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Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3.0 of 5
337 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
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Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Ranked #23 of 33 hotels in Banff
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Portstewart, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My wife and I spent 10 days recently in the Ptarmigan Inn Banff and were delighted with the standard of accommodation, cleanliness, service and value for money. Location near the centre of the town was ideal and we would definitely stay there again.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

A few of my friends stayed at the Banff Ptarmigan Inn for a day on the mountain. We had a great experience with the front desk staff and really appreciate the friendly manner. The stay included buffet breakfast, which helped to kick start the day at Lake Louise! Hope you guys are loving life on the mountain. keep smiling

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Enjoyed our stay at the Ptarmigan and hope to go back next year. The room, although very hot, was spacious, towels were plentiful and fluffy and the bed was especially comfortable. Both the bedroom and bathroom were spotlessly clean, always very important. The only downside was that because we were on the ground floor with a low window looking out... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

Tight fumed parkade hot elevator hot and narrow winding halls possible fire hazard no air cond worst bed ever. Large lump down centre no window or outside view stuffy and pricey too! Do not recommend couldn't wait to check out. Only to discover I'd left something sentimental behind in the room that was never turned in by housekeeping :(

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hotelgmBanff, General Manager at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, responded to this review
11 April 2013

I'm truly sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay at our hotel. I appreciate that you stayed with us last summer and may have encountered unusually warm mountain weather. Any future guests booking with us can secure an exterior view, or a balcony, by choosing our Superior or Premium room types. Guest comfort and satisfaction is our... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We have stayed at other hotels during the skiing season in Banff but this is our first experience of the Ptarmigan. We were in a ground floor room at the rear of the hotel looking onto the parking lot. Our experience was very good. The room was adequately sized, very clean and well appointed. We asked for a couple of... More

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Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We, my wife and 2 friends, stayed at the hotel for 2 weeks to ski. The comments of others for stayed for a short time we find difficult to reconcile with our own experience. We found the staff very helpful and pleasant in all areas of service. Contrary to what some others have said we found the hotel to be... More

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hotelgmBanff, General Manager at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thank you for your kind comments - we're happy to hear your Easter visit was so enjoyable! You'll be happy to hear that we are currently investigating 'On Demand' Movies for our rooms and the option of Movie Channels. More immediately, we will be upgrading our cable package to include more channels, improved quality and HD options; Easter falls in... More

Winnipeg, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Spent Monday and Tuesday nights in late March. Hotel is clean, rooms are cleans, beds are clean, bathroom small but clean. Must have been my luck as it was super quiet during my stay, no kids running around being Spring Break for some. Underground parking is a plus (spaces too cramped though). Adjacent ski lockers very helpful so one does... More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Due to a previous horrible experience at another hotel in Banff I frequently stayed I was a little hesitant staying in another hotel in Banff. However Banff Ptarmigan Inn was great for what we needed. The room was pretty basic but the bathroom was huge, there was actually parking spots available at their underground parking lot, the free breakfast wasn't... More

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Halifax, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Stayed a week in March. Breakfast was excellent and staff and servers were great. Rooms and common areas were kept very clean and tidy. Not a great selection of television stations (no CBS) but staff were going to look into. Consider avoiding the standard rooms as you may end up with one on the first floor which has poor air... More

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Red Deer, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Pros: 1)Underground parking (VERY tight squeeze, though, I wouldn't bring a truck or bigger SUV) 2) Fabulous all included hot breakfast (this saves the hotel) 3) Comfortable beds (but awful pillows) 4) Great location (walking distance to downtown shops and resturants) Cons: 1) The room was SOOOO HOT!! They do not have a/c in the rooms and it was hot,... More

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ArjunBanff, Front Office Manager at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Welcome home and thank you for taking the time to write a review. Thank you so much for your constructive feedback, I have spoken with all the relevant department heads and we are working diligently to insure that the issues you had do not repeat themselves. As mentioned in previous responses we are hoping to renovate the hotel in the... More

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Additional Information about Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Also Known As:
Banff Ptarmigan Hotel Banff
Banff Ptarmigan Hotel
Ptarmigan Inn Banff
Address: 337 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Banff National Park > Banff
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #23 of 33 hotels in Banff
Price range (per night): S$154 - 372
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Located on Banff Avenue, one short block from downtown Banff- Includes Full buffet breakfast with a made to order omelette station- Indoor hot tubs, sauna, steam and fitness equipment- The Meatball Pizza and Pasta- 134 cozy hotel rooms- The Sundance and Atrium function rooms for small to mid-size - meetings/receptions- Complimentary wireless internet access in all guest rooms- Heated underground parkade with free parking (first come basis)- Complimentary Roam Bus passes for the Banff transit system. ... more   less 
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