A truly 5 star experience…read more Location perfection achieved :Peaks hotel is literally steps away from the core of downtown shopping and dining. The ski shuttle also stops right outside. We loved the detail paid to a comfortable stay : Gear storage, laundry, ev chargers that work, a wash stall for cars, heated garage. Plus in your room a nespresso machine and fancy local tea. We never ventured across the street to check it out but there is a pool, sauna, and hot tub plus ski rental and tune shop at the sister property. The rooms are brand new and beautiful. We loved the spa like shower and even the huge bath sheets. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends!

I stayed here in downtown Banff, and it was very comfortable. The room was a good size, and the…read morebathroom was pretty nice. I had a hard time figuring out how to use the shower, but luckily my husband knew what to do. It would have also been nice if the shower had a shelf for the toiletries. For the elderly, pregnant, or people with physical disabilities, it would have been hard to reach to the floor for their toiletries. There is only an uneven soap dish in the shower. But the bed was pretty comfortable, and the location was amazing! You could walk anywhere in downtown!

I was there from Saturday to Monday for a work conference…read more staff: pleasant. To be honest I did not interact with them too much except for at breakfast buffet and they were friendly. service: front desk staff friendly, restaurant staff friendly, staff in conference area friendly. They were discrete as to not interrupt conference and still kept everything running smoothly. establishment: nice, quaint, comfortable rooms - from style - but perfect for sleeping and desk area to work. Bathrooms big and roomy. Conference room nice and big with big windows to outside. Restaurant fantastic. Great food and nice big windows to see the scenery while you eat! food: great! Buffet breakfast nice big spread and variety. Just the buffet lines were awkward - please find a smoother system for making the buffet lines. Buffet lunch was great - Indian/Mediterranean foods and flavour! Conference food and health breaks were a nice variety.

This place is off the chain amazing!…read more I went to a welcome party here recently for a weekend event and was blown away by the Banff Centre campus. GORGEOUS!!!! Words simply cannot do this place justice. Check out Three Ravens here to dine on culinary student delight! Creativity and nature are oozing from every corner. There's a free museum here as well you've got to check out. Basically, if you're going to Banff - visit here. And if you have the opportunity to come here for a conference or work retreat, don't think twice - say yes instantly!

Just wow! From start to finish we were well taken care of and service was amazing. Yes it was more…read moreexpensive but for the price and quality of the food it was worth it. We were told about it through a bar tender and he thought it was the hidden gem of Banff, we agree. To start, the bread was baked fresh right before it was brought to our table and was infused with garlic. It was complimented by a sea salt butter and oil/balsamic spread. It was to die for and probably some of the best bread I've ever tasted, and I LOVE bread. For an appetizer we had the calamari. It was good, but I would only rate it a 3/5, because it was a little bland and it could have used more spices, but it was complimented nicely by the spicy salsa sauce. I had the roselline, which was fresh pasta made in the restaurant rolled with ham and cheese and smothered with a tomato soup like base. It was incredible and I thought a great price for the amount you paid. My boyfriend had the salmon and it was exquisite. It melted in your mouth and the crust that encased the top was perfect. To complete our experience the service was incredible and probably the best we received the entire trip. The restaurant was intimate and had a open concept with windows on the roof to get a outside view. Unfortunately no mountain view though. It was casual but yet classy and we couldn't have been any more impressed with our date.

4 stars for food, 5 stars for service,…read more 5 stars for location Our server was this British guy, who was so helpful in suggesting and helping us order our food. It was a fantastic experience. We sat outside, which is basically covered but the left side faces the mountain and the backyard feels like a forest. It was a good location. The food is quite expensive, even for NYC - let me start with that. It's a Fine Dining place. We ordered the lobster fettuccini, the penne, the salmon and the tiramisu. The lobster fettuccini was about 4/5, I liked the sauce a lot, the pasta was well done - the lobster did not feel that fresh though. The salmon was 5/5. It was very well done, the penne was good but the sauce was okay at best - 3.5/5. They also gave us a palate cleanser (lemon gelato) which was a desert by itself! (so good!) The tiramisu was a let down - it was oddly creamy and had a feeling of cocoa - i'd give it a 2.5/5 Overall, a great experience! If you're looking for Italian fine dining you should go here :)

As golfers, no matter where we are, we are looking to try out a local course. This one was a…read moredestination course. So beautiful. Forward tees were around 4700 yds which is a little short but fit well with my game. You could do red/gold combo for 5000 yds but I stuck with red only. It helped as I didn't have to hit over long grass or other hazards. The course was in great shape. Fairways were green, greens rolled true, some tee boxes were a little rough but over all in great shape. Not a ton of water but lots of sand and some narrow fairways. The course was busy and we were paired with a member which was as great as he had lots of insight as to how to play each hole. Staff was helpful. The round was slow, around 4.5 hours but there were a lot of people on the course. Carts had gps and nice seating. The views were outstanding. So many picture perfect backdrops throughout the course. It was pricey but we loved it.

