Otter Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (902 reviews)
600 Banff Avenue , Banff , ca

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Public transport tickets
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable walk to town
Helpful staff
Great location
Nice hot pools
Cons:
Noisy air conditioning
Dirty carpets
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Several reviews mentioned dirty carpets and laundry bags left in corridors, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.98
Consistently positive remarks about the helpful staff and excellent service.
Location
9.52
Great location praised in multiple reviews for easy access to town and hot pools.
Room Quality
8.97
Mostly positive feedback on room quality but mentioned noisy air conditioning.
Amenities
9.5
Positive reviews for hot pools and overall amenities but noted some issues with heating.
Value for Money
8.46
Mixed feedback on value, with some mentioning it wasn't worth the price.
Food and Beverage
9.51
High ratings for food quality and complimentary services.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall positive experience mentioned in several reviews despite the noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:14

Property Description

Location and Convenience:
Experience the beauty of Banff at Otter Hotel, just steps away from popular attractions like Banff Park Museum and The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Comfortable Rooms:
Relax in our well-appointed rooms featuring balconies, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Multilingual Staff and Helpful Service:
Our friendly staff, fluent in English and French, are available to assist with any requests and provide local area information to enhance your stay.

Book your stay at Otter Hotel now to enjoy a memorable experience in Banff.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 902 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Teaghan couple ca
10
Pros:

Absolutely stunning decor design and pool area

Cons:

The bed was really hard

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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David couple us
5
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Justin couple nl
10
Pros:

Super nice hotel with perfect amenities, clean rooms, friendly staff and a super nice bar/restaurant.
Parking was easy, hot pools and sauna were super nice and the rooms were definitely 4 stars or more!

Cons:

The only thing I didn't like was that the roomdoor wasn't soundproof , so you could hear everything that was said or done in the hallway.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Kristina extended_group ua
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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D1m5on couple ca
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Charlie couple au
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
9
Lovely winter stay
Pros:

Staff always friendly and helpful
Only used good folk once but had a delicious breakfast there and would definitely recommend
Hot pools were lovely, great view and clean
Good location-further from town but first on and off the ski bus is ideal in winter (and town is not far)
Room was spacious clean and comfortable, with plenty of storage, which was nice for a hotel
Lovely system for tea and coffee daily
Ability to fill up ice whenever was lovely
Drinks and toiletries were mainly local products and felt like an extra little treat
We had a lovely time and very much hope to return!

Cons:

The hotel was not full while we were there, I can imagine if it was the pool area would be very overcrowded
We managed to upgrade to a 'superior' room for next to nothing last minute, as far as we could tell the only difference was a mountain view. Well, we looked mainly onto other rooms with just the very top of cascade visible if you stood in the corner of the room, I certainly don't think this can be called a mountain view and if we had paid more for it would have been very dissapointed.
The padlocks on the ski lockers are a nightmare, we left the room 15 mins early every day to make sure we didn't miss the ski bus trying to get the locker open and then ended up just not using them
A couple more veggie options in good folk on the evening menu would have made us more likely to return
The sauna was usually only around 60 degrees, fortunately the hot pools more than made up for it

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Aubrey couple ca
10
It was a really great stay. It is on the expensive side but it is worth the experience.
Pros:

The rooms are clean and I really like the hot tub on the rooftop that you can view the street and the cascade mountain.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Reezann couple ca
10
Pros:

We loved the hot tub, sauna, the food, and the staff’s excellent service.

Cons:

The heater was loud

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Oleksandra couple ca
2
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Cassie couple us
9
Pros:

Beautiful views from hot tub, nice hotel.

Cons:

Location to downtown is farther than anticipated. Long walk on a cold winter night but would be fine during summer to avoid taxis or bus into town.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Hollie couple ca
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Slim solo_traveller ca
3
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Brigitte couple ca
10
Pros:

Emplacement, stationnement. Proximité des commerces et boutiques sur Banff Av. Nous avons obtenu un super prix vu la saison basse a Banff. Nous avons eu besoin d'ustensiles et de couverts, de couvertures d'extra et tout nous a été porté à notre chambre. Spa et gym, wow.

Cons:

La cassoulet au restaurant.
Un micro ondes dans la chambre aurait été apprécié.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Craig family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple gb
10
Really Beuatiful stay - stunning hotel with great facilities, friendly staff, really nice touches!
Pros:

Very spacious room, fair sized balcony with a nice little view,

Hot pools were stunning, clean tidy changing facilities.

Convenient Gym, great loaction of the property just a short walk to Downtown Banff.

Would 100% recommend and stay again!

Cons:

N/a

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Ilona couple ca
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Jason couple ca
8
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Roxana couple us
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Kali couple ca
9
2026-01-24 via Nuitee