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Banff Ptarmigan Inn: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
337 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
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Banff Ptarmigan Inn
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Fernie, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

We booked this online and were pleasantly surprised when we got here to find it was a lovely hotel and really close to town. Good bar which had happy hour from 3.30pm to 6pm. The staff were very friendly & helpful.
We initially booked two nights but booked another two nights which we had to do online for the great deals and we didn't have to move rooms which was fantastic.
We had a van that wouldn't fit in the parking building but we were able to park around the back with a parking permit they gave us.
Free wifi and breakfast was great.

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Calgary, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location and service.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

Had to change my reservation date which I thought was non-refundable and they were very accommodating in making this change. The service was great. If you have a standard room you need to know that there are no outside windows. Next time I will pay extra for a superior room. Easy walk to restaurants and shopping on main street.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
“Great location!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

We stayed for a weekend using a Living Social coupon deal. Hotel is one of the closest to the downtown strip, nice to park the car and walk everywhere. Hotel is an unusual design as many of the rooms do not feature exterior windows and look out over an indoor courtyard or lobby. It probably wouldn't be a big issue except that the rooms were unbelievably warm and even though the hotel provided fans it was difficult to get the room to a comfortable temperature. The included breakfast featured an omelet station in addition to scrambled eggs, meat, yogurt, pastries and fruit. The fitness facility is a treadmill and hand weights in the hot tub area, plus steam room and sauna. Overall it was decent but personally I would pay a bit more for an exterior window. When I returned home I realized I had lost an earring and emailed the hotel to see if it had been found. I received a very prompt reply advising that they had not only checked with housekeeping but they had personally gone and inspected our room. I was impressed that they made that effort!

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ArjunBanff, Front Office Manager at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, responded to this review
March 15, 2013
Welcome home and thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry about the heat issues you had with your room, this is something we battle with on a daily basis as we try to insure optimum comfort for all of our guest. With the changing temperatures we do not always hit the mark but we have implemented new monitoring programs and procedures to combat the heat in the hotel, so on your next visit we hope you see the difference. Also I wanted to mention that we do have complementary local roam passes available at the desk to get you around town and everywhere you can’t walk to.
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Limerick, Ireland
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6 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great price for location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for a couple of days while visiting Banff and the surrounding region. It is fabulously located, just off the Main Street. It's not luxury but it is clean and safe. We were given a large room, like a family room although there was only two of us but it was greatly appreciated. Would love to be there now! Thanks for everything.

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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Calgary, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great deal, clean rooms”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

This was the second time I stayed at the Ptarmigan Inn and there were improvements. This is your typical 3.5 star Banff hotel, rooms are very clean and the staff is great. Don't expect luxury though, as the hallways are narrow and the lighting could be better. The complementary breakfast is GREAT and the selection of the buffet is of a 4.5 star hotel (better breakfast than the Fox hotel anyways). The location was prime for hitting a pub on the Banff Ave as the walk is very short. Overall I'd stay again because of the value but would not bring somebody from out of town if wanted to "show off" Banff.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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ArjunBanff, Front Office Manager at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, responded to this review
March 15, 2013
Welcome home and thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are hoping in the near future to renovate the hotel and address the issues you had as well as improve the amenities the hotel has to offer. Please stay tuned for more information on this exciting news as we hope to see you again soon.
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Also Known As:
Banff Ptarmigan Hotel Banff
Banff Ptarmigan Hotel
Ptarmigan Inn Banff
Address: 337 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Banff National Park > Banff
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #23 of 33 hotels in Banff
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Located on Banff Avenue, one short block from downtown Banff- Includes Full buffet breakfast with a made to order omelette station- Indoor hot tubs, sauna, steam and fitness equipment- The Meatball Pizza and Pasta- 134 cozy hotel rooms- The Sundance and Atrium function rooms for small to mid-size - meetings/receptions- Complimentary wireless internet access in all guest rooms- Heated underground parkade with free parking (first come basis)- Complimentary Roam Bus passes for the Banff transit system. ... more   less 
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