Very clean and comfortable! The food is very good and reasonably priced. Very nice decor.read more

This is the first bar I have been to where there are no TV's. Being not into sports I must say not…read morehaving a TV in a bar was incredible! You could drink, hang out with friends, enjoy live music and relax without being distracted by a TV playing mindless crap. It is a good feeling to be forced to focus on the people around you as opposed to a TV. Try it! The renovations they did are great. If you have not been there in a few years it is time to check this place out. I must also say the food is really good and reasonably priced. We had a bunch of appy's: nachos, garlic mushrooms, veggie platter, etc. Yum! If you are visiting from Calgary or out of town there is also a cool option for $89 to stay the night. This ends up being cheaper than a cab and makes it a nice little country get away. Come Friday night - there is always live music! Then if you stay over you can check out the World Famous (okay well Southern Alberta Famous) Millerville Market

Visited for a dog show and they were absolutely amazing!! Clean, friendly and very helpful…read moreanswering all our American questions!!

The Good: the room was clean upon arrival, nice and spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The…read morebreakfast was great, lots of options to choose from. The staff we dealt with were all very kind and helpful (Front desk, breakfast staff, maintenance man). The Bad: we were not told that housekeeping was only available for stays of 5 night or longer. At 4 PM on our second day, we were surprised that the room hadn't been cleaned yet so we called the front desk and asked if our garbage could be emptied and for new towels. We were given towels and garbage bags and told to empty the garbage ourselves. The next day, our room again wasn't cleaned so we visited the front desk where we were advised of the no-housekeeping policy for stays less than 5 nights. We asked if just our carpet could be vacuumed, as we have a crawling baby and didn't want her crawling on an unclean carpet. The front desk staff member left the desk and returned with a vacuum, which we then had to bring to our 3rd floor room, vacuum, and return to the desk. I have never experienced this before in an otherwise nice hotel. We certainly didn't expect a deep clean, new bedding or anything of that sort, but when paying $180 per night for a 3 night stay basic services like garbage emptying and vacuuming is expected. This policy really undermines the otherwise great service we experienced.

Very clean rooms, comfy beds, filling breakfast, and kind employees. It was very close to fast food…read morerestaurants for easy food and snacks.

Had a pleasant stay at the Ramada High River. We booked through the main Ramada line though and…read morewhen we arrived they seemed confused. Apparently they aren't actually a Ramada? Not clear what that's about, but it was a nice hotel all the same.

It is our family tradition to come yearly and this year the lodge really disappointed us. The…read morethings in the room as we unpacked got worse and worse. From dirty towels to sinks, a loose toilet handle, to empty amenities. The live music nightly next to the fire pit and s'mores was at least decent. This indoor water park that was under renovation was also a disappointment we did not see anything new perhaps just a refresh of the pool and slides so don't expect anything different.

This year we were at the Black Diamond Club area and I don't think there is a way back to what we…read moreexperienced before! The customer service was the best! The staff were the best and very helpful and friendly. And building is less noisy compared to the main building and the main floor is very cozy. The food was fantastic and we loved the quality of the food and drinks. Overall we had the best experience and I hope we can repeat it again soon! Highly recommended! :)

I recently attended a wedding at the Nakoda Lodge. I couldn't believe how beautiful the location…read morewas. I have been past this area many times, but didn't realize that a large facility was there for events such as this. It's located east of Canmore and is only about an hour drive from downtown Calgary. The buffet dinner was really quite good, compared to some wedding buffets that I've been to! Some of the highlights were the grilled cedar plank salmon and the mediterranean fatoush salad (cucumber, red onion, olives, tomatoes, chick peas and thinly sliced hearts of Romaine in an olive oil and lemon vinaigrette). Where this experience stood apart was with the excellent service that we received. Someone was always around when we needed something, and immediately went above and beyond to make us happy. I was helping decorate the cake in between the ceremony and reception. We had forgotten to take the icing out of the fridge before the ceremony, and I thought we were going to be stuck trying to ice the cake with cold, stiff icing. Instead, the chef jumped in and helped us by heating it in his large industrial sized warmer. Crisis averted!! The staff for the remainder of the evening stopped by each table frequently to see if anything was needed. They did a great job. The room rates weren't cheap but they certainly weren't too outrageous either (~$170 plus tax per night). The rooms were clean and functional, although we didn't spend much time there with all of the wedding festivities that were going on. For guests wanting to save some money (or have a more unique experience), there were also tipis available. Many guests also brought trailers and just camped for the weekend. We had a great time, and I would look forward to attending another wedding at this venue.

