Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Banff

Rooms at the Banff Ptarmigan Inn feature Mountain Luxury bedding, flat screen TVs, wireless internet, and in-room coffee & tea. Room 346 has a large window view of the street and mountains. Some rooms have a private balcony. Each room has maple furnishings in natural tones and Canadian-inspired artwork. The family room includes air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. Double rooms offer air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. All rooms include ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a sitting area, a dining table, free toiletries, an electric kettle, and an AM/FM alarm clock.

The on-site restaurant, Meatball Pasta and Pizza, located a half level down from the main lobby, serves Italian fare for dinner. The menu offers pastas, stone-hearth oven pizzas including gluten free, entrees, and a variety of appetizers and desserts. Guests can take a look at a-la-carte Breakfast options available between 7am and 10am every day.

Guests at Banff Ptarmigan Inn can enjoy mountain views and numerous outdoor activities from hiking trails, canoe rides, and biking in the summer, to skiing, skating, and snowshoeing in the winter. The hotel has a lower-level health club with two hot tubs, a huge steam room and sauna, and a small gym. Guests also receive complimentary bus passes for their entire stay.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn is located within walking distance of downtown Banff. Nearby landmarks include Bourgeau Lake (0.3 km), Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (0.5 km), and Saint Mary's Parish Banff (0.3 km). Also nearby are Canada House Art Gallery (0.5 km), The Historic Luxton Home Museum (0.3 km), Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (2 km), Banff Park Museum National Historic Site (1 km), St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (0.3 km), and Cave and Basin National Historic Site (2 km). Express service from the Calgary International Airport to Banff is available with Brewster Banff Airport Express. The free shuttle to the Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs picks up outside the Elk + Avenue, right next door, which is also a stop for the Route 1 public bus toward Sulphur Mountain. Parking is available onsite although if you 're in a taller vehicle, be aware of height restrictions.

The Banff Lodging Company provides assistance in an emergency that threatens life, health or security of an individual. Staff can provide information on ways to get around to certain places, hiring bikes etc. Business features include fast and free Wi-Fi, a public computer station with printer, and large meeting rooms with the ability to host between 30 to 40 individuals and to order catering from the on-site restaurant.