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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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Interior
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$119
$109 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Glacier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬

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

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

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior King Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(138 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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 15-minute drive of Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Upper Hot Springs. .This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Banff National Park and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Banff Gondola.

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
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel in Banff with free parking
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. 709 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated modern accommodations with charm!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!!!!

Very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodymae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. It’s across the street from the main hotel but it’s a quick walk to go use the hot pools there. The curb appeal is seriously lacking and I was pretty nervous when we first pulled up but was pleasantly surprised by the room itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's an older property that has been renovated very nice. The doors lead directly outside - no inside hall - that could be a problem for some at -30. Pool in the main hotel across the street - very nice and has changerooms etc! Good value - they give bus tickets if the walk to town is to much (about 15-20 min at a comfortable pace)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best motel you will stay at. Newly renovated with so much character and charm. Also loved the hot pools over at canoe across the road. Rocky mt soap co products in room and they smell amazing. Cannot recommend this place enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise Miles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations. Checkin was smooth, rooms are clean and modern. Also had microwave and fridge in the room. Staff are very helpful and nice. Location is quiet, away from the busy streets, but very walkable going to restaurants and shops. I love that it is situated near a 24hr Co Op convenience store and a gasoline station. We really enjoyed our stay here in Dorothy. All of us were very happy and satisfied, we would totally stay here again if we ever come back to Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

We weren’t able to check in remotely using the app, but it is a short walk to the Canoe hotel’s front desk to check in personally. Excellent room, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was honestly amazing, a great deal and I won’t consider it a motel. It was super modern and clean. Getting to use the hot pools at the hotel too was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location! Would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SATINDER

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Dorothy Motel. I felt safe and the staff are very accommodating. Parking was good too. Although, it was challenging for me to bring my luggage up since it only had stairs, still it was doable. It was next to the gas station and convenience store so that’s a plus point for me. Place was decent and clean. I will surely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuchi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, spacious and clean room, good bathroom and the shower. The air conditioning / heating unit is too loud. The room has a safe box, microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Unfortunately, they do not provide any plates or utensils. Also, the hotel sent an e-mail with the following information: "Please note that The Dorothy Motel is a self-service motel and there is no Front Desk. Mobile check-in information will be sent to guests with accurate email information, 48 hours prior to arrival." Yet, no check-in information was provided, and I had to call their number 8 hours before the arrival. It turns out you have to check-in at the front desk of their "sister-hotel" Canoe, which is fortunately just across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hsiu chen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location for a great price
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Exchiela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really good check in and it was a lot quieter then the last time I stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and clean rooms. Staff at the Hotel Canoe across the street were super accommodating and helpful. We were a 2 min walk away from the local bus stop which made traveling to and from easy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was lovely. Great location. Easy to walk into the centre of Banff. Great for discovering the National Park. Very good facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great base to get to the sights in the Banff area. The staff at Hotel Canoe was great, Dorothy was quiet and wasn't busy, but was close enough to downtown to be walk-able.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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