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Banff International Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
333 Banff Avenue | Box 1040, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B1, Canada
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Banff International Hotel
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Vancouver, BC
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“Banff Internation Hotel doesn't disappoint”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

We went to a conference in Banff last week and we found the Banff Internation Hotel to be a good place to stay - in the heart of the town. We found the rooms clean, the hotel comfortable, and the food was better than expected. For the price, we were delighted.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bihguestservices, Front Office Manager at Banff International Hotel, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear Datt,

Thank you for sharing your Banff International Hotel experience! We were glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.

We always strive to ensure our guests are happy during their stay and our team is humbled and found it a joy to have you and your family in -house.

We look forward to serving you again on your next Banff getaway.


Sincerely,

Sarah Lofts
Manager on Duty
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New York City, New York
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270 helpful votes 270 helpful votes
“Best Asset of this Hotel is its Location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

There was nothing spectacular about this hotel except its location. It is located on Banff Avenue, the main road in town. It was within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants.

Customer service was below average. The check in process was very robotic and the person didn't even smile. It seemed that we were bothering her just by checking in. She told us where everything was located in the hotel, including the pool and sauna, but I couldn't find it. There is a business center in the lobby, but it costs a few bucks to use. Wireless internet is complimentary throughout the hotel.

We were in room 202, which was a corner room. It was fairly large, but it looked like the other rooms were smaller in size from looking at the map on the back of the door. The beds were actually extremely comfortable; it was very soft! The room had a nice sitting area by the window and a small desk. The TV had a lot of stations to keep us entertained. The restroom was a bit small compared to the rest of the room, but it was good enough. The only thing I didn't like about the room is that every single bulb was an energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulb and I felt like I was at the gas station at night.

One point of contention about the cleanliness of the room is that I found a strand of curly hair on the shower wall, so I'm not sure the restroom was properly cleaned.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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bihguestservices, Front Office Manager at Banff International Hotel, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear Boys in NY,

Greetings from the Banff International Hotel!

We are very sorry and deeply regret that our services and facilities were not satisfactory during your recent stay with us. We pride ourselves in offering only the best to our guests and assure this experience is not common with that of our standards.

We are grateful for your constructive comments. I have taken the liberty to share them with the appropriate departments.

This will help us improve and maintain our standards.

Thank you for sharing with us and we truly look forward to serving you again.

Sincerely,

Sarah Lofts
Manager on Duty
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Medicine Hat, Canada
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Location, Location, Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Great location in the heart of the rockies 2min walk from Banff town centre. Mountain view from most rooms. Accomodation was very clean and spacious, staff friendly and willing to help at every opportunity.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bihguestservices, Front Office Manager at Banff International Hotel, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear Jason,

Greetings from the Banff International Hotel!

I was glad to read that you had a good experience while you were staying with us, and that you enjoyed the fantastic location of the hotel. It is very practical indeed, seconds away from all the shops and restaurants.

We strive to ensure our guests are happy and I am pleased to see that staff went out of their way to ensure that you had a memorable stay.

Thank you again for sharing with us. We look truly forward to serving you and your family again in the near future.


Sincerely,

Sarah Lofts
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“Room with a Mountainview”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I would definately stay there again, it was very clean, staff were friendly and accomodating. We arrived a little early and there was no problem getting our room right away. Although there is no pool the jacauzzi and steam rooms were great and our room had a mountainview which was nice

Room Tip: next time I would ask for a room away from the elevators
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bihguestservices, Front Office Manager at Banff International Hotel, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear Bluemermaid,

Greetings from the Banff International Hotel!

We were pleased to hear of the exceptional experience you received during your...
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KPWatson
2 reviews
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“Great Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

Stayed 5 nights. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Wish there was a pool. Would stay again. Location is great walking distance to everything. Restaurant in the hotel was good a little high on price for breakfast but you get lots of food. Price for our stay was great.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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bihguestservices, Front Office Manager at Banff International Hotel, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear KP Watson,

Greetings from the Banff International Hotel!

I was pleased to learn of the exceptional experience you received while you were with us and that you enjoyed the fantastic location of the hotel. It is very practical indeed, seconds away from all the shops and restaurants. We are happy to have had a positive impact on your stay.

Thank you again for sharing with us and we truly look forward to serving you in the near future.


Sincerely,

Sarah Lofts
Manager on Duty
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Address: 333 Banff Avenue | Box 1040, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B1, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Banff National Park > Banff
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #18 of 33 hotels in Banff
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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