Irwin's Mountain Inn

Image of Irwin's Mountain Inn, Banff 429 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB, T1l1B2 Canada
8.0 / 10 Guest rating
77% Recommend (22 reviews)
(Neighborhood average 8.1)
51.18183, -115.56687
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Guest review summary

  • 8.0 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 77% Recommended
  • 22 Reviews
  • 7.8  Hotel Service
  • 7.6  Room Comfort
  • 7.0  Hotel Condition
  • 7.6  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (22) 8.0
Business (0) 0
Romance (1) 4.0
Family (11) 8.4
With Friends (3) 8.6
All Others (7) 7.8

Overview

Location.
This Banff inn is close to Banff National Park Information Centre, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau, and Canada House Gallery. Also nearby are Mount Norquay Ski Resort and Upper Hot Springs.

Features.
Irwin's Mountain Inn has a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Banff property has a restaurant. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance, ski storage, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free property.

Guestrooms.
Televisions are equipped with cable channels. Guestrooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access, phones, free local calls, and voice mail. Guestrooms feature coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Additional amenities include climate control, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered. Cribs (infant beds) are available. All guestrooms at Irwin's Mountain Inn are non-smoking.



Notifications and Fees:

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pets: C$ 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Amenities

Services

  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference room(s)

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable television service
  • Ceiling fan
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Non-smoking only
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Voice mail
  • Window opens
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Tours/ticket assistance;
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Check-in time is
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Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Pets accepted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

Irwin's Mountain Inn has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Recreation

Recreational amenities at the inn include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Family Suite

2 queen beds. Sofa bed. Desk. Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Cable television service. Phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Non-smoking only.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable television service
  • Ceiling fan
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Non-smoking only
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Voice mail
  • Window opens
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
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Standard King

1 king bed. Desk. Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary. Television - Cable service. Television. Telephone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Non-smoking rooms only.

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Standard two queen

2 queen beds. Desk. Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary. Television - Cable service. Television. Telephone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Non-smoking rooms only.

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Standard two queen suite

2 queen beds. Separate sitting area. Desk. Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary. Television - Cable service. Television. Telephone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Non-smoking rooms only.

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Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Pets: C$ 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Area map

A short guide to Banff

Banff is a town within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Ski buffs can hit the slopes at Sunshine Village and Ski Norquay. The Banff Gondola whisks visitors to the top of Sulphur Mountain. The Upper Hot Springs, at the base of Sulphur Mountain, is a popular spot to relax sore muscles. Quaint Banff Avenue is lined with shops and restaurants.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 1 kilometer

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 400 meters
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 400 meters
  • Downtown Banff - 600 meters
  • Canada House Gallery - 700 meters
  • Whyte Museum - 800 meters
  • Banff Park Museum - 900 meters

1.0 - 2.0 km

  • Banff Centre - 1.2 kilometers

2.0 - 5.0 km

  • Mount Norquay Ski Resort - 3.0 kilometers
  • Upper Hot Springs - 3.6 kilometers
  • Sulfur Mountain Gondola - 3.7 kilometers

Reviews

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  • Recommended (17)
  • Not recommended (5)
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.08.31
Not recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 31, 2010

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="10"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.07.12
Recommended Trip type: Family "slept like a baby in the mountains"

Reviewed by Charda K of St.Brieux, Sask. on Jul 12, 2010

The rate was excellent for our room. We enjoyed it and would defintely come again. Underground parking was a bonus and I felt very at home with this hotel. Close enough to the downtown area for those who can walk.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.07.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others ""

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2010

Pretty close to downtown Banff. Small parking space, but free. Friendly staff, when we tried to book again they were sold out but gave us directions to an even better place. In fact, the concierge of the pricy Banff Springs Hotel recommended Irwins and said his parents always use that hotel when in Banff.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.05.27
Not recommended Trip type: Family "Irwin's Mountain Inn - Banff"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 27, 2010

Small room and very hot at night .Underground parking with tight parking spots .No mini-fridge in the room.Great location with short walk to downtown .

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.05.25
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Irwin's Mountain Inn - Banff"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 25, 2010

I had read the reviews, and although it had a high rating, even for Banff, I was disappointed. The shower had no hot water in the morning, and there was a small red dot on my towel that looked like a blood spot. There was a long black hair stuck to the shower wall and you needed a jacket in the resteraunt the next morning because of the cold. Although the reviews warned me about the hot water issue, I thought it would be fixed by now. No luck. The front desk said it just happened and they had someone coming to fix it. Do they tell that to all their guest who are checking out?

