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Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3-star property
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB 1-855-887-0424
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3.9 out of 5
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"Walking distance to Town and good breakfast. We were given an inside room and it was very noisy because of the bar downstairs. Also a lot of loud vo ... " More

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

In Banff

At this hotel, you'll be steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and within a 15-minute walk of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Free perks

This smoke-free hotel features 2 spa tubs, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the sauna and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking.

Free WiFi, refrigerators

Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, the 134 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Room service, premium bedding, and free local calls are also available.

Superior Room 2 Queens

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room 1 King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room 1 King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Mountain View King Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Split Room.

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Banff Ptarmigan Inn ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Everyone (3) Family (1)
4 out of 5

Awesome Breakfast

We needed a place to stay last minute and the booking agent was awesome at accommodating us at a great price!  The room was was you would expect and the secure underground parking was nice. Best part I would have to say was the quiet bar downstairs and the great free breakfast in the morning. 

Posted by , from Airdrie, AB, Canada on 28 Nov. 2013

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3 out of 5

First impressions!

First impressions of the hotel was GREAT!  Looks very nice from the outside. First impressions of front dest, lobby GREAT! Nice and staff very friendly. First impressions of our room DISAPPOINTING! Worn, tired looking, beds lumpy, small bathroom,  NO closet.  REALLY needs a make over! House Keeping Staff VERY helpful!  Gave us anything we asked for. eg. extra luggage racks.  (there were three of us) towels etc. First impressions of restaurant GREAT!  Had a fabulous free hot breakfast, staff very friendly and attentive. I would recommend to a friend with an EXPECTATIONS WARNING!!

Posted by , from Edmonton, AB, Canada on 25 Nov. 2013

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2 out of 5

Don't stay here in the summer

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet
Cons: hot, dark and stuffy
The rooms do not have air conditioning and are very hot and dark. Two fans they provided helped quite a bit, but at hte expense of noise. Beds were too soft for my (and my back's# tastes. Interior rooms are dark and load #noise from bar)

Posted by , from Calgary, AB, Canada on 26 Jun. 2012

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5 out of 5

Great location and service

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
Excellent shuttle service from Calgary airport. Central location of hotel, easy to walk anywhere in town. Welcoming, efficient, standard room services with free wi-fi. Good public transport system, almost outside the hotel door. A very pleasant stay at a quiet time of year.

Posted by , from Victoria, BC, Canada. on 10 Nov. 2011

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4 out of 5
Walking distance to Town and good breakfast. We were given an inside room and it was very noisy because of the bar downstairs. Also a lot of loud voices in the hallway right up to 10,45 pm, which I think is not fair to other guests during a weekday....just my opinion.

Posted by on 3 Feb. 2020

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4 out of 5
Location was great, front desk staff needs to be re-educated on customer service and knowledge of the area

Posted by on 18 Jul. 2019

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5 out of 5

Perfect spot in Banff

The hotel is nearer to the end of the main drag in Banff, so the walk to shops and restaurants is shorter than if you stayed further down. The shuttles for the "Big 3" ski resorts stop right in front of this hotel, so you never have to carry your gear very far. Rooms are sizeable (stayed in a Superior class room with 3 total guests and never felt cramped), clean, modern, and have everything you would need, including cubbies to put all of your ski/snowboard/backpacking gear for the night. Breakfast is included and usually has enough variety to satisfy everyone. The hot tub, sauna, and steamroom are a welcome amenity at the end of a long day on the slopes. There are ski lockers available so you don't have to lug everything up and down each day. The front desk will provide you with a lock if needed.

Posted by , from San Diego, CA on 31 Mar. 2018

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5 out of 5

A Week in Beautiful Banff

Pros: Staff is amazing. From the front desk to the bar to the restaurant, it was all about service. The complimentary breakfast is good & Happy Hour is FUN!
Cons: It is an older hotel. The valu for the price and the OUTSTANDING STAFF more than makes up for this. It's a decent 3 Star Hotel with a 5 Star staff.
Location: The Ptarmigan Inn is ideally located. It's literally in the heart of downtown Banff. All the bars & restaurants are within EASY walking distance.
My wife and I spent the week of 9/3 - 9/10 in Banff celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time even though the weather was less than we had hoped for. Bottom line: You can't predict the weather. The scenery is something to behold in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We did it all: Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Lake Moraine, The Glacier Icefield, and Lake Minnewanka, just to name a few. There were two hidden gems in our trip: 1. The staff at the Ptarmigan Inn. Far and away the highlight of our trip. What a delightful group of people. Seriously, the best experience my wife and I have ever had at any hotel and it was all due to a staff that genuinely cared about their guests. There is no way I can name everyone, but here are just a few folks worth mentioning: Steve our morning breakfast cook. Claire, the on-site manager much of the time during our stay. David and Ryan, our cheery bartenders and Ben, the jack of all trades. Got to tell you, whoever does the hiring at this hotel is a hell of a judge of people. We learned more about what to do in Banff from the daily Happy Hours in the bar, than we ever could have learned just reading Trip Advisor. 2. Peyto Lake. Had it not been for the recommendation of the hotel staff, we would have never known that there was such a beautiful secluded lake only about 30 km north od Lake Louise.

Posted by , from Rosemount, Mn on 11 Sep. 2016

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2 out of 5

Small rooms, No AC in, and Very little parking.

We stayed here this summer and I was sad to say it was not what I had expected. It is in a great location to downtown banff but that is about the only plus. There is no AC and on summer days it is needed. The rooms are very small and when we checked in they did not even have the room we booked. So they bumped us. And lastly they ran out of parking. It took them over a hour to find a place for us to park! So I would say pick another hotel!

Posted by , from Germantown, MD on 5 Aug. 2013

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5 out of 5

Great hotel

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, Free breakfast
This hotel has everything you need! Free internet ,free parking, and breakfast included. It also had a great location and helpful staff. Would stay there again!

Posted by on 14 Nov. 2012

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About the Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Location 337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8

Property Features

Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers its guests 2 spa tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1700 square feet (158 square meters) and includes conference space. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Banff Ptarmigan Inn. A free area shuttle within 5 kilometers is available. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 1700 sq ft of conference space
  • 158 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.) (137.9 km / 85.7 mi)
  • Train station: Banff Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle within 5 kilometers
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers 134 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2018.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 per room
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and guests are provided with hand sanitizer.For traveler safety, the following measures are in place: social distancing measures are in place; contactless check-in and check-out are available; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; an acrylic shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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