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417 Marten Street | Box 5443, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1G5, Canada
Best fare found from Philadelphia to Calgary: $518

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5 of 5 stars
TravelerMnpls   1 contribution
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 2, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I just returned from an off-season R&R vacation in Banff. We arrived very late our first night but were warmly welcomed by James and Theresa nonetheless. They stayed up to greet us and give
us the tour and information of the house. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and wonderful modern decorating of both our room and the entire home. The underground parking is a nice bonus
as well! We loved our stay so much that we returned for our final evening after visiting Lake Louise and Jasper. This B&B is an exceptional value considering the hospitality and accommodations you receive. James and Theresa are great to visit with and they provided a wealth of information on the area and activities. They put a lot of heart into their business and it's obvious. The breakfasts were amazing so get ready to fill up until dinner! We don't have a single complaint and feel quite blessed that we found this B&B to stay at. We will stay longer should we visit the area again. We highly recommend the Buffaloberry!

  • Liked — Everything!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 02, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Wonderful B & B with Fantastic Hosts!!!

Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Trina-David-2004   7 contributions
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 9, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We just returned home from a Canadian Rockies vacation. We spent the first night of our vacation and the last day of our vacation at Buffaloberry. We wanted somewhere on route to Jasper National Park. And then back closer to the airport. Buffaloberry fit the bill. Teresa and James were great!!! They were very helpful in several areas. We stayed in the Oatmeal and Chaff room and the Mens room. Both were very, very nice. As far as the walls being thin. We never heard any noise from other rooms at all. I was not feeling well the morning before we left, and Teresa and James were kind enough to send me on my way with some wonderful raisin bread for later. They also prepared a pumpkin pie for desert the last night. Breakfasts were extremely good. We hope to make another trip to Canada next fall. We only hope we are lucky enough to spend another couple nights at this awesome B & B. Thanks Teresa and James!!!

  • Liked — extremely clean and hosts
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 09, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure
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A nice place to stay, not the best in town

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4 of 5 stars
Geigerin   5 contributions
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sep 22, 2007

Buffaloberry is a nice place to stay if you are in Banff, but it is not the best in town, especially for the price. The accommodations were clean and up-to-date. Breakfast was a family-style affair, and the food was tasty.

The B&B is relatively new construction. The inn was billed as an historic building. Actually, they completely remodeled the building such that it has the feel of a brand-new building. The decor in the rooms resembled my aunt's house as opposed to the usual character I've come to expect in B&Bs.

The walls are thin, so when we were trying to sleep, we were kept awake by talking in the hall. The view is nothing remarkable, and it's pretty removed from town.

At $300/ night, you can do better.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Member since September 22, 2007
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure
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Management response from watcherCanRockies, owner
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Sep 26, 2007
We understand that you cannot please everyone all of the time, although from this review I would question some of the facts that the reviewer has noted. First off, the Buffaloberry has never been billed as a historical house. The building is not even three years old, hardly making this a historical house! This brings me to the second point the author makes. They have suggested that the 'building was remodeled so that it has the feel of a brand-new building'. It would be very extravagent to remodel a building that was constructed right from the foundation only two years earlier!
Most modern houses in Canada today are built with 4" interior walls. Regarding the comment about "thin walls", the Buffaloberry is built as a Bed and Breakfast, and with this in mind we put solid core doors and 6" plus walls in the interior separating the other rooms and the hallway with double drywall and insulation between the rooms to add sound proofing and separate temperature control. Sentive sleepers possibly.
The "Old's Room" which is the room these guests stayed in, (picture available on our website) has four large windows, three of which look on to "Cascade Mountain" which is the mountain typically photograghed off the end of Banff Avenue on many a post card.
The Buffaloberry is three blocks from the core of downtown and another bed and breakfast which they have stayed at on their same visit is two blocks. The difference here (one block) is considered removed from town, by these folks,(25-34 yrs old)!
We know that other B&B's in town have been remodled. I'm wondering that more than a month after a probably a very busy vacation that some of their details have become cloudy.
The Proud but not touchy, Owners, Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast
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Best ever B&B

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5 of 5 stars
KirstieCheltenham_UK   3 contributions
Cheltenham, UK
Sep 10, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

"Best B&B in the world!" Better than home! This luxury B&B was a great find! James & Theresa couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Theresa has a flair for interior design which makes the whole house a wonderful place in which to relax and unwind after a day out travelling, hiking and exploring the Rockies. The bedroom was extremely comfortable, and everywhere was spotlessly clean. Breakfasts were a dream! James and Theresa have a very professional approach to the hospitality business, and excel in every way - gourmet cookery, tourist advice on a host of subjects, warm welcome. We have stayed in many B&Bs around the world, but nowhere comes up to the standard of this one.

  • Liked — Absolutely everything - luxury, comfort, decor, food, advice
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since September 10, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Excellent, exceeded all our expectations

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5 of 5 stars
BeckiLondon   2 contributions
London
Aug 28, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I spent two nights at the Buffaloberry on our way to Jasper and we were not disappointed. The owners, Theresa and James were very welcoming and our bedroom was extremely well appointed and spotless (we stayed in the "Wheat and Chaffe" room). The Buffaloberry
is more akin to a boutique hotel rather than a B&B and the attention to detail is fantastic. Another real plus point is the breakfasts which are delicious and varied every day (Theresa's home made muffins
are worth a special mention)! We were also grateful for our hosts knowledge of the local area including restaurants and hikes.

  • Liked — Friendliness of Theresa and James plus the breakfast!
  • Disliked — Nothing noted
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 26, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure
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417 Marten Street | Box 5443, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1G5, Canada