Banff Ptarmigan Inn

For those who love to play in the great outdoors, there's no better place than Banff, and no better place to call home after a day of adventure than the Banff Ptarmigan Inn. Close to downtown Banff, the Ptarmigan Inn is within walking distance of many Banff attractions including the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Cave & Basin National Historic Site, and the Banff Upper Hot Springs.

In the heart of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, just two minutes walk from downtown, the Banff Ptarmigan Inn is the perfect headquarters for those who love to ski, hike, golf, bike, canoe, raft, fish... well, you name your own preferred way to take in the splendour of Banff, Canada's largest and oldest National Park.

The Banff Ptarmigan Inn boasts 134 hotel rooms. ... [+] More Natural wood accents add a warm glow to the hotels interior design. Throughout, quiet corners beckon you to read in solitude, map out your next day, or simply drink in the view.

In-house facilities include our exclusive Caribou Snow School, the unique Caramba! Restaurante, free high-speed wireless internet access in 95% of guest rooms and all public areas, meeting rooms and more, making the Banff Ptarmigan Inn an exceptional hotel for your next vacation.

Parking for Arriving Guests: Guests arriving for check-in are welcome to park in our heated underground parkade, which will eliminate the need for moving your vehicle after you are checked in. The parkade entrance is located on the front of the building (Banff Avenue) and can be accessed using the second driveway on the right. Parkade space is limited.

Standard Rooms: have an either an atrium or lobby view. The rooms feature maple furnishings finished in natural tones and artwork inspired by Canada's Group of Seven artists. These rooms can accommodate up to four adults in a room with two queen beds or two adults in a room with one queen bed. All rooms have hairdryers, cable TV, and a coffee maker with complimentary tea and coffee.

Superior Rooms: all have an exterior view, with some rooms having a balcony. The rooms feature maple furnishings finished in natural tones and artwork inspired by Canada's Group of Seven artists. These rooms can accommodate up to four adults in a room with two queen beds or two adults in a room with one queen bed. All rooms have hairdryers, cable TV, and a coffee maker with complimentary tea and coffee.

Extras: all guests have access to free wireless internet access in guest rooms, in the lobby and in the lounge, complimentary evening shuttle service to downtown shops, restaurants and nightclubs, the Best of Banff discount book, providing exclusive discount offers Banff's best shops and restaurants, complimentary heated underground parking, the Caribou Snow School, which provides private ski and snowboard lessons from some of Canada's best instructors - with transportation to all ski areas included, complimentary lockers and a ski & snowboard tuning room are available for guests.

On-site restaurant: Caramba! Restaurante at the Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers a menu featuring a delicious blend of West Coast and Mediterranean influences. At the last Best of Beef Restaurant Challenge, Caramba! Restaurante claimed three medals, topping more than 100 fine Alberta hotel restaurants for exceptional quality, taste, and hospitality. Come on in and taste the award winning dishes from the Best of Beef Menu.

Banff Ptarmigan Inn's health facilities include two whirlpools, steam room, dry sauna and exercise equipment. The cozy room is decorated with terra cotta tile walls and a mediterranean influence creating a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

Full Spa facilities are available at Red Earth Spa at Banff Caribou Lodge. A full menu of spa and aesthetic treatments are available, including Vichy Hydrotherapy Treatments, massage, waxing, facials with our SkinBella Facial System, and skin products by Phytomer.

Currency Exchange: USD can be exchanged at the front desk.

Child Minding: Referals can be requested/resourced at the front desk.

The Banff Ptarmigan Inn and the Caramba! Restaurante are 100% non-smoking.