The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

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Standard Loft
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

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333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L1B1
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(136 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Loft

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Banff

Downtown District stay.At this Downtown District hotel, you'll be steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and within a 15-minute walk of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Cave and Basin National Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Banff Gondola - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3-star hotel near Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Elk & Avenue Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 24 lbs per pet)
  • 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 2 children 18 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 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.

Property is also known as

Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel Banff
Hotel Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel
Elk Avenue Banff
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Banff
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel Banff

Reviews

The Elk & Avenue Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1098 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1722 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We love staying here with our kids as the loft room options are perfect for a family. The indoor sauna is quite small, the restaurant is great. As well, the location is perfect as it’s the last hotel on the main road before the shops and restaurants start, so not a lot of extra walking just to get to central Banff ave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, especially the location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent location but need earplugs

Excellent location right on main Banff so quick access to downtown. For the price point (almost $700/night), you have some expectation of room build and soundproofing. You are provided with sets of ear plugs in anticipation of outside noise including rooms next door. It is like walls have no sound proofing, so that is disappointing given the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wellyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

P

Location is great, right in the main avenue, so easy to go out and see the town, stroll to the Bow Falls, etc. Shuttle access also very convenient. Obviously this is also reflected in the steep price. The rooms are pretty neat, with a loft for the bedroom, while the living room and bathroom are downstairs. However, this 2-storey setup may not be the most friendly for older guests or people who need the bathroom in the night; and obviously not for anyone who has accessibility issues. Otherwise, the rooms were clean and comfortable. Check-in staff were super friendly & efficient. Not really any encounters with any other staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good service. Covered parking is a plus
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very nice accommodating staff and the location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Prabhkirat

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, great service and easy access to near by services and space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Niranjan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay ! Everything was as it should be and beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Millet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was ammmazing. Employees of the cafe in the hotel were super nice. Best pizza I’ve had, maybe ever! Comfy bed and just over all really great experience. Thank you all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice central hotel.

Very nice hotel in a super location. Handy to have a supermarket across the road. Very large and spacious underground car park, which is included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay for first time visitor to banff

Convenient location - excellent welcoming staff. Very walkable to all of Banff. Also reasonably priced considering other properties I looked at. A great value and super comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025