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.05.24
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Irwin's Mountain Inn - nice"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 24, 2010

We received a free room upgrade because our room was having the carpets cleaned, so we ended up with a bigger room. The hotel was clean and relatively quiet, but could use some new paint, but was overall nice. And it was only about a 10 minute walk from downtown Banff. I would definitely recommend this hotel, and I would stay there again.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.04.26
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 26, 2010

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.04.25
Recommended Trip type: Family "Hotel Irwin's mountain in Banff"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 25, 2010

This hotel is perfect for the family trip. Ten minutes walk to downtown. quite and cleaning. Hot tube is really good for the winter skier.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness

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Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.08.28
Not recommended Trip type: Family ""

Reviewed by Jim B of AZ on Aug 28, 2010

Our first impression of our room was not good because the first thing we saw was the window coverings, which were in bad condition. If those and the bedspreads were replaced it really wouldn't have been bad at all. The sheets and bathrooms were clean and the furniture was fine.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.08.27
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "not taking care of business"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 27, 2010

reception staff were deplorable, rooms are crammed with old, throw-together furnishings, desk without chair, AC that was jammed to blow strongly in faces of those sleeping, underground parking, a couple of blocks from downtown core.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.08.11
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 11, 2010

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.08.05
Recommended Trip type: Family "Nice hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 5, 2010

Hotel and my room was very clean and quiet. I would stay again.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.07.29
Recommended Trip type: Family "Irwins Mountain Inn, Banff"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 29, 2010

Hotel and accommodation a little older and tired, although I enjoyed a quiet and comfortable sleep. Free secured undercover parking provided.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.06.29
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by Marty G of Lewiston, Idaho on Jun 29, 2010

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.05.31
Recommended Trip type: Family "Good value for money"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 31, 2010

Would definitely stay here again when in Banff. Friendly staff. Good coffee at the reception. Only complaint is the bunch of monkeys staying across the corridor on our first night......but that's not the fault of the hotel

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.05.12
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 12, 2010

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.04.26
Recommended Trip type: Family "Great if you're on a budget"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 26, 2010

We enjoyed our stay at Irwin's. Our room was larger than we anticipated (we booked a deluxe suite, I think it was called - it didn't have separate rooms, but there was plenty of space and two beds). Nice big flat-screen TV on the wall, good bathroom, nice sink, counter, fridge, microwave, etc. Little patio was cute, and windows that open are awesome. Our room faced the back...nice view of mountains. Beds were very comfy and linens were clean and soft. This was a good room for us to be able to move around (we had our little 15 month-old daughter with us), but I think next time I'm going to try to get a room that has a separate bedroom. I would stay here again. :) Now for some criticism: -This place should serve a free breakfast -El Toro (the restaurant in the hotel) was terrible. Don't go there...at least not for dinner. I was very disappointed with the food. -Housekeeping was generally good (and the staff were very punctual and friendly!), but there were some carpet stains as well as leftover food under one of the chairs. Not great when you have a toddler. -It would be nice to have a pool to relax in! Overall, I would recommend this place and plan to return, as long as I can get a good deal for our family again.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.04.25
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 25, 2010

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2009.11.09
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "nice place"

Reviewed by s. H of spokane on Nov 9, 2009

I thought that the room was nice, extra pillow and blanket in the room was quite handy. The internet site said that they had a sauna and a steam room, but steam room was gone and the sauna did not work, hot tub was fine though. The room was very hot at night even though we turned the heat completely off. Outside temps were in the 20's but we slept without our blankets both nights. The room came with a breakfast that was okay but you get to eat in the hotel restaurant and that was a very nice way to start our day. Location is wonderful, walking distance to many restaurants and there were buses to take you to skiing. Overall I was pleased with both hotel and staff and would stay again.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2009.09.21
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Considering the area, good value"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 21, 2009

Great location. Was able to walk to all areas of the tyown's core area.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Irwin's Mountain Inn 2009.08.07
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Good location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 7, 2009

Enjoyable place to stay-very near main shopping on Banff Ave. Easy parking, comfortable beds and nice staff. Only suggestions would be a mini-fridge in the room and more variety with the contential breakfast.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness

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Irwin's Mountain Inn 2010.09.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Goede locatie"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 8, 2010

Het hotel was prima. Alleen de verwarming kon niet uit. De kamer was te warm.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness

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