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    3.7 (37 reviews)
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    Julian L.

    This place will always have a lovely warm spot in my heart because it's the first hotel that my boyfriend and I stayed at and we enjoyed skiing nearby at sunshine. Lovely staff, very friendly and accommodating but not too in your face. Very efficient underground parking and great location within a short walk to downtown... It's lovely and decorated for Christmas right now with a lot of brightly lit Christmas trees in the front yard. Quite reasonable prices.

    The view from our 370.00 Per Night room.

    A ton of money for what we got. Would definitely not come back for the price. Look out our window (see photos below) and see the Mountain View's as advertised on their website- not. The service desk had some great receptionist and some definitely not so great. Bar doesn't open til 4:00 and promise me you won't order a gin Martini tho the bar tender was kind and professional and fun to talk to. There are no microwaves in the rooms and our refrigerator was broken the whole time; however, those who clean the rooms did a great job and I must say, I loved the hot tub and sauna. Our fireplace didn't work but they responded quickly and the service men were great. Over all, this hotel is waaaayyy to overpriced for what we got.

    Nina W.

    This hotel is in a great location in downtown Banff. Be prepared to pay for parking, $15 with or without valet. Another option is to park on the street, which is free, but which can be a bit of a hunt sometimes. The entry is pleasing with reception and concierge on the right; seating and restaurant on the left. The hallways are a bit dated and finding the elevator is not intuitive as it is located at the far end from the entry and around a wall. We came in and out a few times over two days and continued to find the location challenging. The layout is not exactly like a maze, but improved signage would go a long way to dispelling confusion. This perception extended from room location to spa and pool as well, which can be found in the basement. The gym was small but included some cardio with a bike and treadmill, as well as resistance. I appreciate they have limited space, but included a refresh area across the hall. I didn't get a look at the spa, but identified this little nook by the curtain to a hallway with seating outside a door. I'm not sure what is behind the door. The pool area was quite lovely and had men's and ladies washrooms, steam (love) and fresh towels. The pool itself looked clean and had what looked like a hot tub area elevated towards the back. Although we didn't have the time to enjoy it beyond an exploratory wander, I would definitely choose to give it a try in the future. The rooms themselves were a good size and the high ceilings made them feel spacious. I used plural because although a friend and I stayed in a room with two queen beds, I also peeked in some rooms when housekeeping was near and admired a king corner suite & a room like ours with one bed. All rooms were consistent and had a more upgraded feel than the hallways would suggest with their maroon and forest green decor. The washroom was a good size with a pocket door separating two areas: one had a tub-shower, sink and toilet, with room to move and dress; the entry area had a sink with a good amount of counter space, a closet, single cup coffee maker and kettle. The windows face another property, but still feel private as they are offset and there is a lot of greenery. There is also a gas fireplace that would feel cozy in the winter. There was a desktop usb charging hub with extra plugs and a flat screen TV. The remote needed new batteries and still was finicky and should be replaced soon. We went to the restaurant for breakfast. I had the omelet, which I found to be salty and my friend had the scrambled eggs. The buffet underwhelming, being pretty basic fare and seeming to be overpriced in my opinion: scrambled eggs, potatoes that looked too dark, small assortment of hot and cold options, but nothing that stood out from the menu. Note that my friend chose menu scrambled eggs over the buffet scrambled eggs. The staff was very welcoming and friendly! Every single person we encountered was pleasant, helpful, respectful and responsive. We met someone from the back area who guided us to the pool, the fellow who Cam with batteries was great, reception welcomed us back every time we returned from an outing, the waitress was accommodating and the valet brought up a pair of shoes from the car. It was exceptional customer service! The star downgrade was for the dated decor, maze like layout and the restaurant experience (not the people).

    Terrace access room
    Kate B.

