Banff Ptarmigan InnvsBuffalo Mountain Lodge
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Buffalo Mountain Lodge scores significantly better than Banff Ptarmigan Inn. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is ranked #3 in Banff with approval from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
337 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Oyster
Mid-Range
"In 2017, Banff Ptarmigan Inn did a revamp on its 134 rooms and hallways making it more of a contender among the area's mid-range properties. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"It lacks the wow factor of Banff’s top-end hotels, but you can often get decent deals here." Full review
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, P.O. Box 1326, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The romantically rustic, upper-middle-range Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a popular pick with couples visiting Banff." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Although Buffalo Mountain Lodge is only minutes from downtown Banff, its location on Tunnel Mountain is surrounded by wilderness." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats." Full review