Being used to B&B, I expected a little more from that one, near the core of Banff.

Usually, I choose to go in B&Bs because the owner is part of your trip, talks to you a lot, makes breakfast and either eats with you or is at least near you cooking & serving while speaking with you, and acts like some member of your family.

In this one, though, I felt more like I was in a motel. Ann, the owner, seemed to be very busy, probably having several things to do that day. However, she was very kind & nice, even though she seemed to be in a hurry. She took the time to show us the room and to give us some explanations about what we wanted to know.

Her husband was very kind when we saw him later, as he saw us taking out our luggages from the car, he wanted to help us getting them inside the room.

There were 2 romms in the basement. We had one of them, and never heard our neighbours.

We also had a parking behind the house, but it was very, very tight to get in and out of there, as the yard is in an alley. So, with 2 cars in the yard, you have to be very careful when you get in or out, as it is easy to hit either a fence or anything in your way.

There was breakfast, which was composed of cereals, muffins, & bread, but it was not among other people, as we had it all in our kitchenette downstairs. It was identical to a continental motel breakfast.

It was more a 2 rooms and a half suite than the usual B&B room.

In the morning we were waken up early, around 7.45, by the children running from one room to another upstairs. So, don't expect to sleep later than that time.

We paid $117 CDN for all that. Ann was not very talkative, but despite all the negatives, the place in itself was OK.

My husband and I stayed at the Big Horn B&B for two nights in February and had a wonderful stay. We stayed in the "Honeymoon Suite". Although the room name is a little misleading, (don't expect a heart-shaped tub) it was perfect for the two of us.

It is more a suite than a room: living room with TV and DVD; kitchen with fridge, microwave and breakfast each day; bedroom with very comfy bed and linens; bathroom with nice tub. All for less than I could find for even the most basic of motel rooms in town. And all were very clean. Ann who runs it was also great to deal with, answering my emails very promptly and giving any help we needed.

The B&B is also only a couple of short blocks from the center of Banff, so it was very accessible to restaurants and the grocery store.

The Big Horn Bed and Breakfast on Big Horn Street in Banff is a WONDERFUL place to stay! My husband, my 1-year old son and I stayed there for a weekend and we will definitely be back! It is affordable, in walking distance to downtown, clean, and the owner, Ann, is great - helpful if you need her, but she leaves you to be. Having the kitchenette is perfect for traveling with children, or if you don't want to spend a lot of money eating out. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast!