THE DOROTHY MOTEL, Banff – A Smart Stay in the City

Amenities

The Dorothy Motel provides each guest with complimentary ROAM bus passes for the duration of their stay, granting unlimited access to Banff's public transit system. Free private parking is available on-site, and guests can use the outdoor hot tubs and heated pool at the sister property, Canoe, located across the street. A terrace and picnic area are set within a landscaped courtyard, and the motel offers public transport tickets for local travel.

Rooms

The 42 air-conditioned rooms include in-room coffee and tea facilities, a microwave, and a mini-refrigerator. Bathrooms are stocked with gourmet bath products from Rocky Mountain Soap Company, and a heated bathroom shelf is provided. Each room has a flat-screen TV, a safe deposit box, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Location

The motel is situated 1.9 km from Banff Park Museum and 2 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, with Cave and Basin National Historic Site 3.7 km away. It is a 15- to 20-minute walk from Banff Avenue's shops and restaurants, and a bus stop is less than five minutes away using the complimentary bus passes. The property backs onto a forest, offering quiet surroundings, and a golf course is available within 3 km.

Pet-Friendly

Select rooms at The Dorothy Motel are pet-friendly, and the property provides pet baskets and pet bowls for four-legged guests. The motel is a smoke-free property, with a designated smoking area available outdoors. Guests receive a Sudden Sally cotton bag with freshly ground coffee and a glass jar of milk or cream at check-in.

Family-Friendly

Families benefit from the complimentary ROAM bus passes, which allow easy access to Banff attractions such as Sulphur Mountain gondola and Lake Minnewanka. The Superior Hotel Room with two queen-size beds provides ample space, and children can use the Canoe's hot tubs and pool. The quiet courtyard and forest backdrop offer a safe outdoor area for play.

Highlights

Location: 15 min walk to Banff Avenue, quiet forest edge

Rooms: 42 rooms with Rocky Mountain Soap products, heated bathroom shelf

Amenities: Free ROAM bus passes, access to Canoe hot tubs and pool

Pet Policy: Pet baskets, bowls, and designated smoking area

Family: Two-queen rooms, free bus passes for local excursions

Design: Midcentury lodge-motel aesthetic with forest-floor tile