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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel with indoor pool, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Front of property - evening/night
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Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Nestled near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Royal Canadian Lodge offers a haven of relaxation with dry cleaning services, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and an on-site international cuisine restaurant. Enjoy the indoor pool or unwind at the sauna while exploring nearby Tunnel Mountain and Central Park.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is CA $190
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Room options

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Premier King Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room Two Queen

Standard Room Two Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room One Queen

Standard Room One Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Rooftop pool

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  • Free parking
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The price is CA $224
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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About the area

Map
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Banff Gondola - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive
  • Banff Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Evergreen Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 99 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (CAD 20.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Evergreen Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
The Evergreen Lounge - This lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 24 to 30 per person

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs CAD 20.95 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Canadian Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Canadian Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20.95 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Royal Canadian Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Royal Canadian Lodge also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, The Evergreen Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Royal Canadian Lodge like?

Royal Canadian Lodge is located on the Strip in Uptown District, a short 15-minute walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 17 minutes' walk from Bow River. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool, hot tub, and sauna were excellent and provided a great experience for guests. (41 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including the hot tub, pool, and steam room, were a highlight of the stay, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience. (29 reviews)
  • The hot tub and steam room were spa-quality and provided a relaxing experience. (35 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Bernard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rhett, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Erinn, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nichole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alain, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sage, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Our tub didnt drain when having a shower and the tub leaked so when we stepped out of shower if you weren’t careful you could have fallen. Countertop where coffee pot goes was very dusty. Starting to feel run down. We have stayed here many times.
2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Andy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Raymond, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Every time we go to Banff we stay at the Royal Canadian Lodge. The junior suite is perfect! Staff is so nice 😊 love this place
JoAnne, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms lots of space. Friendly staff
chayanna steenhart, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

We had a great stay at the Royal Canadian Lodge. The staff was welcoming and friendly and the rooms were clean and updated. Parking in the garage was very helpful especially in the winter. The breakfast needs to be improved...I think frozen potatoes were used. The white flour bagels (everything bagel not available) seemed like they were from a grocery store. The bacon/eggs were cooked just right. Not impressed with breakfast...we did not eat lunch or dinner there. Our server Elmer was outstanding! Friendly and professional. Neal/Concierge was also very helpful talking about where to go and see. The front desk person on Wed, Jan 22nd/evening shift was very nice.
4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Greg, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rosanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, clean room. The double queen room was very spacious.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shawn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to sleep

Staff was friendly and helpful. Beds were very comfortable
Grant, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Gregorio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My kids really enjoyed the robot, Banffy and the staff were really great! Tub in bathroom was in rough shape and the layout of room a bit odd but otherwise it was great!
Caitlyn, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, and very welcoming staff.
Kerrod, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

The beds and linens are very comfortable. The gas fireplace was a nice feature in the room we had. The pool/steam room/hot tub were spa quality and were really nice. The hotel is just a couple blocks away from the downtown area, so it is very convenient and walkable. The fixtures, carpeting and furniture are outdated but it is cozy. I would expect the soap products to be local but instead were full of chemicals and from overseas. Not even the same brand for the different items. All other hotels and spas in Canmore and Banff I have been to over the years have provided local disposable products, so I was disappointed to see this here. I also find it odd they would charge an additional fee for parking when there is abundant space in their parking garage for each room to have one car. I am from Calgary and have a lot of experience in the area.
Amanda, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Kelly, 2-night trip
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