Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff National Park is a wonderland for outdoors adventurers. Its mountains and valleys range high and low, creating a pretty dramatic course for skiers and mountain bikers, while the serene unsullied mountain lakes are perfect for boating of all sorts. Banff National Park’s dense forests are home to elk, wolves and bears, and in spring, the alpine meadows are lush with flowers. There are even thermal hot springs. Our Hotel Gurus have searched the region to bring you the best hotels for Banff National Park ranging from homely options in Banff Town where you'll have access to all the amenities to luxurious and secluded hotels within the park itself. There's something for everyone here.

For luxury

Fairmont Banff Springs

  • Fairmont Banff Springs is an impressive building styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle. This elegant retreat is situated amid stunning mountain scenery, surrounded by pine trees, mountains, and lakes. Pick this property for the spa, excellent dining options and wide range of outdoor pursuits.

For a B&B

Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast

  • Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast is a charming family setup with cosy rooms which have been lovingly decorated and offer fabulous views over the mountains. The breakfast is a hearty affair and the location is hard to beat.

For families

Rundlestone Lodge

  • Rundlestone Lodge is an affordable family-friendly lodge 15 minutes walk from the centre of Banff. Spacious, well-designed rooms and suites feature great options for those with kids, plus there's an indoor pool, hot tub and gym to enjoy, as well as an Italian restaurant. 

For the views

Rimrock Resort Hotel

  • Rimrock Resort Hotel is a fantastic choice in the most spectacular position, carved into the side of Mt. Sulphur. Comfortable and contemporary rooms offer breathtaking views of the picturesque town of Banff and the mountains beyond. The restaurant, Eden, offers fine French cuisine. Totally unique.

For the national park location

Post Hotel and Spa

  • Moraine Lake Lodge is an upscale resort with rustic rooms featuring handmade wooden furniture. You’ll have amazing views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park from your private balcony. A peaceful and serene choice.
  • The Post Hotel & Spa is a charming property right by Lake Louise, just five minutes from the ski resort. Rooms are simple yet elegant and many have fireplaces and balconies. Expect a choice of restaurants — including a Swiss fondu restaurant and an English-style pub. The indoor pool is an added bonus.

For Banff

buffalo mountain lodge

  • Buffalo Mountain Lodge is the perfect place for an active break in summer or winter. There’s a range of accommodation, but most options come with fireplaces and private balconies with spectacular views. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine but they also have an option serving more local-style dishes.

Still not sure?

The 7 Best Hotels for Banff National Park

Post Hotel & Spa

Lake Louise (Lake Louise)

A charming riverside hotel, just five minutes from Lake Louise Ski Resort. The rooms are simple and elegantly furnished, with cosy fireplaces and balconies. A range of on-site restaurants include a Swiss fondue restaurant and an English-style pub, while the cellar boasts some 25,250 fine wines.

  • Back to Nature - From winter to summer there are a whole host of activities that allow you to soak up the great outdoors!
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor year round swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
from £374 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Moraine Lake Lodge

Lake Louise (Improvement District No. 9)

An upscale resort nestled under the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park. The rustic rooms feature handmade wooden furniture and stone chimney pieces. Private balconies command wonderful views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Peaceful and serene.

  • Restrictions on children - Children older than 8 years are welcome.
  • Lakeside
  • Restaurant
  • Traditional
from £355 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Banff (Alberta)

Snow or sun, this brilliant located lodge is the perfect for active families to set-up camp. Fireplaces, private balconies and comfortable beds make the rooms hard to leave but we promise the great outdoors and views are worth it. Cilantro is Italian cuisine, or try Sleeping Buffalo's local cuisine.

  • Foodies - 40 people can be sat in the Wapiti Longhouse wine cellar on site, a great place to indulge in the local cuisine and fine wines.
  • Romantic Break - Make the most of the enchanting and romantic views with the outdoor hot tub and private balconies.
  • Kayaking - Leisure canoeing on Emerald Lake or Lake Louise is the perfect outing, especially with a picnic from the lodge.
  • Restaurant
from £162 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Rimrock Resort Hotel

Banff (P.O. Box 1110,)

A fantastic hotel in the most spectacular position, carved into the side of Mt. Sulphur, in the Canadian Rockies. Comfortable and contemporary rooms offer spine chilling views of the picturesque town of Banff and the mountains beyond. The restaurant, Eden, offers fine French cuisine. Totally unique.

  • Active Holiday - You are ideally placed to make the most of the Canadian Rockies- from winter to summer there is never a shortage of activites
  • Other Activities - The hotel spa offers an incredible range of treatments to poke and prod you into health after a long day on the slopes
  • Total relaxation - This incredible self contained hotel offers pampering spa treatments, excellent food and spectacular views
  • Sights nearby - Literally every window you glance at exhibits a jaw dropping scene of light on the mountain side
from £130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast

Banff (Banff)

A charming family run B&B in Banff National Park. The cosy rooms have been lovingly decorated and offer fabulous views over the mountains. The breakfast is a hearty affair that will fuel you through the morning and well into the afternoon. A great spot from which to enjoy the mountains.

  • Golf - Choose between the Stanley Thompson course at the Fairmont Banff Springs, or the Silvertip and Stewart Creek courses in Canmore
  • Back to Nature - Retreat to nature in this Banff National Park B&B- hiking, biking, skiing as well as nature trails and birdwatching
  • Great walks - Take a drive to Lake Louise and spend the day hiking through the forests along the shore
  • Other Activities - Recharge your batteries with a dip in the mineral spring’s pool on Sulphur Mountain
from £260 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff ( Banff)

Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, this elegant retreat is situated in stunning mountain scenery, surrounded by pine trees, mountains, and lakes. Enjoy many outdoor activities from skiing to horse riding; relax after an active day in the spa, and feast on the wide selection of cuisines.

  • Skiing - Many ski locations just minutes away; offers an on-site snow school; also offers ski passes, storage, and rental
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Tennis
  • Spa
from £244 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Rundlestone Lodge

Banff

An affordable family-friendly lodge 15 minutes walk from the centre of Banff. Spacious & well-designed rooms & suites feature great set-ups for those with kids or for luxury pick one with a jetted tub and fireplace. There's an indoor pool, hot tub & gym to enjoy, as well as an Italian restaurant.

  • Value chic - Offers great value for services & location. An especially good option for longer stays due to some self-catering rooms
  • Active Holiday - Whether visiting in winter or summer, Banff National Park offers an incredible array of intense outdoor activities
  • Families - Families will feel at ease here. There's plenty of space, child-friendly amenities & rooms designed for sharing
  • Skiing - One pass offers access to three unparalled ski resorts; Sunshine Ski Village, Banff Mount Norquay & Lake Louise
from £88 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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