My fiance and I chose the Driftwood Inn during our stay in Banff over the New Year. We bought a package that included 2 days of skiiing at local resorts. We stayed 3 nights. The Inn itself is just fine, what you would expect from a ski lodge. Over priced, yes, but it is Banff remember. The real problem started at 2am on New Years day. Obviously The Driftwood Inn is in the habit of renting their rooms out to groups of 20 18-year olds <per room i might add>. There was yelling, music, running, and general drunken rowdiness until 5:30am. We called the front desk 3 times and the first time management came by to tell them to keep it down. But the party started back up immediately after they went back to their office. We called again, and management came back to talk to them again. And they admitted to us that several complaints were being called in. And still the party continued. But the time 4AM rolled around, and we called again, they finally called the RCMP who came around to evict them. But all that consisted of was loud banging on doors, and hearing officers yell "RCMP!! OPEN THE DOOR" It took an hour for the cops to evict these idiots, but all the while we had to listen to their protests of "BUT where will we sleep!!???" Funny, i didn't get the impression they were trying to sleep!!
The next day, when we complained - the only thing they were willing to do --- they gave us free coffee for our drive back to Edmonton. woop-di-do.
To be honest - if it wasn't for that - i would go back. I can take overpriced given the beautiful setting, I can take mismatched 70's style furniture, and I can take the musty rooms!! I CAN'T take full on - kick down the door - RCMP take downs, followed by an unsympathetic gesture of crappy coffee.

I won't go back. Not a chance.

On our arrival, our room was in need of some serious cleaning. In recompense, we were offered a complimentary breakfast, which was good.
There is no air conditioning. Our room on the first floor was unbearably hot, even though it was quite cool outside (June). Opening the windows was not an option, as many noisy trains pass through Banff overnight! Overall, the hotel was in need of a good clean and redecoration.

The Driftwood Inn is well located, close to the shops and restaurants on Banff Ave. It is an old motel that requires maintenance. The grout and cocking in the shower had mildew and could use a good cleaning with mildew remover. The plumbing is very noisy and we were woken at 2 am when the pipes in the walls began to shake and rumble, much like a diesel locomotive rushing through our room.