The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Mini-refrigerator
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Victoria Glacier
    6 min walk
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    16 min walk
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    17 min walk
  • Banff, AB (YBA)
    4 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Dorothy Motel

3-star hotel in Uptown District
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free hotel has a front-desk safe and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Dorothy Motel features a terrace, a vending machine, and express check-out. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2020.

The Dorothy Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bumpers Inn LTD
Bumpers Inn LTD Banff
Bumpers LTD Banff
Bumpers Inn Banff
Bumpers Inn
Bumpers Banff
Bumpers Hotel Banff
Bumpers Motel Banff
Bumpers Inn
The Dorothy Motel Hotel
The Dorothy Motel Banff
The Dorothy Motel Hotel Banff

The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 850 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated and very clean. Great convenient location, park your car and walk everywhere. Would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exception and Great Value!
Excellent stay! The Dorothy is affiliated with the Caribou Hotel. We were able to check-in quickly efficiently. The rooms are lovely. The bed is comfortable, and it is quiet. We were provided bus passes for the duration of our trip, which made getting around Banff easy. We were able to do laundry at the Caribou for 6 Canadian dollars. We would gladly stay here again. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auto-Checkin Hotel was Better Than Expected
The room was great--really liked the bed comfort, bathroom w/ floor radiant heat, and under bed lighting! The only negative was the room didn't have blackout curtains--a bit too much light for great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chunrun

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was recently updated, it was great. Interior patio and plants are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

zhi hua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicky

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Canada 2024
Disappointed to find the floor not clean, the hotel looking different to the online image and most concerning a $10 'balancing charge' on checkout and a delay return g my deposit. The image of the hotel turns out to be the inside courtyard so no good for identifying it on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Good price. Convenient location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are comfortable and absolutely adorable with the forest-floor design on the floors. We really enjoyed our stay. Nice coffee bar (but coffee whitener, no creamer). About a mile from the heart of Banff where most restaurants are, so walkable. We did not go to the sister hotel for a hot tub and it was all self check-in so we did not see other staff or guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Awkward going to another motel for key access.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible.Really appreciated the bus/shuttle passes we received @check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lahiru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall a pretty nice motel. Loved the lighting and cleanliness, perfect. However, it was missing some essential things for the washroom (no conditioner), no slippers, and lack of services available. Location was a little isolating without any help- having to check-in and out from another hotel location was a hassle. Otherwise, it was pretty decent. Not sure if the price was reasonable though, could probably find a cheaper place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for shuttle, the room was cute. Paint needed minor touch up in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were lovely and clean and that’s all that matters but it’s in a less appealing little area. But once you got inside your room it was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire stay was wonderful. Loved it all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yijun

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Easy self check-in. Room is big and clean. Microwave, small fridge and electrical kettle are very convenient for the travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

rhonda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The motel while clean needed some maintenance, toilet was loose from the seal as well as seat, shower slow to drain seemed clogged. Housekeeping did the very minimum to service the room. Overall for the price not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Short walk into town centre or can take free shuttle bus. Parking was free and pretty easy at the property. Also can use pool facilities at the sister Caribou hotel which is very nice. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room but found some hair in bed and on some pillows in both beds. Dingy pillow cases. Inconvenient to check in (had to go to another hotel just to check in) especially when we arrived late in dark. For some reason, the room key didn’t work the next day but one of the housekeepers opened the room for us. Called the front office to ask for assistance with the room key but the staff never bothered to knock on the door to check. After waiting an hour, I called the front desk and was told that the staff returned to the other hotel because we were not standing outside. Since we were planning to check out next day, we just stayed in our room. I did not want to wait for the staff to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024