The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Standard Loft
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

Explore the area

Map
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L1B1
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Loft

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Banff

The Elk & Avenue Hotel places you steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and within a 15-minute stroll of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and Access to hot tub. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown District hotel include Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Elk & Avenue Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, steps from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Elk & Avenue Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Covered parking on site (CAD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Farm & Fire
  • Good Earth

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 24 lb per pet)
  • 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! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: CAD 2 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, 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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 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 International
Elk Avenue Hotel Banff
Hotel Banff International
Elk Avenue Hotel
Elk Avenue Banff
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Banff
The Elk & Avenue Hotel Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

The Elk & Avenue Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elk & Avenue Hotel on 10 Apr 2025 start from AU$178.22, 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.

Is parking available at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

Yep, The Elk & Avenue Hotel has a covered self car park for CAD 10 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

No, The Elk & Avenue Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Elk & Avenue Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Elk & Avenue Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

The Elk & Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 985 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1570 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel R

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Harjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, very nice property, the living room area was old, but a very comfortable bed. Great location in the middle of Banff. A lot of restaurants nearby and my favorite was Fire and Farm inside the hotel. Cleaning service was excellent so was the underground parking. However, if they can just fix the data of furniture and decor, it will be a five star hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is in a FANTASTIC location! Such an easy walk to downtown and all Banff has to offer. The only thing was we weren’t told the hot tub was closed upon check in or that they had hot springs vouchers available but overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lavanya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shyla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dated, bathroom was dingy. Could not regulate temperature in room, so was very hot. Would not recommend, would not stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff was very helpful. Nice. Clean room. Excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

gracelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Feriza

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dharenz Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great overall stay. The only major disappointment was that the hottub was under construction - I could not find any notification that was sent before our stay saying it was not available. Not great. Otherwise, great staff and good property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is close to downtown Banff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey, Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel isfirst rate, the staff is friendly and very helpful and the restaurant is top-notch
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to all shopping and restaurants. Very friendly staff and very clean rooms and facilities. Would recommend to anyone who would love to be close to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
The location, staff, ambiance and common areas were lovely! The only drawback was the temperature of the room fluctuated so much, we had a difficult time controlling it. The older radiant heater around the baseboards, and the A/C on the wall unit on the opposite side of the wall made it was constantly fighting each other. However, the view made up for the discomfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to shops and restaurants, very comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here several times in Banff and the rooms are always clean and the staff helpful. 4 stars today due to noisy guests slamming doors and yelling in the corridors. Better soundproofing would help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Excellent hotel in a perfect location. But what really stood out was the manager’s attention to detail. We bought some groceries and he noticed we had yogurt and without us asking, he promptly asked if we needed spoons. This level of attention to guests’ needs even before they ask is among the best I’ve ever encountered.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britni

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bindu

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this property, great friendly service. Had amazing restaurant, great coffee and cocoa bar. So many Christmas decorations it was truly beautiful! Microwaves are not in the room but one is available in one of the lobbies so no problem to use. They even had snowshoes or ice cramps for us to use for free which in winter months you definitely need for jackson canyon. Wondeful l9cation and parking available for $5/day. So we could walk around town for shopping and dining. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024