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Rooftop pool
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Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Rooftop pool
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Mountain retreat with rooftop fires

Panoramic mountain vistas frame the rooftop hot tub, with heated floors and ambient fire pits. Guests can retreat to the rustic lobby fireplace after soaking. The on-site Good Folk restaurant serves sophisticated dishes while attentive staff provide personalized welcome touches.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L1H8
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Glacier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Hotel Room 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Room 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Mountain View King Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain View King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Accessible Room, King | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Accessible Room, King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Banff

Uptown District stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Uptown District hotel, you'll find Victoria Glacier and Surprise Corner. Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Glacier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 20 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Otter Hotel

4-star hotel near Banff National Park Information Centre
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otter Hotel offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness center. Otter Hotel also features multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Otter Hotel offers 174 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. This Banff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • 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 day
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Otter Hotel Hotel
Otter Hotel Banff
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Otter Hotel to the airport?

Otter Hotel is 83.9 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 Otter Hotel?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otter Hotel on May 7, 2026 start from $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.

Does Otter Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Otter Hotel.

Does Otter Hotel offer free breakfast?

Otter Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Otter Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Otter Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Otter Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Otter Hotel have a pool?

Otter Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Otter Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Otter Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Otter Hotel to downtown Banff?

Otter Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Banff.

Otter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1400 out of 1762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1762 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place to stay at Banff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, I enjoyed the daily coffee/tea restocking!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, ambience, pool, coffee superb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel 🏨 it self was perfect for us , the room was super clean 👌 the employees were very helpful 👌 the hottube and the sauna 👌 was amazing 👏 thank you for making our stay memorable 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Outdoor spa/patio sauna was amazing on the roof top! Complimentary coffee was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Efraim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eliana

Staff was great and hotel is beautiful, we just had a few things that for the price we
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thi Tra Giang, Penshurst

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the hot tubs and sauna were great. I wish there was a chest of drawers or a luggage rack. The heated parking garage was a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yashwant

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great minus the elevator 😅
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leandre

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harman

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and food were amazing. We really enjoyed the mountain view from our room. 10/10. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Prabhleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best experience ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Foster, Chalk River

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very functional very clean, staff were super nice and respectful helpful kind a little bit out of town but I enjoyed the walk. Definitely recommend beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlee Johnson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was the perfect. Staff was friendly and accommodating. View was incredible. Bedding so comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026