    We had a lovely mini getaway to Banff and chose to stay at the Delta Banff. We stayed in a 2 queen room with terrace access. The room was a bit dated as mentioned but is kind of par for the course in the area. The beds were comfy delta beds, which is actually part of why we ended up choosing the delta, you can pretty much trust the bed will be good. :) The room also didn't offer a convenient place to store coats or shoes, there was no real closet in the entry way, we ended up just piling our shoes by the doors and throwing coats over the chairs in the room. Which I will say, I do love when a hotel room has a chair or two. :) The terrace access does not offer any views, its in the middle of the roof (ish) and is mostly setup for smokers to access. There are some benches and it might actually be a nice place to have a glass of wine or beer in the summer, it is handy to have it off the room. The choice was between a fireplace or terrace access. We had breakfast twice at the Evergreen restaurant, once for brunch and once regular breakfast. I agree the brunch is simple and nicely laid out, and we loved that they had eggs Benedict - so delicious. They also had a nice oatmeal station with lovely fix-ins, oh and blueberry pancakes. Brunch was reasonably priced compared to other places, and I actually think we probably preferred the brunch over just ordering breakfast items from the menu. The pool was down for maintenance while we were there and the hotel offered access to a pool at a neighboring hotel, which we didn't end up taking advantage of, but it was considerate to have an alternative option. We did go down and check out the pool and workout room area, i think we would have liked the pool if we had used it. The hotel is about a 10 min walk to Downtown and it was nice to be walking and enjoying the panoramic views. They offer heated underground parking for a $15/day while you stay, and even give a complimentary windshield wash, which is super handy with mountain weather. Oh yes, the lobby is lovely and we stopped and had complimentary hot apple cider one afternoon, which was pretty sweet.

    Fancy, classy, with a rustic feel

    I have issues with hotel dining, however I was appalled with not only the high quality of the food, but the spectacular service. It is a delicious, filling, and revitalizing meal, not to forget, luxurious. All without the price.

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    Enjoyed my stay. Big washrooms, quiet, close to downtown. Will definitely stay again.

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    Another great stay. And the breakfast buffet is now nicely organized in the Evergreen restaurant and it's very clean and professional.

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    Great location, nice views from the room, and good underground parking.

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    Moose Hotel & Suites - Roof deck with hot tubs and fire pit

    Moose Hotel & Suites

    (80 reviews)

    $$$

    Hi-ya! Moose suites…read morewas a great hotel. It's super clean, good staff and next to the Roam transit and shopping areas. When you first walk in the lobby check in area is next to the large sitting area with a big fireplace that is hot enough to warm you but not make the place uncomfortable. The rooms are very well maintained and so are the walkways, fitness center, sauna, jacuzzis (2 large ones) and pool. The restaurant that is nothing the hotel we didn't eat at, but I ordered and old fashioned and it was good and strong, but no black cherry, but that was fine. The sauna was so clean and it felt great to warm up more in the mornings and relax in the jacuzzis after a hike in the evenings. The jets were powerful and the views from that area overlook the the mountains and the gondola an Norquay. This hotel was great, only one thing really, the laundry room at 2 washers and 2 dryers which were of good quality, but one was down. We stayed here for 6 days and i thought that was a good amount of time without it becoming too day to day feeling. 5 stars because we had a great time there AND they provided loaner bear sprays for all of us. I don't know if they can do it for everyone, but that saves you at lease 35 bucks for each spray that you can't take back in the flight if you do t use (and don't check bags). That was an amazing food convenience.

    Wonderful rooms right on the main hotel region. Absolutely wonderful spa and rooftop hot tub…read more Would stay here again for sure. 2 (very small) reasons it's not 5 star amazing: 1) Walking to and from hot tub outside was a bit challenging in frigid weather. I guess I'm not Canadian, and I got used to it, but having a bit more wind protection on the exterior walkways would have been nice - or warmer robes.... Not an issue in summer and not a huge deal in winter but worth knowing. 2) Restaurant isn't great. Mid level chain place. Much better options in town. Staff great loved the spacious rooms and ski lockers.

    Fairmont Banff Springs - Fairmont Banff Springs, Accommodation, Deluxe Mountain View Room

    Fairmont Banff Springs

    (407 reviews)

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    Looking like a building or castle pulled straight out of Edinburgh Scotland the Fairmont here is a…read moremagnificent hotel and grounds. Nice accommodations and working areas for groups, with one running joke, 'where are the wash rooms". Helpful through and through. Close to downtown with public shuttle just out front riding an on time jitney. Elk wandering in nearby and summer crowds growing I very much enjoyed the overall vibe.

