Uptown District stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Uptown District hotel, you'll find Victoria Glacier and 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 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
Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Banff Station - 4 min drive
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
Park Distillery - 19 min walk
A&W Canada - 1 min walk
Cedar House Investments Ltd - 19 min walk
Good Earth Coffeehouse - 16 min walk
The Old Spaghetti Factory - 18 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. A complete renovation of The Dorothy Motel was completed in October 2020.
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.
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
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 Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We loved staying here for 3 nights. Clean room. Staff were receptive to our requests. Super quiet, we like quiet. We look forward to staying here again.
Great motel on the edge of downtown. It was a great value, motel was recently renovated and very cute/clean. I did not give the condition five stars because someone had recently made a hole in the wall, which the motel can't be faulted for unfortunate guests. It was quiet and pet friendly. Bed was very comfortable as well and you had access to the facilities at their sister hotel, Canoe, across the street. I would definitely stay here again and recommend anyone looking for a nice, clean, quiet stay without all the fuss you'd normally get from the hotel experience.
Great place to stay, housekeeping is a little slow or understaffed. Took awhile to get to our room, but the whole room stay was great and makes pet friendly travel very easy
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paolo
Travelled with partner
May 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very European flair and smaller rooms. Clean and modern with all amenities. The staff off site was very helpful.
Great staff, very accommodating, allowed us to access their neighbouring affiliate hotel for dishware and hot pools. Thanks, we enjoyed our second stay at The Dorothy!
Good price and good location at walking distance to downtown Banff. Very clean and good shower. Not so happy with the door key. Out of the six times, it worked flawlessly once. Twice with a 30 second delay, twice after trying for about 2 minutes and once not at all. A bit frustrating experience.
Fantastic renovated motel, highly recommend. It's slightly outside of town, which was really nice and peaceful. Easy 25min walk to town or free transit. Also really appreciated having access to the amenities and services of the Canoe Hotel across the street.
Very trendy and extremely comfortable beds. Super nice hot pools and very friendly staff. The AC/heater is loud but the building is very quiet. Great value.
The room was very nice and very clean. The staff was very curteous, including the help desk when I had difficulties with the app. The communication ahead of the stay was very good and the check-in was very simple. Would definitely go back
The room was very comfortable with unique patterns. Everything was so quiet. The hot pools across the street were lovely. The in room coffee/ tea with fresh milk option was such a nice touch.