spending a bunch of time in the room. To start, there is not enough parking in the parkade for guests. The place has dust everywhere, the trees in the lobby, the skier statue, our room had used used ear things on the floor, and we were given half a toilet paper roll. The pillows are like sleeping on rocks, and we were awoken at 2am by the front staff loudly talking for almost 2+ hours in the foyer so we had zero rest and left tired. Would never stay here again and disappointed this was my mom’s experience in Banff and that I paid 250$ for this hotel room for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very central.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Spokane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Rooms are dated but clean. Bed and pillows were very comfortable and the location can’t be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was no wait, but the staff seemed tired and showed less care
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

soheil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the hotel is very conveniently located. There is shopping and dining options very close by. Parking was available for our entire time but was a pretty close to full as the weekend came near.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, La Canada Flintridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ptarmigan Inn is located in the heart of Banff main street area. We only stayed one night at the Inn after our Rocky Mountaineer experience before traveling on to Calgary. The hotel staff were friendly and welcoming. We loved the overall look of Ptarmigan Inn with its combination of traditional wood carvings and contemporary artwork. The full sized ski racer flying out of the wall above the elevators was very cool. The food at the restaurant was great with great service. The bison meatballs with pasta was very yummy. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. We would stay at Ptarmigan Inn next time we visit Banff and for a longer time instead of one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is excellent. It is within walking distance to many things to do downtown Banff. However it is older, smaller bathroom, no microwave, very poor lighting in the room and the heater was so loud when it came on it woke me up at times. The beds were comfortable. If they could improve the lighting and upgrade the rooms a bit for the price we paid it would be much greater.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025