Saturday, June 7. After a very busy day driving from Jasper on the Icefields Parkway, we decided to stay overnight again in Banff. My first choice the Red Carpet Inn was fully booked, so we checked in at the BANFF VOYAGER INN". It was also a great location, walking distance to downtown and close to shops and restaurants. The price was $81.00 plus taxes ($90.72).
I spent one night in the Banff Voyager Inn and shared a room with a coworker of mine. Check-in was very easy and our room was a decent size. We had 2 queen size beds, a good sized bathroom, and a small balcony. I didn't spend a whole lot of time in the room - I basically checked in and promptly went out for dinner and spent the rest of the night partying in town. The bed was comfortable and the shower the following morning was great, however I was disappointed that we didn't have a hairdryer in our room. While it didn't really matter as we were in Banff during a May warm spell, this would certainly be an issue if you had long hair and it was winter time!
There's an outdoor swimming pool which is open in the summer. They also have a fully licenced restaurant that serves a decent (but expensive) breakfast buffet.
The location is about a 15 minute walk north of Banff's core shopping/dining at the northern end of town.
From the outside the hotel looks like it hasn't changed from the 1960's, but the rooms have certainly been renovated since then.
While the price fluctuates depending on the season, the Banff Voyager Inn tends to be a little bit more economical than most other choices. If you're on a budget but don't want to slum it or stay in hostels, then this is a great choice.
Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Phone: 403-762-3301
Directions: Located at the northern end of Banff Avenue on the west side of the street.
I searched for the cheapest hotel in Banff, figuring I'd be gone most of the time and only need a place to sleep. Well, I got it! The parking level was all one big puddle. The hotel had no elevator, and I was lugging my big 50 pound suitcase up a couple ramps and a flight of stairs. Ugh! I thought I'd have a heart attack before I got to my room!
The room was small, but that was okay. The bad part was the carpet was so old and thin, and it felt dirty - - like I always needed to have on at least socks to walk across it.
There was a restaurant in the hotel, but everytime I went there, it was closed and no hours were posted. (And I was there in "high season"!)
