During our recent stay at the Bear and Bison Country Inn, we found it to be significantly overpriced for the experience it offers. The accommodation feels outdated, reminiscent of the 1970s rather than a modern, comfortable inn.
We stayed 3 nights over the busy Canada Day long weekend and paid $610 per night, including all taxes and fees. The inn is also a fair distance from the Canmore town center, about a 30-minute walk.
In the interest of fairness, there were some positives:
1. A great breakfast delivered to the room.
2. The Iron Goat, an excellent pub right next door serving phenomenal Duck Wings.
3. Super premium toilet paper (no, really, this is the gold standard from now on)
However, for the price point, the overall experience was disappointing. Here are the main issues:
- The lack of a proper bathroom: there was a jet/soaker tub literally in the room and a tiny separate toilet with a sink - without vanity
- The soaker tub was super dated, with a shower curtain and a broken hot water handle.
- The carpet... hello 70s, though it was clean.
- The mattress was extremely bouncy and had probably seen better days.
- There was no wardrobe or place to hang clothes.
- On the afternoon of Canada Day, the lawn outside our window was maintained with loud and smelly equipment for at least 30 min.
Overall, for over $600 per night, I expected a much higher standard of accommodation and amenities. This review reflects the high price and the unmet expectations associated with it.