Nakoda Lodge is my family's best vacation memory! We enjoyed…read moreeverything staying there! Location and quietness. The staff very professional and kind. The cleanliness of the rooms. It was an incredible getaway in the heart of the mountains!

Wow! Talk about a face lift…read more The Royal Duke used to be the Willy Pub & Inn... bye bye Willy... Helloooooo Duke! The big reno happened early this year and they've been open since August. First impression is a 10 out of 10. What a beautiful reno. The ownership is brand new as well and quite often you'll see them (Guy & Barry) walking about, serving customers and making sure all is well. My wife went out for dinner last night and seeing that we live in south Calgary, why not head to Okotoks and check out the Royal Duke. The menu is pretty nice - a little bit of everything. We chose the 8oz NY Steak sandwich which did not disappoint. It was a Sunday night so things were quite quiet but I've been in there for lunch as well and it's quite a popular place to be. The service was great - Melissa was our server, very personable and really knowledgable about the different drinks on tap. There's loads of room, a billiards room with two tables, lots of TVs and sports to watch, very bright lighting and a private room with VLTs. Probably what really blows me away about this place is that I can bring my kids who are both under 5 years. Much like the UK where kids can go to the pub with mum & dad, it's the same here. Kids are welcome with parents up to 8:00pm So there you go. Check it out. Great atmosphere, lighting, decor, and very nice food! I'll be back!

The Royal Duke is an extreme improvement over the Willy…read more The bar has gone from an old westerner bar to a hip and new bar with a great interior. All of the staff have been very nice and friendly as well. The prices are about average with bars, without many specials that I've had the opportunity to take advantage of. Good place to go and have some drinks and hopefully I can get back there to try the food soon as it looks good as well!

Nice, clean and well appointed rooms!…read more I have stayed in quite a few Courtyard by Marriott in Canada and I really love the newer Courtyard as the design so much younger and nicer. Front desk staff was friendly and checked in was uneventful. Parking can be tight. Busy and the underground parking space is so small and definitely looking for a space at the outdoor parking area if you are driving a car bigger than mid size. There is a plaza across the street that has a sizable grocery store and some fast food joint in case you need to pick up some supplies.

I didn't spend much time at the hotel since it was only a place to rest in between attending a…read moreconcert and then going back to work the next day. Check in was quick and efficient at the front desk with a quick run down of where the pool and fitness facilities were. My king room on the second floor was clean and spacious. A nice desk area with lighting, a comfortable chair, coffee machine and mini fridge. There was a sectional with lamp and plugs for all your electronics. A lot of time I feel that hotel rooms are a bit on the dark side but there was plenty of lighting around the room. The only quibble I have about the bathroom is that when you're showering water splashes onto the floor. I guess that's what the bath mat is for. Depending on where I am going to spend time in Calgary I may or may not stay here again, just because it is a bit further from downtown.

Cozy little hotel you'd expect from a small town. Nothing fancy but perfectly comfortable, clean…read moreand reminded me of staying with my favorite aunt or grandmother. real plates and cups in the room, big fluffy towels in the bath, comfortable bed and pillows and friendly folks. restaurant was great and bar was perfect. Great place to stop and rest for the night as we were passing through.

I spent years driving past the Lazy J on my weekend commute from Fort Macleod to Calgary and always…read morewondered what kind of hotel is was. I found out last night. I called mid-afternoon for a room because I knew I would be exhausted driving the final leg to Calgary on a long distance trip. Also, I knew it was stinking hot and I was not looking forward to staying in my sister's place with no AC. If you are looking for a new, top of the line, luxury hotel, just keep driving. If you don't mind staying in an aged hotel where you are greeted by a superbly friendly member of the family-run business, this is your place. The lobby is open 24 hours a day and you have access to a fridge stocked with complimentary juice, milk, and yogurt and there is also tea and coffee. A breakfast is also available with muffins, cereals, toast, and oatmeal. My room was clean and the AC worked like a charm. There is free wifi that works well. I must say my bed was so comfy I slept in! If I am ever in need of a room in the region, the Lazy J has my business!