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Elk + Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

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The Elk & Avenue Hotel in Banff offers a warm retreat with on-site shopping and a coffee shop. Relax in the sauna or spa tub after exploring, then dine at Farm & Fire. Its central location, convenient parking, and helpful staff make it ideal for mountain adventures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly) | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Loft | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Loft

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L1B1

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Hotel near Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Located close to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Tunnel Mountain, Elk + Avenue Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Farm & Fire, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Bicycle parking, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, convenient parking, and central location
Room features
All 162 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (CAD 10 per night)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Farm & Fire
  • Good Earth

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 24 lbs per pet)
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
2 children, up to the age of 18 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: CAD 2 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 10 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, 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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel Banff
Hotel Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel
Elk Avenue Banff
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Banff
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk + Avenue Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Elk + Avenue Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 24 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Elk + Avenue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elk + Avenue Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Elk + Avenue Hotel located?

Located in Downtown District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Cave and Basin National Historic Site are also within 2 mi (3 km). Banff Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Elk + Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1172 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1824 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff in a nice hotel in a good location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Camoi

Great location and the restaurant downstairs is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zubei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Amenities great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, very friendly staff. Great breakfast in the restaurant and the coffee shop had really nice coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rooms great staff and great cocktails in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, nice location and clean rooms, would stay again! Staff was super friendly and helpful whenever we needed as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable room and bed, underground parking, and close to food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk employees were very friendly and helpful. The Good Earth coffee shop inside the hotel had delicious food selections. The workers were very accommodating with our food allergies!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was, staff excellent overall
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs.Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptionally clean and warm. The bed was very comfortable. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Great views. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, and excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this hotel, the restaurant was absolutely amazing with great staff. Room was clean and beds comfortable, a very nice lobby with multiple areas to sit and relax, in the heart of Banff. Highly recommend and would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, they assisted us with oversized parking and then helped me get our luggage to our room. The room was a little small but cozy and clean. Overall, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely with great staff and a group restaurant. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable views great location for everything shopping dining
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious loft room, upgraded bathroom, friendly/fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the room was quiet. The hotel was centrally located and easy to get around the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest service agents are some of the best out there. Very helpful and approachable, always willing to help and always with a smile on. This is our second time staying at the Elk and will definitely go back.
The view from our room
Good earth cafe right next to the hotel with amazing views as well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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