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The Glacier View Inn

3.0 of 5
Icefields Parkway (Highway #93 North) | Just north of the Banff/Jasper National Park Border, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3, Canada (Formerly Columbia Icefield Chalet)
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The Glacier View Inn
3.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We were very disappointed with this hotel, where we thankfully only stayed one night. Even though there were very few staying at the hotel because it was out of season, and we were told we had been given a "great room" the windows faced the bins, the bed linen had a huge rip in it and the coffeemaker was grubby.... More

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Penticton, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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Very unfortunately, our experience at the Glacier View in was very disappointing. The price for the room is everything what it delivers. The room was dirty, the bedsheets were old and extremely well used (they had holes in them), the carpet looked as if it had not vacuumed in many weeks and the toilet was plugged when we arrived. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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Wow, what a great experience it was to wake up in the morning and see the glacier in front of the window! There was almost nobody in the hotel during our stay so it was really nice to calm down after the whole day of travelling. I would love to stay there more time! Great, enormous rooms! More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

As most have noted, you do not go here for the rooms. Approaching, it kind of looks like a bus stop and you think "this can't be right." Once inside, it is completely charmless, but the location is nothing short of outstanding. Our room (big with two beds, decent-sized bathroom and okay shower) faced the glacier and it was magnificent,... More

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
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people found this review helpful

Fantastic location, serene, peaceful and out of the world experience. Friendly staff at hotel and reception. Staff helped us with luggage from the carpark which is not next to the inn. I happened to be traveling to Jasper from banff and decided to take a break at the last minute at the glacier view inn. Took a walk near the... More

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Ottawa, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Rooms very large including 1 queen, 1 pull out queen sofa bed, and 2 twin beds in an upper spacious loft. All rooms are non smoking and extremely clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Daniel at the checkin desk provided excellent advice and was very knowledgeable about the area. Dining room service was great by Alam and Demis. I... More

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GlacierView_Manager, Manager at The Glacier View Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2011

Good morning First off I want to thank you for taking the time to post your review. I am glad to hear that you had a great vist to our hotel and the Icefield. I was also glad to hear that you had such great experiences with our staff. We take great pride in our customer service and I will... More

Hong Kong, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is in a remote location but it helps if you want to take a break from driving and at the same time stop by to look at the Athabasca glacier. The room is clean and the beds are comfortable. There is the view of the glacier but he window is small. Downturn also includes the spring -loaded faucets... More

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GlacierView_Manager, Manager at The Glacier View Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2011

Thank you for your comment regarding your latest trip to the Columbia Icefield. On behalf of the hotel we would like to apoligise for the inconvenice you encountered during your stay with us. We have reviewed the situation with our staff to rectify the situation you experienced. We value being courteous to all guests and look forward to having you... More

Coquitlam, Canada
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is located across the highway from the Columbia Ice Field. Given how long it took to drive there from Banff (almost 3 hours) and a 2 hour tour on the glacier, the thought of driving all the way back was too much for us to attempt with our 5 month old. So, instead we chose to come up... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The other recent reviewers sum it up well - it's not a great hotel but it serves it's purpose well. My wife and I chose here for 2 reasons; 1 - to break up the journey from Canmore to Jasper, allowing plenty of time to stop at the many sights along the beautiful Icefields Parkway without rushing. 2 - to... More

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GlacierView_Manager, Manager at The Glacier View Inn, responded to this review
September 23, 2011

Thank you for posting your review, I was glad to hear that you were able to take the time during your vacation to fully experience the beauty of the Icefields Parkway and the Columbia Icefield, they are truly sights to see. We are working a some new updates to the hotel for the 2012 season, I hope to see you... More

Phoenix
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in a Glacier View room for a couple nights as a way to split our visit to Jasper and Banff NP. While definitely overpriced, they are among the few accommodations nearby; the location is great - just across the highway from the Columbia Icefields. We were able to get a room with a loft so 2 couples plus... More

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GlacierView_Manager, Manager at The Glacier View Inn, responded to this review
September 23, 2011

Good morning I wanted to thank you for taking your time to post a review, as we do these comments as tools to help us improve on guest experiences. I was glad to hear that you enjoyed staying in one of our loft rooms, as you stated they are great for travelling familes like yours. In regards to the pricing,... More

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Address: Icefields Parkway (Highway #93 North) | Just north of the Banff/Jasper National Park Border, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3, Canada (Formerly Columbia Icefield Chalet)
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