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Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Property class: 3

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A multi-story hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden facade and a balcony with flower boxes.
A restaurant setting with a bar in the background, wooden chairs, and various dishes on the table.
A balcony with wooden railings, two chairs, and a view of mountains and buildings in the background.
A multi-level atrium with wooden paneling, a seating area with chairs and a sofa, and potted plants.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and a menu on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1H8
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Split Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Split Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room 2 Queens

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted telephone.

Superior Room 2 Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room 1 King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior King Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Split Room.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall above the bed and a door leading to another room.

Superior Split Room.

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room 2 Queens

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, wall-mounted lamps, a framed picture, and a window.

Superior Room 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room 1 King

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, wall-mounted TV, and a window.

Superior Room 1 King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mountain View King Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a mountain view.

Mountain View King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room Two Queens

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a telephone, and two framed photographs on the walls.

Standard Room Two Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a telephone, and a wall-mounted picture.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(114 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mountain View King Suite, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Mountain View King Suite, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Split Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture of a mountain, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Superior Split Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Banff

Banff Ptarmigan Inn puts you in the centre of Banff, 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Banff Gondola and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Upper Hot Springs. Highlights at this hotel include 2 hot tubs, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 1700 square feet (158 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and ski storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown District hotel, attractions include Banff National Park Information Centre and Mount Norquay Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canada House Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 7 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yama Onigiri - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1700 square feet (158 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Banff Ptarmigan Inn. A free area shuttle within 5 kilometres is available. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 1700 sq ft of conference space
  • 158 sq. m of conference space
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 kilometres
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,700 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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.

Property is also known as

Banff Ptarmigan
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Ptarmigan Banff
Ptarmigan Inn
Ptarmigan Inn Banff
Banff Ptarmigan Hotel Banff
Banff Ptarmigan Inn Hotel
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Banff Ptarmigan Inn Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banff Ptarmigan Inn on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

Yep, Banff Ptarmigan Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Banff Ptarmigan Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Banff Ptarmigan Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

No, Banff Ptarmigan Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1275 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 586 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 2168 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The Inn was conveniently located near several shopping areas and tours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff and rooms very nice. Food was also excellent at restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

preena samrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

cherilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location ans staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a comfortable stay. Great location and good experience overall. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything good bed great pizza in there restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiera Hilda

Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay, perfect location and great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean property and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, right in the middle of town. Can walk to everything. Great place to see.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience for a couples weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha (Page)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Super convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Clean and perfect location to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the rooms were clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to nearby trails and restaurants. Had a patio to enjoy the great weather.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sabine j de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of town. Plenty of near by options to eat Easy parking. Helpful staff and excellent coffee. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojuan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026