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Inns Of Banff: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
600 Banff Ave, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
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Inns Of Banff
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Rating summary
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Calgary, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Won't be coming back.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

When we first arrived we had to up grade our room to actually even be in the main building. This was after I had requested to be near to the hot tub, I would have just assumed that someone would have clarified with me that the room I actually booked was in a completely separate building, far away from the hot tub. Once we paid extra to be in the main building we were surprised when we arrived outside our room to find that the rooms were still being cleaned. We were told that ours wasn't ready yet, but after we opened the door we saw that it had. It leaves a really strong impression when hotel staff aren't aware of what had been cleaned or not. It made us uneasy and unsure if in fact our room had been cleaned or if it was just a quick cover up job, because clearly the staff was behind (we arrived at 6pm!).

I don't appreciate being monitored when going into the hot tub to relax either. The one thing that I always book this hotel for is for the amazing views outside the hot tub. I usually don't even think about which hotel to book because I love the hot pool so much, I also ALWAYS recommend it to friends when they ask for my advice. However, that will change. Not being able to enjoy a mug of coffee in the morning in the hot tub takes away from the relaxation, and being constantly monitored makes me feel Juvenal. I will be looking for a new go to hotel when staying in Banff due to these unfortunate experiences.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Inns_of_Banff_GM, General Manager at Inns Of Banff, responded to this review
March 2, 2013
Thank you for your comments.

After the room attendant services a room, it remains unavailable until a supervisor checks the room. As you have suggested, your room may have been serviced and as such appeared to be ready, but not inspected. These checks and balances are vital to provide the highest standard of cleanliness.

We will monitor the hot pool during very busy times. This service allows guests to enjoy the wonderful views in a peaceful, relaxed setting. As we do not monitor the pools in the morning, I am confident that you could enjoy a coffee in the hot pool as long as you did not bring any glass into the area.
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Innisfail, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great value, lots of character”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

As other reviews will tell you this is not a shiny new hotel but it met every expectation for us. We stayed for a night when a friend came to town. The price was great, the room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly. Covered parking was included and we LOVED the outdoor hot pool with the mountain view. Our room had a mountain view with a nice big balcony. Great location close to restaurants and shops. We are going back to Banff in March and will definitely book here again.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Will go back.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here last Saturday. The staff was very nice and helpful. You will notice that a lot of the workers are from England, they have great accents and unique words that we are not use to. The food at the Wildfire (one of the restaurants on site) was tasty however I ordered onion rings with my meal and I got 4, but the waitress was nice enough to get the chef to make up some more. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, but the bathroom tiles could be replaced. The staff really make the hotel, its in a good location being just outside of downtown, and the view of the mountains is amazing !

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edmonton, Alberta
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“OK for the price but probably won't be back”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

My fiancee and I stayed at this hotel summer of 2011 (late review, I know - sorry!) Just reserved a regular run of the mill basic room. There's nothing particularly wrong with this hotel, it is just very old and outdated. The view was nice from our balcony (we asked for a mountain view room) but the on site restaurant wasn't very nice and the food wasn't great. There's lots of hotels in town for the same prince range or a little bit more that are much nicer. The only nice thing is the location, it's right on the main road so most dining and shopping is within walking distance.

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Inns_of_Banff_GM, General Manager at Inns Of Banff, responded to this review
March 19, 2013
Thank you for your review.
There have been many improvements at the hotel since your stay last summer. We have new corridor carpet and wall sconces, we have upgraded all the mattresses to pillow tops, and have upgraded the televisions in all the guest rooms to flat screens.
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good Value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Stayed there for two nights. The staff was friendly, outdoor hot pool was very nice. The hotel is due for a face -lift but all in all not to bad. The food in the restaurant was very good. The going green idea is a good idea.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Inns Of Banff Hotel Banff
Inns Of Banff Hotel
Inns Banff
Hotel Banff
Address: 600 Banff Ave, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Banff National Park > Banff
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #28 of 33 hotels in Banff
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on Banff Avenue the Inns of Banff has some of the best views in all of Banff. With 244 rooms this 3.5 star hotel has it all - ski rentals, award winning Wildfire Grill, Bears Den Lounge, both an indoor pool and jetted hot tub along with an outdoor hot pool, heated underground parking, Japanese restaurant Miki, Gift shop, and more. ... more   less 
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