Name: The Gateway Inn
Address: 800 Harvie Heights Road, Harvie Heights, Harvie Heights, Harvie Heights, T1W 2W2, Canada
Rating: 6

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The Gateway Inn

Harvie Heights

Older motel but was very clean. There is always a bit of musty smell in older buildings but leaving the window open took care of that. Nice outdoor area with firepits. Off the highway enough that it was not too noisy. Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. My only complaint is small and that was there is no outlet in the bathroom for a hair dryer and no mirror in the main room to use those outlets for hairstyling. I usually bring my own mirror but forgot, so very minor issue. Front desk was very friendly. She is not there all the time but there is a buzzer to call if you need anything. For a one night stop it was perfect for us and way less than staying in Canmore. They also have pet friendly rooms, we did not have a pet but the room next door did (they kept their dog very quiet). 

older, clean hotel

When looking for accommodation we found Banff to be very expensive and this proved to be a value for money alternative.  Arriving by train in Banff we took a taxi to Harvie Heights for the going rate of 60 dollars.  Getting into Banff the next day to collect a car, we took the bus from Canmore (a doable walk of some 20 mins) which was 6 dollars for an adult, 3 for a senior.  

The Gateway Inn is easy to get to and clean but was a bit daunting when we first entered our upstairs room as it seemed very dark and not helped by dark bed covers.  Some brighter lights might help to brighten the place up a bit.

Value for money

My friend and I stayed on the icefields Parkway for 10 days and had to find a place to stay before we drove back to Calgary.  My friend Kat found it on her phone and I was a little unsure because the last time I stayed in a motor inn type of motel we a long time ago. I didn't have the best memories, a lot of smoke and noise. But as we walked in to the room, we had the room on the second floor on the end. The windows let a lot of nice sunlight in, the room looked like it had been renovated and was well taken car of. Plus the beds were really comfortable. The shower was very good too. it's funny that we stayed at some fancy places but the best nights sleep I had was here. it was old school but in a good way. I will stay here the next time I come Canmore.

Cheap clean quiet good location.

The motel is very close to Banff. The room was simple and clean. The staff was friendly. We can see Canadian rocky from our windows. The price was unbeatable. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay.

Clean and Simple

The place is far from new, but not far from nice.  The reception was pleasant, and the attendant even found a lower price for us when she determined we are all seniors.

Our rooms were very clean and very comfortable.  The flat-screen TV was in an odd place, but not a problem.  The motel is far enough from the highway to be quiet, and is very close to Canmore for restaurants and very close to the entrance to BNP.

We loved staying there and would willingly stay again if we are ever in the area.

Great choice over the very expensive lodging in Canmore.

First of all, the price...105 euros just overnight stay for this facility are exaggerated, plus bad smell inside the room and dirty sheets... only the warmth of the owner and the relative proximity to Banff (15km!!!!!!!)

Exaggerated price

We only stayed one night in this motel, nothing exceptional, but clean and decent, and a rather comfortable location for the various excursions in the area.

Clean and comfortable

The Gateway Inn is right on the highway... it was the best. When we were checking in our room was not finished. After 30 minutes we were able to enter. The staff was different. Nice reception but the maid was very rude. When we needed some more of the reception, it was unoccupied for 40 minutes even though a reservation had been given. The room had already dropped down a bit. It was a bit decent. You could definitely make more out of it all. It was also the most expensive accommodation for our four-week Canadian trip and by far the worst.

There's still a lot to do.

This motel is reasonably priced.  It is a basic, older facility but is very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.  Selection of tv channels was much better than pricey hotel in Calgary!  No hesitation in recommending.

Older may be better!

We stayed at the Gateway Inn for two nights while exploring Banff National Park.  If you are looking for an affordable, clean, basic hotel in the Banff area, this is the place for you!

It must be said that the rooms are quite dated.  But we were glad to have a microwave, refrigerator, TV, and reliable WiFi in the room, and everything was VERY clean.  It was an easy 3-5 minute drive to restaurants in Canmore for breakfast or dinner. 

You could easily pay double the price of this place for a basic chain hotel in the Canadian Rockies. While the Gateway Inn isn’t a luxury hotel, it’s a great option for budget-minded travelers in an expensive area!

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