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Akai Motel

1717 Mountain Avenue, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2W1, Canada
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Akai Motel
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Canmore, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

I see lot of people complain and whine about this motel in Canmore.Maybe it's got some reputation because it's old so there are lots of stories here,but let me tell you ,this is one of a kind motel and I'm still staying here.They have a maid that comes every week if you reside long terms and make sure your sheets... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012 via mobile

I have not slept here but I have seen this crack den cause it is right beside the silver creek lodge in which I pay comparable prices for a one bedroom condo. Behind the crack motel there is garbage and old broken beds and furniture everywhere. Please take it in to consideration that this is an awful place and also... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

This place improves a lot compare to one year ago I stayed. Clean, comportable & well trained staffs..... What else you want regraing this price. I strongly recommend this motel. Good Value!!!!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011

There were bugs crawling on the floor and two large flies in the room when we checked in. The grout in the shower had black mold all over it and there was some sort of weird green permanent crust around the base of the plug up to the tap. The tap in the sink leaked ALL night. Half of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

Staying one night on our way through. Nice amenities, price is right. Clean and well taken care of.

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Calgary, Canada
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2010

Not fit for human habitation + Worst service ever = The Akai. This place would get a no star rating if this system allowed that. My expectations were low to begin with, but it's mind blowing a place this filthy can be allowed to remain in business. I took a room at the Akai in August 2010 only because there... More

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Calgary
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2010

In March 2010. I had to stay in the crack house called The Akai. I have to say this motel is the most repulsive place I had stayed in. When we checked in there was an Asian Guy at the front desk, " if you want to call it that" that was drunk. You can smell the booze off his... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2009

I stayed in this little place in Canmore, Alberta not too long ago as my 3 friends and I traveled through the Banff area and I must say there was no better value in the Rockies. I don't think this place is the best motel/hotel in the world but as we were very conscious of the limited spending budget this... More

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fdaddy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2009

We had a hard time finding a clean motel at a decent price in Banff, so we decided to try the next town, Canmore, At travel info centre, we were told about Akai Motel and when I called to find out about the price, I was almost shocked by their good price. I was unsure about the place so we... More

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Calgary, Alberta
2 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2009

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 hammered together to resemble a... More

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Also Known As:
Akai Motel Canmore, Alberta
Address: 1717 Mountain Avenue, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2W1, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Kananaskis Country > Canmore
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Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #25 of 33 hotels in Canmore

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