Just spent a wonderful night at the Earl Grey Lodge. Phil and Claire were absolutely AMAZING hosts…read morefor our party of three. They're there when you need them, and at a distance when you don't. I usually feel bed and breakfasts to be a bit stuffy, but this was the complete opposite. Their property has enough room to spread out, a very "mountain culture" feel, and access to all the amenities of Panorama Resort. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, with some unbelievably nice sheets. Breakfast was very European; meat, cheese, good bread, and coffee tea to perk you up. All in all, a fantastic stay and cannot wait to go back. Ditch the Invermere clutter and spend some time on the mountain!

We are staying at Panorama, walked up and looked at the menu and decided to try it. The restaurant…read moreis called the Cabin Smokehouse. 3 of us ordered ribs and one ordered paella. Sides are potato and skewered veggies. They were ok with substituting a salad on one order. The ribs were tender and good bbq sauce. I would have liked them heated a little warmer but not enough to send them back. The sundae dessert was good. The paella got high marks. Service was prompt and we were checked on often. Plenty of seating available. I would recommend.

We exchanged a week stay here through our timeshare. The reservation was simple and made online. We…read morecompleted a pre check-in online, so everything was ready upon our arrival. Our 3bd, 3ba unit was in a great location! It's an end unit with a gorgeous view of the Rocky Mountains and golf course. Staff was friendly and helpful during check-in. Our unit was clean and well stocked. As with most timeshares, they leave enough supplies to get you started for the week. Our unit has a washer and dryer, and full kitchen. This unit is great if you bring friends or family with you as it has an attached studio suite with its own kitchen and full bathroom. The beds are comfortable and linens nice quality. The grounds here are gorgeous and well kept. This resort offers many amenities including golf, outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, recreation room, fitness room, playground, and restaurant. They also have many bighorn sheep walking around. We're looking forward to exploring this beautiful area. Lake Louise and Banff National Park is about 1.5 hours drive. Would definitely recommend.

I've stayed here before, many years ago, and it was fantastic - clean, well maintained and close to…read morelots of beautiful areas. Things have obviously changed. Our unit was full of GIANT ants. The first day we walked in, we spotted 3 of them in the hallway and 1 in the master bedroom. We cleaned them out and didn't really think of it. Every single day for the next week, there were ants in the hallway. It was DISGUSTING. The front desk only seemed mildly concerned. They sent someone to spray, but that obivously didn't help. They finally offered to move us, but we only had a couple nights left by then. I have photos and videos of this apparant ant infestation. Gross. Don't stay here.

I am reviewing the food only. I haven't stayed here…read more In general the food was good. Our server was fantastic. What completely annoyed me was that a heavy umbrella fell on me. I managed to grip it. Hubby grabbed it and the manager came along and closed it, but didn't offer any compensation which could have been a really bad time which if I didn't catch it would have knocked me in the head really hard. And none of the staff seemed to care. They also didn't care that my husband was holding up the damn thing until finally someone came to fix the situation. This should of been compensated. Either with another drink, a dessert, or my meal off. I didn't even get an apology. I have heard mixed reviews of this place and I would say try some where else. The fact that the restaurant manager didn't even apologize should say something. I won't even bother with the review of the food. The fact that I was almost clubbed by the metal part of a big umbrella and no one really made my dinner better, says alot from this place.

The location and outside of the resort is nice enough but the rooms are terrible. Also, paper thin…read morewalls. You can hear your neighbors brushing their teeth! Horrible experience. Will stay elsewhere next time we are in town.

I'm giving this a very generous 3 stars, but tbh if you're booking a powder highway journey I'd…read moregive this one a miss. We stayed at "the approach". The upside is that you're just a few steps from the lift. The downside is that you'll be schlepping gear and bags up several flights of stairs as there are no ramps or elevators. If lot 1 is full? Then you have to schlep your gear on an open air mini gondola. Luckily we got parking in lot 1. Pros : New building. Access to the hot spring pools but there is also an outdoor tub in the approach. Laundry, gym, etc all on site. Cons (and why we will never return): -For the amount of housing food options are extremely limited. On Monday evenings the bar is the only food option. There was an hour +, wait for a table. On Tuesday the other restaurant was totally booked. Which left the bar again. -We are here at the end of Feb and coverage is extremely light. Off piste had brush and stumps exposed and on piste had gravel and chunks of tree debris open. We called it a day after half a day since we didn't bring our rock skis. Can't recommend this one.