    The RUNDLE Bar & Lounge-…read more My client had just completed delivering a 3-day Signature Program in Calgary, and our event location manager said "let's celebrate by going somewhere really nice." So he drove us into Banff NP. We stopped at Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Vermillion Lakes, the cascade falls, and then we began driving to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. What an absolutely beautiful hotel in one of Nature's most breathtaking masterpieces. The beautiful earth-toned cream colored hotel climbs from the lower mountain side and stands beautifully amongst the tall pines surrounding it. We made our way to the Vermillion Bar, where are post worked back in his college days, and were greeted by a super sweet server, Ayala, who lit up whenever she laughed and smiled with you. We enjoyed cocktails, beef, tartare, veggie Credit, charred, avocado, and a unique presentation of hot wings I've never had before - the actual wing that has two bones in it was pre-cut down the middle so you were served the 2 halves as their own individual wing. Great flavors and it was very unique and enjoyable. All of it was delicious and undeniably yummy, and fairly priced for such an elegant location. We were expecting a much higher price point and were delightfully surprised to see that even though it is a luxury location, it was not price gouging or ridiculously inflated that one often finds in so many other locations that are "elegant or nice". If you have the opportunity to treat yourself to a very beautiful sunset under the majestic Mount Rundle, and want to enjoy a modern setting in a historic landmark, this is absolutely a visit you must make while in Banff National Park. Thank you Ayala for treating us so well, and sharing your sweet Australian journey with us. Chris, David, Trisha, and Keith

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    Canalta Lodge

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    I can only speak for the coffee and the water mug we got with five stars service. It was a pick up…read morespot for our tour bus and so happy I got the matcha latte! I needed healthy caffeine and it hit the spot. Recommended stop and location was perfect if u plan to stay in this area! They have jacuzzi/hot tub, buffet breakfast and some cute merchandise.

    Wow! I love this place! Great location. It's about a 15 minute walk into the heart of downtown…read moreBanff and all the shops and restaurants, and I appreciate that it's a little removed from all that busyness. There is a nearby bus stop too. I love all the amenities here. The hot tubs (they have two) are delightful and they also have a cold plunge pool. I did their cold plunge challenge, where they have a timer set for 3 minutes. I felt amazing afterwards! I love going back and forth between the hot tubs and cold plunge pool. They also have a sauna outside too. They offer free S'mores every day for happy hour, and supplies so you can roast your marshmallows by the fire pit outside. Lots of seating outside and I really enjoyed sitting outside and reading. They also offer board games to play and have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, so many options of where you can be. They have a full bar with a nice selection. Delicious happy hour wine deals! I love their red wines. The food is really good here too. They have a really nice breakfast buffet and it's included with your room. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, yogurt, juices, pastries, and more. The bar serves snacks and other food throughout the day and evening. I really enjoyed their charcuterie board. So fresh and delicious. Our room/suite was very spacious. Two queen beds and a living room area with a sofa and fire place. The beds were pretty comfortable but not amazing. We had a microwave and refrigerator, and I loved the espresso machine. We also had a dining table. The bathroom had lovely shampoo, conditioner, and body wash from a local company. My only suggestion is that I wish we had more storage options to unpack our clothes. There were some hangers to hang a few items and there was 1 drawer in the nightstand. I wish we had a dresser. Excellent and friendly staff. I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. I would definitely stay here again.

    The Juniper Hotel - Dine with a view

    The Juniper Hotel

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    Check-in was easy at 4pm. Every employee we came across was nice and diverse. There's no elevator…read moreso luckily an employee brought our luggage up for us. You can probably ask them to bring it down for you but to save time upon check-out we brought the luggage down a flight of stairs. The room is spacious for two with the king bed. The bed, pillows, and comforter were plush. Slept easily every night. The view from the room is gorgeous especially with snow. I love how the lamps are step-on to turn on. The outlets are also easily accessible. The bathroom is a decent size. There's a clothesline in the shower you can use if needed. I like how the shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and hand soap were from a 1% for the planet brand. There's a shuttle to downtown and back. Pick up and drop off is always at IGA which is easy to find. You just need to call or let the front desk know when you need the shuttle. I needed post cards to go out and was able to leave them with the front desk. If they get your outgoing mail during the week then it will go out the following week. I also borrowed a pen and a key card for when I locked myself out of my room. I highly recommend this hotel and will book again if I'm in town.

