- Warning
- During busy times in Banff, many hotels overbook. There is a good chance that instead of the nice hotel you were expecting, you get moved to one of their dumpy properties. The Inns of Banff is very bad for this but the practice is widespread.
- Warning
- Many staff in Banff are temporary and seasonal workers. Don't expect to get good advice from local staff. If your looking for suggestions, first ask how long they have lived in Banff.
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Most Grand
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Gigantic, historic, with great service. It has 770 rooms and suites. Many complain about the standard rooms being cramped but there are many things to do in the greater hotel. The Willow Stream Spa is one of the best in Canada. The Banff Springs Golf Course has 27 holes. There are several fine restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. The Banff Springs Hotel has better staff than most hotels in Banff.
- Most expensive
- Rimrock Resort Hotel. High level of service, great corporate deals. The only complaint is the distance from downtown.
- Best on a Budget
- The Voyager Inn is the best budget option. It has a liquor store, and a bar where local bus drivers hang out. Behind it is Bumpers Inn. These hotels are a 15 minute walk from downtown. The Homestead Inn is centrally alocated option.
- Full list of Hotels in Banff
- Caribou Lodge - 10 minute walk from downtown takes you to this aesthetically pleasing hotel. It has one of two Keg Steakhouse and Bars in Banff. Facilities include a hot tub, steam room and exercise room. phone: 1-800-563-8764 or 1-403-762-5887
Banff Park Lodge is located downtown next to the river. Facilities include indoor parking, restaurants, lounge, indoor pool, steam room, jacuzzi and exercise equipment. There are sereval conference rooms as well. phone : 1-800-563-8764 or 1-403-762-4433
Rimrock Resort Hotel is the most expensive hotel in Banff with the highest level of service. If you expect to be called Sir or Mam, this is the hotel for you. The Rimrock has some great corporate deals but some complain about it being 5km from downtown. Phone: 1-888-RIMROCK (746-7625) or 1-403-762-4132
Banff Springs Hotel Gigantic, historic, with great service. It has 770 rooms and suites. Many complain about the standard rooms being cramped but there are many things to do in the greater hotel. There are several fine restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. The Banff Springs Hotel has better than average staff. Phone: 1 866-840-8402
Ptarmigan Inn is a nicely decorated hotel close to downtown. Phone: 1 403-762-2207
Driftwood Inn is a cheaper alternative managed by the Ptarmigan. Phone: 1 403-762-2207
Arrow Motel is a cheaper alternative managed by the Ptarmigan. Phone: 1 403-762-2207
The Aspen Lodge is a 5 minute walk from downtown. It is simple and comfortable. Phone: 1-877-886-8857
Bumpers Inn is a motel style accommodation. It is a good budget option though it is a good 15 min hike from downtown. Phone: 1-403-762-3386
Homestead Inn is a centrally located hotel which is perfect for the budget traveller. Phone: 1-403-762-4471
Siding 29 Best Western is a nice budget option with some well priced luxury suites. Phone: 1-403-762-5575
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Voyager Inn is the best budget option. It has a liquor store, and a bar where local bus drivers hang out. The only drawback is the long 15-20 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 403-762-3301
Charlton's Cedar Court is a bit of an odd cross between a hotel and motel. It's a 10-15 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 403-762-4485 or 1-800-661-1225
Banff Inn is a standard hotel which is a 15 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 1-800-667-1464 or 1-403-762-8844
Inns of Banff is a large complex though it doesn't appear so in front. It is a 20 minute walk from downtown. Be careful not to confuse it with the Banff Inn or the Banff Avenue Inn. Phone: 1-403-762-4581
Mount Royal Hotel - Right downtown, this historic Hotel is a good choice if you want to be in the middle of the action. Phone: 1-877-442-2623 or 1-403-762-3331
Delta Royal Canadian Lodge - a very nice hotel a 5-10 minute walk from downtown. If you want a higher level of service but don't want to stay in a large hotel, this Delta hotel is a good choice. Phone: 1-403-762-3307 or 1-800-661-1379
Rundle Stone Lodge is a nice midrange option though it is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 1-403-762-2201
Tunnel Mountain Resort - a good option if you are looking for chalet style rooms on a budget. Located on Tunnel Mountain, it is a 20 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 1-800-661-1859 or 403-762-4515
Fox Hotel - a beautiful designed hotel. All of the rooms are suites. Phone: 1-403-760-8500
Brewsters Mountain Lodge - a centrally located hotel. It is a beautiful building but many employees have complained about very poor management. Phone: 1-403-762-2900 or 1-888-762-2900
Irwin's Mountain Inn a standard hotel that is a 5-10 minute walk from downtown Phone: 1-800-661-1721 or 1-403-762-4566 Rundle Manor - an apartment style building which is a 5 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 1-403-762-5544
Juniper Hotel - a nice hotel located just out of town at the base of Mount Norquay. It has really nice views and a restaurant with the best patio in town. Though it is a 20 minute walk from town, they give guests free vouchers for cab rides. Phone: 403-762-2281
Banff Avenue Inn - a small inn which is a 5-10 minute walk from downtown. Be Careful not to confuse it with the Banff Inn or the Inns of Banff. Phone: 1-403-762-4499
High Country Inn - a standard hotel which is a 5 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 1-800-293-5142 or 1-403-762-2236
Red Carpet Inn - a standard hotel, 5 min from downtown. Phone: 1-800-563-4609 or 1-403-762-4184
Spruce Grove Inn - a standard hotel about which is about a 15 minute walk from downtown. Phone: 1-403-762-2112
Bow View Lodge - a centrally located less desirable option. The staff can be rude. Phone: 1 800-661-1565 or 1-403-762-2261
Rocky Mountain Resort - a nice option with great views of Cascade Mountain. It has a really nice pool and gym complex. Phone: 1-403-762-5531 or 1-800-661-9563
Buffalo Mountain Lodge - a very nice quieter hotel on Tunnel Mountain with beautiful buildings Phone: 1-800-661-1367
Douglas Fir Resort - a nice chalet style hotel with lots of services including waterslide located a 20 minute walk from town. Great for Families. Phone: 1-800-661-9267 or 1-403-762-5591
Hidden Ridge Resort - is tucked away on Tunnel Mountain. It is currently under construction.
Banff International Hotel - a standard hotel located on the edge of downtown. Phone: 1-800-665-5666 or 1-403-762-5666