An overpriced place. Went during the summer, it felt like it was a cash grab for all the rides…read more The swimming pools are worth it.

Beautiful place! Been here four times now with my Doberman. I love how they are so relaxed with…read moreyour dogs and horses. Both can roam free in the valley where there are eight cabins of different sizes. I stay in the Bill Yearling cabin with a great deck and amazing views. From the resort travel a gravel road for 15 minutes to the highway and then another 15 to Radium Hot Springs. Will always be back.

My wife and I had our wedding here. If you're considering having your special day here - in short:…read moredo it. The folks at Nipika really know what they're doing. The planning phase: Marni and Bev were extremely helpful, from managing the cabin payments to suggestions on where to host the various parts of the day. The food: Options were delicious. A couple of our friends are vegan, two are celiacs. The staff were very accomadating, and the food we had in the end was amazing (prime rib with yorkshire puddings: delicious). Ann, the caterer, did a great job. The cabins: They're awesome. Beautiful and rustic, yet with all the modern amenities you'd expect. Everything is clean and well maintained. A few of them have large decks, perfect for having little mini-gatherings throughout the weekend. The barn (for speeches, dinner and dancing): Just great. Two floors, just enough space. I think we had 70 people or so, and we squeezed in. After dinner we just moved the tables aside and had plenty of space. They have a projector if you want to put anything up, and a nice sound system. We had a DJ, and there was space for him to set up as well. And a few random notes: - Marni is the best. She drove us all over the place with our photographer to get some truly amazing photos. Seriously, the photo tour was priceless. - The grounds are beautiful. If you're a city-dweller like us, it was such a lovely change of pace to have those beautiful mountain views. My family really enjoyed it as well. - It rained (Heavily!) during our ceremony, outside. We were initially panicking but Marni and the rest handled it like pros, wiping down the benches and handing out umbrellas. They even had a cart to give rides to the grandparents. It ended up being a great time. We were going to have a toast outside afterwards, but we just moved it to the barn instead. They transported the champagne and glasses so quickly no one even realized the plan had changed! - They have so many awesome lawn games to play. I only wish we had more spare time to enjoy them! Everyone had something fun to do, all the time. - They were super accommodating. We got a keg and big batch of donuts from inveremere, and they offered to drive them in the day of for us! - They recommended putting down some small lights to mark the path between barn and cabins. We did it, and it was definitely worthwhile - it gets dark! I'd give them 6/5 if I could. Worth every penny. My only regret is we couldn't stay longer!

Found this online while looking for accommodation in Canmore a Rocky Mountain get away. More of a…read morestaycation. We booked a week and had a wonderful stay. The resort is very mountainous looking resort on the outside, in fact very inviting. This location is on the outskirts of the busy Canmore Town. With hiking trails to town or by the river. The staff very friendly and accommodating upon checkin. There is 2 levels of underground parking for guests. Upon arriving to our suite as we entered it was like entering a apartment full kitchen with counter seating for 4 and huge table, 2 bedrooms, 2 huge bathrooms, washer and dryer, living room with fireplace, a balcony with BBQ. Looking over the courtyard and pool. Considering how full this resort was with guests, it's very quiet inside the unit. There is a cafe connected to the resort called Black Dog Cafe. Note: stay away it's very over priced below par food with very slow service. Better off going to Tim Hortons down the road for half the price and fresh hot breakfast. There is a cute Deli called Bohemian smoked meat Czech Deli across the street highly recommend! Freshly made sandwiches and soups. In the Garden centre of all places is a Tea house with gourmet Japanese breakfast or Lunch made fresh everyday called Wagashi. This resort is very well situated amongst the mountains and away from town. Will be back in the future had a fantastic stay.

