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The Dorothy Motel

Property class: 3

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A hot spring with a mountain backdrop, a wooden structure, and a rocky landscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and two paintings on the wall.
A two-story building with a stone foundation, a wooden deck, and a covered walkway.
A snow-covered outdoor area with a wooden pergola, a building with large windows, and a mountain in the background.
A compact kitchen with a black door, wooden shelves, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $119
$107 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window overlooking a snowy landscape.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and two paintings on the wall.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(177 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 11.9 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
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Canada House Gallery - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Central Park - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 18 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Yama Onigiri - ‬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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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
  • Heating
  • 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay at Banff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay and a lot nicer than the last time i stayed there 15 years ago when it was Bumpers. Will definitely stay there anytime i go to Banff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The facility offered free 3 day bus pass, and local coffee and tea!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything from room to staff to facilities was top notch! We really loved it there! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cute room with great vibes! Felt very clean, and wonderful, kind staff. Private room access was great, and beautiful views from the outdoor hot tubs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to hot pools and complimentary bus passes were great. Very easy to locate the property and location was safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel and the staff were friendly and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What an adorable little getaway, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with superb free bus pass to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beds were very comfy, the room was always cleaned very well, we had a very comfortable and quiet stay, thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to pool at the Canoe Hotel was a great news
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Coffee was great! Love the soaps and shampoo provided. Very friendly and quick staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for quick stop or a long run. I really enjoyed my time here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved everything about our stay. The price was right and the hottub views were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and overall access to the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location if you don't mind walking, rooftop hot pool was nice - 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Across the street from two larger hotels that you can use the amenities at.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026