Mountain View Inn

Good sized room near downtown. Bed comfy. Great location, easy walk for dinner and coffee. Some of the guests were noisy using the lounge up until midnight. Otherwise enjoyed my stay here.

Disappointing Stay – Not Recommended.
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​We recently stayed at the Mountain View Inn in Canmore, and unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. While the stay started on a high note with a smooth process and the staff kindly granting us an early check-in, the experience went downhill quickly once we entered the room.
​The Room & Amenities.
The accommodations are incredibly dated. The television was so tiny it was barely functional by modern standards. While the beds were decent enough to get a night's sleep, the rest of the room felt neglected.
​The Bathroom (The Main Issue)
The bathroom was the biggest letdown and felt quite unsanitary.
​Cleanliness: We found hair on the floor upon arrival, which immediately "icked out" our kids. They were so uncomfortable that they avoided using the washroom as much as possible during our stay.
​Condition: The space felt unclean, likely due to how old and worn everything was. The bathroom door was swollen and would not shut completely, providing no privacy.
​Fixtures: The toilet bowl was exceptionally low, seemingly built for "tiny humans", making it awkward to use.
​Toiletries & Linens.
The "underwhelming" theme continued here. The toiletries provided were basic and poor quality. Most frustratingly, the bath towels were absurdly small, barely larger than a hand towel. They wouldn’t even wrap around a waist, making the post-shower experience very inconvenient.
​Final Verdict.

A whatever hotel with a good location, close to town. The parking situation here, however, is untenable. You can’t have a business with sloping-down driveway and not be religious about clearing it. Layer in the fact they don’t have enough parking and you get jerks like the guy in the photo making a bad situation ridiculous by parking on said driveway. Look elsewhere.
Funny, if they actually cleared the snow/ice properly, they’d probably squeeze out a few more spots.

Cozy stay with a beautiful mountain backdrop! Clean, comfortable rooms, wonderfully friendly staff, and a fantastic location close to center of town and hiking spots — great value for money and perfect as a base for exploring the Rockies. ”

This hotel is suitable for someone who dont plan to be in the hotel the entire day. Because its a decent clean spacious room. But the hotel as a whole is not cozy. It has a tiny old lobby area and a small dining room. Hallway looks old and worn out.
Highly recommend the mountain view room because the other rooms are facing the car park and some buildings.
Located very cetral.

Enjoyed my stay here on the weekend. Room was clean and quiet. Staff were very friendly. An easy walk to Canmore main street. Be sure to get there early enough in the evening to get a parking spot, as it is limited.

Excellent small unpretentious property.
Booked at the last minute for an unexpected stay. Wasn't expecting much based on the price, but we were pleasantly surprised.
Rooms were plain but clean. Beds were comfortable enough, with plenty of pillows.
The staff were very friendly, informative and helpful. Our check-in clerk (Ambi, I think? ) even found me a phone charging plug in. The gentleman in the morning was also helpful when we accidentally left something behind.
I gave it 4-stars because it is a very basic-needs accommodation, with minimal amenities. But, when it came to service, they are definitely 5-star.
It would be a perfect hotel for someone looking for a clean, budget room with no frills.

We spent a night here and had a really comfortable stay. The room was clean, spacious, and quiet, which made it easy to relax after a day of exploring. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere felt warm. The mountain view was absolutely gorgeous, especially in the morning, and was definitely one of the highlights of our stay.

What a place to stay. Amazing service, clean room / washrooms and one of the best views from the hotel you want. The room comes with TV with netflix in it (just need to log in account and it will automatically log out on the day of check out). Complementary coffee for coffee lovers and ….
Everything is at waking distance.

I stayed here last night, and overall the experience was disappointing. The room had a mini fridge with some snacks, drinks, and chocolates, but there was no clear mention at check-in that these items were extra charges. They only had a small note on top of the fridge, which is easy to miss. Later, I found out they charge $3.50 for each small snack or water bottle — which feels like hidden pricing. Most hotels we’ve stayed at in the past usually have a paid snack or drink fridge outside the rooms, so it’s clear what’s included and what’s not, while anything inside the room is normally complimentary for guests. I wish they had explained this clearly when we checked in. It’s not about the price, but about transparency with guests.

This hotel is in a great location within walking distance of everything you'd need for a stay in Canmore. We stayed here for easy access to the Banff National Park as it was a lot cheaper than staying in the park itself. The room was big and had most amenities you'd expect from a hotel of this kind. The room came with a microwave but there was no cutlery available — perhaps this could be considered to improve guest experience. We had a room with a great mountain view, however, this side of the hotel is quite close to a train line but we did not find this to be too much of an issue. Free parking was appreciated. Overall, a great value hotel which we'd consider re-booking on a future trip.

Stay away from this hotel. To start it is old, facilities are terrible, staff is rude, price is extremely high for what it offers. But the worst part is yet to come. They charge you 100 dollars when you arrive, even if you was required to pay for the staying in advance. You read correctly. Not a hold on the cresit card like every other hotel on earth does. It is a CHARGE. Then when you leave, and you ask for a receipf of the refund on the credit card, thay ask you to eait because they have to “check the room” first. And this process take a loooooong time. The hotrl clearly assumes you are not an honest person. And everything is done in a way to preserv them from your bad intentions, but you are required to just “trust” they will refund you. Garbage. I do not travel to be treated this way. Please tale my advice. Stay away!

Overall a really nice and clean stay at Mountain View Inn. The room was spotless and the in-room coffee was such a nice touch. The only downsides were that the water pressure was a bit low and the full-size bed felt a little small for two people. Other than that, everything was great — cozy, comfortable, and a pleasant experience.

A little bit outdated but our room was comfortable and all that we needed. Beds were comfy and the views are beautiful. The only thing is that when we arrived in our room there was a VERY strong scent of cleaning product which was quite overwhelming, however the staff was very accommodating and did everything they could to help. The fridge in our room was broken as well, as a can of pop exploded while we were out and also froze all of our food that we brought so we had to throw most of it away. Overall, we had a good experience and would visit again!

Not terrible but for us the pictures and summary did not match up to our expectations. It is on a busy road, if you keep the window closed the room is boiling. Open the window and you hear the train. Bathroom really small. Parking 1st come 1st served. Beds were comfy. Towels were like sandpaper. What is it with Canadian motel toilet paper! Our room was large enough and had everything we needed. A short walk into town. I know the area is expensive but I feel we were charged hotel prices but got motel facilities.