The Juniper Hotel
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1 Juniper WayBanff, AB T1L 1E1
(403) 762-2281
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6 reviews for The Juniper Hotel
6 reviews in English
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Review from Karen S.
8/5/2011
Jas (the best boyfriend in the whole world) surprised me and took me here for a weekend getaway. What a wonderful place! We had a lovely room with a view of the mountains, and despite the proximity to the freeway, I didn't notice the noise. I was very glad to be away from the bustle of downtown. I prefer the quiet.
The bed was very comfy and the room itself was modern and clean. We ordered in room service one night and the food was pretty good too.
Kudos for superior service. When I got back to Southern Alberta I realized I left something there. They didn't hesitate to send it to us likety split.
Overall it was a really nice experience and I would stay here again. -
Review from Julia S.
5/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
Even though hotel is not located in town, it's still easy to get around if you have a car or a bike, town is about 2 miles away. I actually thought it was rather nice staying away from all the crowd.
Our room was not facing Highway 1 so we didn't experience the noise other Yelpers mentioned. Plus, our stay was during a slow period (2nd week in May) so there weren't as many cars around, it was pretty quiet and serene.
The size of our room and bathroom were rather small but everything looked recently upgraded. In the bathroom, they provided organic natural toiletries (Beecology brand), that was a plus for me! I also loved the fact it was made from biodegradable material.
During our stay, the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
I noticed they are dog friendly hotel, made me regret not bringing my dog on this trip.
For dining, we only had breakfast here. Service was ok. First morning we had a good waitress but the second morning we had a flaky waiter. Otherwise, food was great! I had the smoked salmon with bagel that was very yummy! Smoked salmon was fresh, bagel was chewy and toasted just right. BUT, best part of the breakfast experience was really the view of the mountains from the dining room!
I would definitely stay here again, perhaps with the dog next time.Listed in: Dog Friendly
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Review from Sarah B.
8/17/2010
A little pricy, but very pretty.
I was here for a wedding and we stayed the first night in the Penthouse suite, which is basically a three bedroom apartment with 4 beds and 3 couches. AMPLE room for sleeping, so if you're having a group there, you could consider all splitting the cost and it wouldn't be too bad per person.
Our standard room on the next night was nice, even though we were only there about 6 hours.
The food was good, and it's great that they allow dogs. I think they probably do a lot of weddings here, and the hotel is quite small. If you're staying on a weekend, make sure to ask if they have a wedding booked for those nights. If they do, maybe re-think your plans. The music will undoubtedly keep you up -
Review from Monica L.
11/26/2008
The Juniper is relaxing, quiet, and offers a lot of great amenities. On-site bistro specializing in local "Canadian cuisine," beautiful views of the Bow River Valley, free wi-fi, hot tub, etc etc. The hotel is part of the Decore chain, so the entire place has a kind of boutique feel to it, without ridiculous boutique prices. The room in which I stayed had a nice balcony that looked out over Mt. Rundle, but also, unfortunately, Trans-Canadian Route 1, so I could hear the cars going by late into the evening.
The hotel is also located a bit of a distance from town, about 20 minutes walking or 5 by taxi. Not a huge deal, unless it is bitterly cold and dark outside by 5:30. -
Review from Joseph C.
9/11/2010
Hotel is okay. Like a nicely refurbed motel. Nice to be away from the downtown craze. The bistro food is shockingly good. Burger is excellent (hold the BBQ sauce) and sweet potato fries are perfectly salted and crispy. Spinach salad was fresh and yummy. Wedding parties will be loud regardless of time or what part of hotel your room is in. They WILL wake you at night, so stay somewhere else if you find that there's a wedding there. Service staff seemed unhappy to receive guests. The outdoor hot tub is fantastic after a long day of hiking or skiing. Overall, the food was better than the hotel.
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Review from Kyle W.
9/29/2009
Juniper was a nice alternative to staying in downtown Banff. If you have a rental car, this hotel is a great choice because only 3 minutes outside of the city proper, just across the Route 1 overpass. What you gain is avoiding the noise and crowds of downtown and, in many of the rooms, a comanding view of the mountains surrounding Banff. Yes, Route 1 adds some noise during the day but at night we had no issues, save for the occasional noise from a neighboring room - walls are thin. Hotel looks recently and completely remodeled. We didn't try the restaurant but it looked nice and had quite a few people eating there each evening. Definitely recommend this one!
