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Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Banff Gondola

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A multi-story hotel with a red roof and stone facade, featuring a prominent bar area with outdoor seating.
A restaurant setting with a bar in the background, wooden chairs, and various dishes on the table.
A multi-level atrium with wooden paneling, a seating area with chairs and a sofa, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee machine, and a large window.
A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Legacy Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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

Superior Split Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, and framed pictures on the walls.

Superior Room 2 Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a phone and a lamp.

Standard Room 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Split Room.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a patterned wallpaper.

Superior Split Room.

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with chairs, a window with a view, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room 1 King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a dresser, and a wall-mounted picture.

Mountain View King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee machine, and a large window.

Standard Room Two Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(110 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a telephone on a nightstand.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mountain View King Suite, Balcony

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a patterned carpet, and a balcony with a railing.

Mountain View King Suite, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Split Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a patterned design, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Superior Split Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 277 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Banff

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown District hotel, you'll find Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Banff Legacy Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canada House Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • Banff Avenue Brewing Co
  • McDonald's
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shoku Izakaya - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3-star hotel near Banff Gondola
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 center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1700 square feet (158 square meters) 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 kilometers 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available

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.
  • 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
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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Banff Ptarmigan Inn to the airport?

Banff Ptarmigan Inn is 85.7 mi (93-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banff Ptarmigan Inn on Aug 16, 2026 start from $493, 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.

Does Banff Ptarmigan Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Banff Ptarmigan Inn.

Does Banff Ptarmigan Inn offer free breakfast?

Banff Ptarmigan Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Banff Ptarmigan Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Banff Ptarmigan Inn have a pool?

Banff Ptarmigan Inn does not have a pool.

Does Banff Ptarmigan Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Banff Ptarmigan Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Banff Ptarmigan Inn to downtown Banff?

Banff Ptarmigan Inn is 0.2 mi away from Banff.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1265 out of 2167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 591 out of 2167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 2167 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

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

Aaron

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

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
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

Kiera Hilda

Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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
Verified review

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

Gwenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay grocery store was right next door. All amenities were so close!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the property to downtown Banff and could catch a bus right out front. It was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean room right in central Banff. Everything you need in a very convenient location, with parking. Fantastic stay and highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great last minute hotel for work because we needed to stay another night. Staff was helpful and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome. Staff was great, parking was easy, rooms were nice and the location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View from the room we selected on Banff Ave was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to many great places in Banff. Parking a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nauman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Radhe Shyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy choice for staying right in the heart of Banff town and close to many food options. I would stay here again with family in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and very helpful. Comfortable king suite, been coming here for years, great location, easy walk to all of downtown and relax by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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