A Good Price Might Not Be A Good Deal…read more.......... Our family of 5 from California...3 from Los Angeles and 2 from around San Luis Obispo...chose the Canadian Rockies to get together for a week to celebrate a couple of milestone birthdays and a 25th anniversary. We chose Canmore since it was less expensive than Banff and a VRBO in Stoneridge because it seemed a nice place at a reasonable price. We were wrong. Pros: - Stoneridge looks nice from the outside - Our 3 bedroom unit had enough space for 5 family members - We had an end unit, #303, so the views and balcony facing the mountains were very nice - Our walls were white and furnishings somewhat modern - The pool and jacuzzi were fine - Communications with Rockies Rentals, the management firm of our unit, both before and during our week were very good. They promptly responded to most requests....especially Athira - A small restaurant, the Black Dog Cafe, is next to Stoneridge. They make great drinks, serve fine pastries...and really do have a friendly big black dog. Cons: - Stoneridge might look okay from the street, but it's just a 4 story apartment building from the 1980s - We had enough space, but the atmosphere was like my first place in the 1970s with lots of cheap brown wood, hollow doors and "well used" appliances - The hallway outside our unit, #303, reminded us of the movie "The Shining" where a little boy rode his tricycle and repeated the word "redrum". They're long, dark and drab...especially during the day. - Upon arrival on a Saturday, many things were wrong: - The dishwasher was broken - The vacuum cleaner was broken - There were no tissues - The broom was very full of dust - We had 2 soggy bathrobes hanging in the main bedroom closet - Carpets were dirty and, last but not least..... - Lots of black mold in the shower of the main bathroom (the pictures don't do it justice) So what happened with each item? The management company, Rockies Rentals, said: - Dishwasher: "We'll try to get someone quickly". It was Labor Day weekend so not much happened until Tuesday when they said "sorry. Still trying". Meanwhile, we washed everything and put them on racks in the washer to dry. By Thursday, they offered to come by and wash dishes for us daily. Since Friday was our last full day, I said "no thanks". - Vacuum: They replaced it the next day - Tissues: They brought a box for each of the 2 bathrooms - Broom: We just didn't use it - Bathrobes: "They're clean. It's policy to let them hang dry". They brought 2 dry ones the next day. - Carpets: I don't know.....but we used the replacement vacuum to do it ourselves - Black mold: We never heard back.....so I sprayed the shower THOROUGHLY and DAILY with Clorox stocked in the unit (see photo) A few other notes: - The washer and dryer were small. About the size of a refrigerator in a college dorm room - Kitchen appliances worked, but showed lots of wear and tear - There's no garbage disposal in the kitchen - The only bins big enough for bags of regular garbage are dumpsters behind big doors on the 1st floor of parking - Parking is on 2 levels under the 4 floors of units. There are many spaces, but it's dark and tight. Prepare to be a nimble parker and bring a flashlight. For our 3 bedroom unit (one with bunk beds), we paid $6,632 for 7 nights or $947 per night. Take what you want from this experience. Good thing I'm not an attorney.

This motel is not what we had hoped for. There is a musty smell. The floors were dirty. You could…read moresee barefoot prints and smeared food on the floor. Unfortunately I couldn't recommend anyone staying here.

Great little place, spotless rooms, friendly staff, great price. Is stay here any timeread more

We've had such a wonderful time! The units are spacious, well equipped and clean. Onsite amenities…read moreare fabulous! We've been in the pool every day. the outdoor hot tubs are a great way to relax. Hot water, fresh mountain air and sunshine. Amazing! Views are world-class! The whole place is really friendly, lots of young families, which is great for us as there's instant friends for our daughter. Most guests are owners and have been coming for decades. Super casual, totally comfortable, beautiful, relaxing. Everything we needed! Note. No store or restaurant on site. Bring your own groceries. We've loved the kitchen with dishwasher and laundry facilities! A perfect family vacation!

This resort is built within a golf course. You'll most probably get a dent in your car or get your…read morewindshield smashed by a golf ball. The staff doesn't care about it as it is pretty common. You have to pay for internet, there is no phone in the rooms, furniture is outdated (approx 25 yo), cheap blinds (no curtain) - can't sleep in, appliances are very noisy. Worst place I've been in BC.

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

Great location with underground parking. Very helpful staff. We ate breakfast at Pacini the…read morerestaurant attached and it was very good. It has beautiful decor and is very clean.

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.