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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Rooftop pool
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
The Dorothy Motel provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a bicycle repair station, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorothy Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dorothy Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is The Dorothy Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Dorothy Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorothy Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Dorothy Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Dorothy Motel located?

Located in Uptown District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Victoria Glacier, Banff National Park Information Centre, and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Surprise Corner are also within 1 mi (2 km). Banff Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1017 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best motel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprisingly nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charnele

Liked: Amenities
Great stay! Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked our stay at the Dorothy! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and great accommodations! The only thud I’d change is the check in app and make it more user friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel style property coming in Banff. Modern and clean with a comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Free bus downtown or a 15 minute walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Awesome property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice option - 15 min walk from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dorothy Motel was excellent. Comfortable beds and clean. The parking was free and you could either walk into town 15mins or get a free bus by using a card the hotel gave us. The hot spa pools were lovely in the canoe hotel which was part of the motel group and free to use. Good value for money and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in, room was so cute and they gave up free 3 day passes for public transit. Amazing stay! Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, would love to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations look great and the rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Dorothy Motel - especially because it was away from the bustle of downtown and we could use the amenities of the Canoe and the Otter. We also had free fresh ground French Press coffee and bus passes. We stayed one night in a more expensive, less appealing hotel. I highly recommend the Dorothy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shyloh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice motel, we enjoyed our visit to Banff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for walking down town Banff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it here!! Extremely walkable and convenient. Staff was very helpful. If we had to choose again, we would 100% choose the Dorothy again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times, never had a problem, always clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amogh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Check in desk just across the road in canoe suites. Right next to gas station and convenience store. Only ~2km from main downtown area. They give complimentary roam bus passes. The rooms are new and have all amenities. The small courtyard is also cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chong

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic decor, very interesting & attractive! Great location. Absolutely anything you might need is provided (excellent coffee!) with pristine cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Disliked: Amenities
Overpriced for the quality of the 40yr plus buildings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025