    Really love this small boutique hotel that is away from the city but not far enough that you can't…read morewalk or cycle or drive to the public parking where you can park for free for hours. They have a fantastic staff who will offer you bear spray, walking sticks, umbrellas and help you with advice. Style here is historical mid century modern. Hot tub is large and very comfortable with a great view of the mountains and they supply a robe in your room. There is enough shelving in bathroom and the bar and restaurant is beautiful also with excellent views of the mountains. They have a fire pit and plenty of tables outdoors on the patio.

    Rimrock Resort Hotel - Grilled shrimp tacos at the Larkspur

    Rimrock Resort Hotel

    (141 reviews)

    $$$

    This is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. It was a bit out of the way but with the free…read moretransportation around Banff, it was the perfect place to stay. We came in late from our Rocky Mountaineer train ride that day and headed in to relax and go for some dinner. We ate in their beautiful lounge area (some food pictures attached) for a light bite at dinner. I did get an opportunity to stop by the Farmer's Market and took adnatage of the transportation system here. The room was perfect for a two night stay and the staff here was wonderful. It goes without saying that the views out the window were like every where else, spectacular. We were very busy and therefore did not have much time to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. It really was just for sleeping and eating. Overall, they did a great job! Dinner at the lounge, and a wonderful buffet breakfast. ( A few pictures are also attached.) They really take good care of their guests. I was so surprised to read some of the lower star reviews. Are we speaking about the same hotel here? I do not trust low star reviews when the reviewer also has a low amount of published reviews. This was a fun place and overall did an excellent job with their wonderful team. KUDO's to the team at the Rimrock Resort Hotel

    We loved this hotel. It has so much charm and is full of incredible staff who reside on the…read moreproperty. We stayed two evenings and were told they were closing in November 2025 for renovations. Nice pool and work out area as well. Per friendly with an area for your dog to sniff and do their business. Water bowls also available for the pets. The Rocky Mountaineer staff had a separate check in for the train ride. Very nice and accommodating. I would love to go back and see what the renovations are when they get done

    The Dorothy Motel - Sweet little nook and a big ol' window!! Black-out shades and regular shades available.

    The Dorothy Motel

    (5 reviews)

    I thought this was better than expected…read more What was once an old fashioned motor lodge is now a boutique hotel experience. Pro's Newly renovated with windows and doors that open into the courtyard. Grab a table and chairs and have a cozy little setup next to your room. The bathroom is large and clean and updated. Plenty of storage and higher quality finishes. A safe and closet and cubbies and chest of drawers. Check-in is self service and requires an app. Pour over coffee. Free, Off-street parking, on the edge of town. Near a gas station and a bus stop. Super quiet. Never heard another person even though the property was booked the entire time we were there. Cons Price for value is a bit steep but cheap for Banff overall The amenities are really at the Canoe hotel across the street. Laundry. Sauna. Hot pools. Coffee supplies. Restaurant. No early arrivals accommodated. Overall this is a fun spot and worth a recommendation.

    Was a little hesitant about this place at first, and I'm definitely one to stereotype motels as…read more"dodgy", but anything you'd raise an eyebrow at upon entrance really just turns out to be part or the sweetness. Really, really love the designs of the rooms. They blend older, "your grandma's house" kind of bases with a bright, simple style. It's got a unique look that wouldn't seem to work on paper.. but man, they got it down pat here. Rooms were super clean (which is really the main thing I worry about with travel), and RIDICULOUSLY quiet, especially for being a couple shakes away from main street. Seriously, I forgot we even had neighbours. Not a peep of noise all night (on a friday, at that!). Our only real (and small) gripe was the temperature. Despite fiddling with the room heating, it was always just a little chilly. But we had a tall roof, a big window, and perhaps not the best "fiddling" knowledge. All in all, not a big deal :) This place was cute, sweet, cozy and clean. Almost makes you feel kinda bad about wanting to stay in your room the whole day while beautiful banff is waiting outside. (lol) I never thought I'd learn to find forest-floor laminate charming. But here we are.

    Royal Canadian Lodge - hotels - Updated June 2026

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