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Paul O
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Emergency Late Booking

Reviewed Sep 26, 2022
We were diverted to Banff from Jasper due to forest fires so had to book somewhere at very short notice.

The first hotel I rang Brewsters Mountain Lodge wanted $1100 for two nights room only. It turns out Banff is very expensive the Caribou Lodge was $814 for two nights room only so hey a bargain!

We did not arrive until 10.30PM along with about 30 others all also diverted from Jasper, once the two guys holding up the queue who had not booked were out of the way. As an unexpected bonus they gave us a three-day pass to use the local bus service this came in very useful and was used to visit several of the local tourist sites. If offered take the passes.

The room was a good size ensuite had a shower over the bath, TV, heating but no AC, fridge.
There is a Keg restaurant within the hotel but we did not use it, quite expensive but everywhere in Banff is.

The hotel is situated about 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of town with two bus stops very nearby

Caribou Lodge is a good description it is very mountain Lodge style with lots of wooden beams and features.

The Caribou is a decent 3-to-4-star standard unless you want to be right in the town a good option for a stay in Banff which is beautiful.
Date of stay: September 2022
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Reviewed September 21, 2022 via mobile

0 … do not stay here!
Staff check in terrible … took ages . Lots of people waiting and one person on desk.
Tatty dirty rooms.
Asked for 2 bed room … only 1 bed.
So I had to sleep in my clothes all night as no one answered phone to make up sofa!
So no bedclothes Ie sheets!

Room tip: Avoid this hotel
Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed September 17, 2022

Really enjoyed this hotel. the rooms weren't the biggest but they were a good size. the service was attentive and friendly the facilities good. The laundry room was especially handy for us. the attached Keg did a lovely breakfast and dinner and there again I couldn't fault the service.

Date of stay: August 2022
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Reviewed September 14, 2022 via mobile

This rating is not based on the facilities which are good but rather on the horrible support we got when we left items in the closet. Ten shirts were left behind which was our fault. We called the day we checked out, twice the next day and spoke to the manager the third. Sorry, we can’t find them was the only comment we got. Either the housekeeping staff are crooks or they neglected to remove the items and safeguard them from the next guests. A new policy needs to be developed and implemented to safeguard list items are not pilfered and are returned to the owners who would have gladly paid to have them shipped. So disappointed by the manager’s cavalier attitude.

Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed September 13, 2022

Clean property, efficient staff. Overpriced restaurant, lousy coffee. Good, free internet inside only. Small cramped rooms with flat screen tv, coffee maker (difficult to pour), hairdryer, small fridge. I notice it is noted as a 3 star class hotel, I think that is overstated. Even though the exterior is lodge-decor, the hotel is simply a moderate hotel similar to the many 2 star hotels I have stayed in. They did have housekeeping for the entire stay without requesting (a rarity in 2022). This is not close to downtown but close enough for us avid walkers. They do provide a shuttle pass. Many tour buses will pick up here for your convenience. I would stay again if the price was right.

Date of stay: September 2022
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Reviewed September 10, 2022 via mobile

We were placed in the basement room which was like a dungeon. We could not open shades as view were head lights from the car in the garage. We were given this room and taking a 5 star Canadian Rockies mountaineer tour. Not starting out well! The spa is across the hall so the smell of chlorine was overwhelming and the air conditioner is not working. Thankfully, spending only a few hours here. Not happy

Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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