The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Banff National Park Information Centre

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Glacier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(154 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Banff

Uptown District stay.With a stay at this Uptown District hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Victoria Glacier and 2 miles (3 km) of Surprise Corner. Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Off-Leash Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Glacier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 18 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

3-star hotel near Banff National Park Information Centre
The Dorothy Motel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1974
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Dorothy Motel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Canoe and Suites, #2000 - 600 Banff Ave]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Dorothy Motel Hotel
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The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and accommodations are excellent, just had one problem, as my key didn’t open my locker at the hot tub I had to walk through the hotel with wet shorts and a towel to front desk to ask for locker to be opened and was not given a bath tone to walk back with
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Heather Raab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PROS: Friendly & helpful staff, great location, quiet room, comfy beds, recently renovated, great shower, great amenities, loved the coffee service, truck fit in parking lot, no carpet (bonus in wet conditions), & plenty of nearby food options CONS: Poor insulation in room so it alternated between hot and cold
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jihun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location. Recently renovated rooms. Nice decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at the Dorothy. The room was appointed with everything we needed. We all slept well on the beds and pillows. Though simple, it was clean, stylish, comfortable and affordable. Access to the hot pools across the street absolutely was the highlight - they were beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms with all that you needs for a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phi Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jie

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall it was a decent hotel value for money. Unfortunately the floors were very cold and dirty though and no one came to make up our room for the second day when we stayed two nights. I did like that you can park right outside your door and nice the coffee, teas selection and even oat milk they offer at check in. Also I like that you can use the hot tub at the Canoe and Suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and incredibly helpful! The room was clean and faced the courtyard (super magical in the winter time) the complimentary coffee and tea was such a nice touch (and the even had oat milk..!) Looking forward to visiting soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nasir

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, lovely beds. I would stay here again. The hot pools at the Canoe (just a block away) and included in the stay were lovely after a day skiing. Small extras like bus tickets, coffee abs hot chocolate at check in were great touches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check in at the Canoe. (App does not work.) Room is nice yet we can see it showing wear since we stayed there last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pui Leung

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025