With a stay at The Dorothy Motel in Banff (Uptown District), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Banff National Park and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Sunshine Village.
What's nearby
Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 17 min walk
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 3 min drive
Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive
Upper Hot Springs - 10 min drive
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
Banff hotel in Uptown District 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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Ski shuttle nearby
Things to do
Bike parking
Bike repair services
Family friendly
Microwave
Fridge
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Renovated entire property – October 2020
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
43-inch LCD TV
TV channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
LED light bulbs
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: CAD 25 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
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Bumpers Hotel Banff
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The Dorothy Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Excellent stay! The Dorothy is affiliated with the Caribou Hotel. We were able to check-in quickly efficiently. The rooms are lovely. The bed is comfortable, and it is quiet. We were provided bus passes for the duration of our trip, which made getting around Banff easy. We were able to do laundry at the Caribou for 6 Canadian dollars. We would gladly stay here again. We loved it!
The room was great--really liked the bed comfort, bathroom w/ floor radiant heat, and under bed lighting! The only negative was the room didn't have blackout curtains--a bit too much light for great sleep.
Disappointed to find the floor not clean, the hotel looking different to the online image and most concerning a $10 'balancing charge' on checkout and a delay return g my deposit. The image of the hotel turns out to be the inside courtyard so no good for identifying it on arrival.
Rooms are comfortable and absolutely adorable with the forest-floor design on the floors. We really enjoyed our stay. Nice coffee bar (but coffee whitener, no creamer). About a mile from the heart of Banff where most restaurants are, so walkable. We did not go to the sister hotel for a hot tub and it was all self check-in so we did not see other staff or guests.
Overall a pretty nice motel. Loved the lighting and cleanliness, perfect. However, it was missing some essential things for the washroom (no conditioner), no slippers, and lack of services available. Location was a little isolating without any help- having to check-in and out from another hotel location was a hassle. Otherwise, it was pretty decent. Not sure if the price was reasonable though, could probably find a cheaper place.
Easy self check-in. Room is big and clean. Microwave, small fridge and electrical kettle are very convenient for the travelers.
Yijun
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
rhonda
Travelled with family
25 Aug 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
The motel while clean needed some maintenance, toilet was loose from the seal as well as seat, shower slow to drain seemed clogged. Housekeeping did the very minimum to service the room. Overall for the price not worth it.
Comfortable stay. Short walk into town centre or can take free shuttle bus. Parking was free and pretty easy at the property. Also can use pool facilities at the sister Caribou hotel which is very nice. Would be happy to stay here again.
Spacious room but found some hair in bed and on some pillows in both beds. Dingy pillow cases. Inconvenient to check in (had to go to another hotel just to check in) especially when we arrived late in dark. For some reason, the room key didn’t work the next day but one of the housekeepers opened the room for us. Called the front office to ask for assistance with the room key but the staff never bothered to knock on the door to check. After waiting an hour, I called the front desk and was told that the staff returned to the other hotel because we were not standing outside. Since we were planning to check out next day, we just stayed in our room. I did not want to wait for the staff to return.