Akai Motel Hotel, Canmore, Canada

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Akai Motel

Official Contact Details - Akai Motel Hotel

  • Address: 1717 Mountain Avenue - Canmore - Alberta - T1W 2W1 - Canada
  • Phone: 403-678-4664
  • Email:
  • URL: http://www.akaimotel.com
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  • Rooms: 43

"We stayed at the Akai prior to running the Melissa's Road Race in Banff in September 2008. This..."

"I think you need an adventurous attitude to stay there. Many of us spend most of our time skiing,..."

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1/10
Worst motel I have ever stayed at!
Submitted by: Tim in 05/28/09
  • Age Group: 31 - 40
  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Special Interest/Event
We stayed at the Akai prior to running the Melissa's Road Race in Banff in September 2008. This is hands down the most awful place I have ever stayed in and I really hope I never stay at a place as bad as this again. The "motel rooms" were essentially a bunch of ATCO trailers all put together to resemble a building with a hallway. The room we got came with a kitchenette and the appliances/counters/cupboards looked like the kind you would see in a run down crackhouse, everything was so old and disgusting in there that I didn't dare make any food for fear of getting sick. The dishes provided in the kitchenette cupboards were all scratched up, unmatched and looked like they were purchased from a Salvation Army used bargain bin. The cleanliness of the room was well below standard. The carpets were so stained and gross looking that I wouldn't take off my outdoor shoes in the motel room since I was afraid of what could be living in that carpet. It looked like the cleaning staff never made any effort to vacuum under the beds either since there was lots of dust bunnies, dirt, and unknown debris under the bed that I was absolutely revolted by. The motel beds were extremely uncomfortable. After just one night sleeping there, I had a very sore back that lasted almost 48 hours. My sore back ended up affecting my running race the next morning and I'm sure I would have performed better if I could have slept in a comfortable bed the night before. We had our extended family staying in two other motel rooms at the Akai the same night we stayed there and their feedback about the rooms was almost the same as ours, absolutely terrible. The only thing good about the Akai is that they allow pets so we were allowed to bring along our dog with us overnight (which is the reason we chose this motel to start with). Even though this might be the only motel in Canmore that allows pets, the management seems to make no effort to keep the rooms clean or even comfortable for their guests. It still makes me shudder to think of my awful experience at this hell motel!
 
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5/10
The place has personality
Submitted by: stu in 06/05/09
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  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Adventurer
I think you need an adventurous attitude to stay there. Many of us spend most of our time skiing, but have enjoyed the use of the kitchenette and the camaraderie of being able to walk down the hall, follow ones nose and see what the ski club neighbours are cooking. Very sociable. Granted, it isn't the cleanest but it's one of the least expensive when booked by a large group of people who don't mind roughing it, as is the case with hardcore nordic skiers. Recently I stayed at the Canmore Inn and Suites and was unable to lower the room temperature, which was stifling. Opened the window for cool air to sleep and was awakened by up to five trains per night, right next to the window... all for a cost of more than double the Akai. I would go back, but I'll take my sense of advenure with me.
 
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Rating:

6/10
Cheap and functional
Submitted by: Annelyne in 08/25/07
  • Age Group: 41 - 50
  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Budget Traveller
We booked in advance, but when we arrived, for some reason they could not find the booking. The motel was booked solid, but they had one room they had not rented out as it had no TV. We took it, they gave us extra sheets and pillows. By the following day we even had a TV. The new owner was as accommodating as he could be. The motel is not modern and could use some more upgrades, but it's cheap, has small kitchenettes, and if all you need is a place to sleep at the end of the day - it's fine. We'll book again.
 
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1/10
Terrible
Submitted by: Kevin in 07/09/07
  • Age Group: 31 - 40
  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Outdoor/Sports Adventurer
The motel is terrible. For the price we paid, I expect the rooms to be clean. The sheets smelled like dead animals. I highly recommend another motel.
 
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1/10
This Place is a Shit Hole!
Submitted by: Tom in 03/01/07
  • Age Group: 31 - 40
  • From: United States
  • Traveller type: Outdoor/Sports Adventurer
I have stayed at the Akai several times in the past 5 years for ice climbing trips to the Rockies. In the past the Akai was quite clean and we always considered it a good place to stay for our trips. It seems that since the new owners took the place over it has turned into a shit hole. There was hair (animal or human?) on the sheets, and in the refrigerator. There were crumbs and other miscellaneous dirt all over the floor. The dishes and counter tops were dirty, and only one burner worked on the stove. Several days worth of smelly garbage was piled up in the hall way. And the room smelled like stale cigarette smoke. We complained to the staff and requested that they clean the room the immediately. They informed us that they do not clean the rooms daily, and that they will put us on "the list" to have our room cleaned? WTF? The Drake and the Bow Valley Motel cost the same, and have full time cleaning staff. It's been good in the past Akai, but never again... I feel like I slept with a dirty hooker... :(
 
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Rating:

8/10
Will always go back
Submitted by: Sharon in 08/02/06
  • Age Group: 51 - 60
  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Adventurer
Our Charleswood ski club has stayed there for many years, in March for our annual ski trip from Winnipeg. We return year after year because the management is friendly and are very good hosts. The rooms are comfortable, clean and reasonable. As a family we have also spent time there in the summer and plan to return as long as it is open.
 
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Rating:

9/10
Unassuming Comfort
Submitted by: Barbara in 07/20/06
  • Age Group: 41 - 50
  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Family Traveller
I stayed at the Akai with my husband and Mum and Dad and we were all pleasantly surprised, for the price we paid. Our rooms were kitchenettes (for under $100), ea with a couch & a Queen bed. Free ice in the 'lobby' area. Air but also windows that opened for fresh air. Beautiful views & walking distance to late night food and breakfast. Very nice. I'll stay here again.
 
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Rating:

8/10
Good motel
Submitted by: Dyan in 10/17/05
  • Age Group: 31 - 40
  • From: Canada
  • Traveller type: Cheap Getaway Holiday Maker
I stayed at Akai in July 05 on my home from my parents in BC. It's a nice clean motel very reasonable rates and nice comfy beds. Friendly staff and I am planning to stay there again this week. "2 Thumbs Up"
 
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