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  • Rooms: 70
Description: Contemporary - Banff National Park - Downtown Banff. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
419 Banff Ave
Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A7
Canada
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“Absolutely awful - no way is dirty hotel 3 star- can't express all my feelings”

High Country Inn

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1 of 5 stars
Windsor, United Kingdom
15 Aug 2007
2/5 found this review helpful

We stayed here for 1 night 09.08.07 as part of our Rocky Mountaineer trip. When we got there the hotel looked dirty the carpet in the lift (you need nerves of steel to get in it) was filthy. There was a used towel hanging up in our bathroom of which there was a bath and toilet and your wash basin was in the bedroom. The room was dark and dingy and when I returned the towel to reception was told they had had no water for a few hours that day hence the state of the rooms. Not sure how lack of water effects the use of a vacumn cleaner.
After a lovely meal out at Giorgio's Trattoria Banff (excellent food) we returned and decided to use the facilities advertised to get out of the room really. The Sauna was switched on for us. The actual floor in the sauna is not complete and when I lay down on the Graffitti scratched bench that's when I spotted the chewing gum stuck underneath, When I told the lad at reception he just shrugged and said oh well i'll let housekeeping know tomorrow. No pool towels.
The swimming pool was not much better shower didn't work although signs everywhere saying shower before pool. Toilet paper all over the ladies changing area and generally dirty that was more than one day of dirt. Didn't go in the pool it'self as went in the whirlpool while another guest tried to find out why the room was so dark as the 3 spotlights were not working. Was told - nevermind they are shorting will get Maintenance to look tomorrow. Got out of the pool as a safety measure. Other whirlpool not working but empty with dirt in the bottom.
Airconditioning so loud we couldn't sleep then water running constantly all night. Fatique got the better of us and finally went to sleep.
As we did not receive our early wake up call or the bell boy to collect the cases 1 hour before our coach was due to go we woke up with 25 minutes before we were due to leave. Had no time for breakfast that looked diabolical ( thanks goodness) but grabbed 2 takeaway drinks - one luckwarm coffee and a very bad cup of tea. Would never stay here again and would not recommend to anyone else. Will be writing to Canandian Affair and Rocky Mountaineer to highlight how bad this hotel was.
Didn't even take a picture the only hotel as it was that bad here didn;t want to prolong the memory.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Checking Out
    • Disliked — Can't type it on this site.
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Sazzle_Mac_Dazzle's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 17 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Good Value - Great Location”

High Country Inn

18 May 2007

High Country Inn is in a great location about 2 blocks east of the main strip where the shops, bars and clubs are located. The Inn itself is basic enough but with comfortable, clean rooms and secure underground parking. There is free wireless internet, the connection can be a bit intermittant so its not ideal for using VOIP but it gets the job done. There is a quite substantial continental breakfast buffet which is great. Oh and Banff itself gets a 6 star rating..... what a place!! I just want to move there!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Was a little bit noisy but not bad at all....
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wicklowglobetrotter's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 18 May 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“Great location!”

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester
13 May 2007

I have just returned from a tour of Banff, Jasper and Vancouver. We stayed at the High Country Inn for 2 nights at the start of the tour. The rooms were spacious and clean and the location of the hotel was great - only a couple of minutes walk to the town.
We received a complimentary breakfast at the hotel which was continental - the waffles which you make yourself were really good. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to this hotel.

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NicolaCV's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Member since: 07 April 2006
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“Wouldn't stay here again, but it was ok.”

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2 of 5 stars
Calgay, Alberta
28 Apr 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel was ok, but we wouldn't come back again! We had picked this hotel because it had a pool and a hot tub! But when we got there we found out that, well the hot tub wasn't hot, and didn't work, and that the pool, that was meant to be heater wasn't! It was horrible. They offered to let us into their sister hotel across the road, but really, who wants to be runnig across the field soaking wet! The rooms were, well normel. My family just had the two bed room. Thats liturally what it had, two beds, a tv and a coffee machine. The sink wasn't in the bathroom, it was right when you stepped in the door, which was a little odd! But the one great thing about our stay was the breakfast in the morning! They had waffle makers! They had them set out with detailed instructions, and in little cups, batter! The staff at the front desk was also very helpful.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The breakfast
    • Disliked — The disappointing pool and hot tub.
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Beanie217's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 13-17
Member since: 28 April 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Skiing / Winter sports
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“Great Holiday - Great Hotel!”

High Country Inn

11 Apr 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Just spent a fabulous Easter holiday in Banff and can't say enough great things about this family friendly hotel!

I was somewhat hesitant while reading previous reviews of this property as I had already booked my room through Expedia and didn't want to bother with the hassle of changing. We didn't seem to experience problems with heating, (although it was a cooler weekend) or cleanliness, although you could tell that they were still in the process of some renovations.

Our room was bright, airy and clean. The breakfast was good too, not a huge variety but my kids loved the waffles. The best part is that it was free! We also used the pool area and the staff were more than eager to assist! We will definately be back!

On a side note - we were dissapointed with the Banff Gondola. It seems very pricey for a quick ride up a mountain which isn't much more impressive than the view you get at any of the ski hills.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Waffles at breakfast/Pool
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calabtravelgirl's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 11 April 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Skiing / Winter sports
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