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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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Rooftop pool
Courtyard
Interior
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room dining
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $469
$422 nightly
$469 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Glacier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior King Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Upper Hot Springs and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Banff Gondola.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Glacier - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shoku Izakaya - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1026 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked our stay. It was very comfortable and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Nice and cozy and lived the heated bathroom floor =) thank you will be back definitely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

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Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room comfortable beds easy check-in awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Young

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, clean room and loved the whole coffee/tea experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, clean, good amenities with the canoe hotel nearby. Restaurants and coffee shop were also good. Good value and quality- would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice discovery! Right at the entrance of the town, amazing view of the mountains and comfortable for at least 4 people. I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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We loved this perfect motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Brooklyn

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The room was very nice and tidy ! And the pool was amazing !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, quiet. Excellent coffee! The bus passes make accessing easy. This was our fourth visit to The Dorothy and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaelyn

The room was great it was amazing to be able to use the amenities at the hotel canoe, beds were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ma Pauline

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Clean room and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely getaway!! Great a commendations for the price point ! My husband and I really enjoyed being able to check in early and avail of the spa space at Canoe Hotel across the street ! Close to downtown , good location with his passes if needed !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

ripley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, housekeeping and the use of the other hotels amenities were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and helpful staff. Great spa (it's at the hotel canoe hotel affiliated in front). The room was way better that I expected. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel with use of great amenities next door also, free bus passes included
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice bathroom. Loved the ground coffee for pour over and nice tea bags
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms with all that you needs for a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room < but check in a bit unusual having to go to another building
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamoda Sarangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t get breakfast but they do offer you coffee and tea! Overall a perfect stay! Hot pool was amazing and so relaxing! Rooms are super clean! Will be back again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing access to hot pools at the canoe, accross bNff ave from coop fuel and a and w. Lots of parking. Saved hundreds. Bring your own robe or rent one for extra. Highly-rated Sam is the man. Katie from Ireland's advice was right, the pools and restaurant are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026