Otter Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Banff National Park Information Centre

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A couple sitting by a hot tub with a mountainous backdrop.
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A terrace with a sofa, chairs, and a fire feature, overlooking a snow-covered mountain.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden console, a large window with a mountain view, and a colorful carpet.
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and a bar area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Hotel Room 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

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

Superior King Suite

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

Mountain View King Suite

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

Superior Accessible Room, King

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

About the neighborhood

Banff

Uptown District stay.Your stay at this Uptown District hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Cascade Shops and Canadian Ski Museum West. Banff Off-Leash Dog Park 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
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Canada House Gallery - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Yama Onigiri - ‬18 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
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 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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.
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. 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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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
Otter Hotel Hotel Banff

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 Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otter Hotel on Nov 2, 2026 start from $165, 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. 1851 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 2342 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, very clean! Would visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very nice, loved the sun deck and hot tub with the bathrobes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown Banff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay! Room was clean, the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful views and the relaxing hot tub experience were the absolute highlights of our family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with good location! Hot pool with nice views and very friendly staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, well maintained, at a walkable location to everything and the staff was phenomenal. We had a wonderful stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located at the edge of Banff downtown. Friendly staff and sister property next door has good dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Food was amazing! Property was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Unique design and atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Loved the location and the parade!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, clean and great setting in the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, close to the Roam bus stop, hot tub was awesome, restaurant served delicious meals. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel !! Everything thing about was excellent!! Very convenient to downtown.. Loved it !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel!! The hot tub on the rooftop and the Mountain View room was the highlight
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay! Very nice room, spa, free pass for downtown & free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Service was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super cute hotel at the end of downtown. Walkable to shops and restaurants, with a great rooftop outdoor hot tub/patio with mountain views. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a good stay, and enjoyed
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and rooms were clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tub. Very nice and clean facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026