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 Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. .This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Banff National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Upper Hot Springs.
What's nearby
Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Victoria Glacier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Banff Station - 18 min walk
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
A&W Canada - 1 min walk
The Canadian Brewhouse - 17 min walk
The Old Spaghetti Factory - 18 min walk
Good Earth Coffeehouse - 16 min walk
Evelyn's Coffee Bar - 19 min walk
About this property
The Dorothy Motel
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 transportation
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 elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1974
Smoking not allowed
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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; 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Room was clean but cold! The heating was turned off when we arrived so it was 10 degrees inside. We decided to go to the hot tub across the street at the Canoe while we waited for it to heat back up. Overall a pleasant stay and nice that you can use the amenities at the Canoe. Would come back
Nikoleta
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Stephanie
Nov 30, 2025
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elyse
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
The room was fine, the only issue was when you book the Dorothy you have to check in at a different hotel nearby. I booked on line while we were on the highway and only glanced at the confirmation email which clearly explained the process.
One of the reasons I choose this property is that 75 reviewers raved about the staff. Well, I hate to break it to them but there aren’t any.
The front desk at the Canoe Hotel where I had to go to check in were excellent.
I gave the breakfast a mid review because we didn’t actually have that included. However, at the affiliated hotel across the street we were able to request coffee tea and hot chocolate fresh from the desk and bring it back to our motel room any time we wanted. Rooms were cute and clean. Housekeeping came and packed every day if we needed a clean. Hot tub and sauna were wonderful. Located at one end of Banff so it’s not close to any real noise. Hotel supplied bus tickets into central area of Banff if we didn’t want to walk or drive. For a motel, it felt like a hotel. It was great.
Nichol
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jixiong
Nov 30, 2025
Jixiong
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Svetlana
Nov 30, 2025
Great room, convenient location, beautiful hot pools across the street
The Dorothy is an absolute gem in Banff. I will absolutely stay again.
* If management or ownership reads this, please consider putting soft-touch sliders on the chairs in the rooms. The noise of sliding chairs on the bare floor from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor is awful and amplified. Maybe even a table top sign in each room that suggests sliding chairs quietly to ensure comfort of guest below?
(If the chairs weren’t an issue, I would have given 5-stars)
The large room was very clean and quiet. The staff across the street were very cordial and courteous. They also gave us the best coffee and real cream...that's right, not creamers!! The washroom and shower were large and had great soap and shampoo. The only negative was the loudness of the heating system.
Our stay was incredible the rooms were spacious and clean and coffee was so good, the best features are the pools in caneo hotel that you can access and a lot of parking.You get a roam transit pass for going around in the town with your stay which is a great addition to overall experience
Bathroom had a fair amount of neglect in the overall cleanliness. Built up dust, stains, obvious nastiness in the grout, corners, baseboards. Comfy enough and nice enough design but the cleanliness was dissappinting considering it was a $200 a night room.