I had the rare opportunity to play the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course (The Stanley Thompson 18)…read morewith some international friends. This is a bucket list golf course for many golfers. The course has won many prestigious awards for being not only a top course in Canada but in the entire world. The course is set on the Bow River and you are surrounded by majestic mountains. The pictures will not do it justice as I spend more time gawking at my environment than focusing on my game. The course is almost 100 years old, so it's a fairly straight-forward design with larger round greens and straight & flatter fairways. The challenges here are the bunkers and keeping the ball between the trees. The highlight hole is hole#4, which is a Par3 called the Devil's Cauldron where you hit down to a green 100ft below you while looking straight into the prettiest mountainside in North America. Watching the ball fly and drift down again this backdrop is amazing. You are really paying for the scenery and location...if you airlifted the hole/course designs out of Banff and placed in the AZ desert it wouldn't garner much attention. The wildlife around the course is very prevalent. I saw a lot of elk and deer, and then on the 16th tee we saw a black bear cub. We are just glad we didn't run into mama bear! On the day we played, there was no running water, which meant no indoor toilet use and no hot food. This was disappointing, but I'm sure it's been resolved by the time you're reading this. The other eye-popper is the green fee can range up to over $500 CAD, luckily we had a deal and paid ~$140 US. For $140 US I would play again if I was back in the area. Overall, this was a very memorable experience and I highly recommend to at least play it once if you're a golf fanatic.

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.

Wonderful rooms right on the main hotel region. Absolutely wonderful spa and rooftop hot tub…read more Would stay here again for sure. 2 (very small) reasons it's not 5 star amazing: 1) Walking to and from hot tub outside was a bit challenging in frigid weather. I guess I'm not Canadian, and I got used to it, but having a bit more wind protection on the exterior walkways would have been nice - or warmer robes.... Not an issue in summer and not a huge deal in winter but worth knowing. 2) Restaurant isn't great. Mid level chain place. Much better options in town. Staff great loved the spacious rooms and ski lockers.

Canoe Hotel and Suites - Banff, Alberta…read more Following the itinerary created for me by Rail Expert Kevin Guadagnoli through Amtrak Vacations, I left Jasper and headed to Banff, aboard a tour bus operated by Brewster Transportation. While I was not able to participate in the 9-hour excursion to the Columbia Ice Fields that Kevin had booked for me (I was late when that tour departed from my hotel to Jasper via the Ice Fields to Banff), Brewster offered a bus direct from Jasper to Banff, sans icefield exploration, for CA$168, and I arrived in Banff in late afternoon. As had been the case throughout this custom-built trip, Kevin did a great job of choosing my hotel in Banff: he booked my room at The Canoe Hotel and Suites, in the heart of Banff. The Canoe Hotel appears to get its name from the structure itself, which consists of four levels cleverly arranged to look like canoes. The room included a gas fireplace, and a spacious balcony on the fourth floor. My room was within a few minutes' walk to three heated outdoor pools, a sauna, and an outdoor fire area. I found the hotel to be an impressive presence in Banff. Located in Banff's Uptown District (on Banff Avenue), the Canoe is within a ten-minute walk of pretty much all of what Banff offers. The hotel houses Sudden Sally, a full-service bar and restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating, and beautiful vistas wherever you look. It's adjacent to The Otter Hotel and its restaurant, Good Folks, which likewise offers a full-service bar and restaurant. For the budge-minded and for those who crave honest-to-goodness root beer, there's an A&W directly across the street from the Canoe. Front desk staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Upon my arrival the staff double-checked my reservations for trips scheduled for the next two days - one to visit Banff's glorious waterfalls and one that would take me from Banff to Calgary on the last day of my vacation. Included with the room were two passes allowing me to use local transportation to visit more of the village. On my second day there I joined an 8-hour excursion to nearby waterfalls, and on my third day I completed my vacation joining a 2-hour bus trip to Calgary Airport.

What a gorgeous hotel. We liked how you can park right outside your suite. The views were…read morespectacular and everything was calm and peaceful. The tea options in the lobby were so nice, we really enjoyed relaxing with a cup of tea and soaking in the views. It was fairly spacious and the amenities were great. Can definitely see us coming back.

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

Fabulous authentic art! Many pieces from While vacationing in Canada, we fell in love with the…read moreunique creations by Canadian First Nation artists. In this beautifully appointed gallery you will find stone carvings, metal works, paintings, charcoal, stunning handmade jewelry and much more. We love our carving of two nestling polar bears sculpted by an Inuit. So gorgeous and the pose of the bears together is wonderful. Paola Perez, Gallery Assistant, provided information on the artist and packed the bears securely for shipping. They arrived quickly and look beautiful in our living area.

From the owner: Established in 1974 Canada House Gallery is one of Canada's most vibrant and unique commercial art…read moregalleries. The distinctive collection focuses on contemporary paintings, sculpture and jewellery by renowned and respected Canadian artists. Recognized in 2002 by our peers, we were accepted into the Art Dealers Association of Canada. Over the years, Canada House Gallery has earned a reputation for excellence in the Canadian art community. We have become a destination for art lovers throughout Alberta, Canada and abroad. Open 7 days a week, we strive to keep the gallery accessible, interesting and diverse. The comprehensive and continually updated website has much to do with the reach of Canada House Gallery. Collectors from around the world can roam freely, view the collection that we have on hand and trust the accuracy of what they see on our website. Our motto is "Always fresh, new and individual".

Pros - Very quiet location and a short walk from downtown…read more - Unique interior with a strange electric "fireplace" that provides interesting light at night. - Soaking Tub is great for long hot baths. - Very comfy mattress for nice, quiet night of sleep - Laura was very kind and gave us a great tour on arrival. - Lee was also very kind and engaged in conversation whenever we saw him. - Great location for viewing wildlife on the path into town. Suggestions - We stayed in the "Coach House". It would be nice if there was an electric coffee and hot water maker in the rooms. Getting tea and coffee from the main building and taking it across the parking lot to your room is tough, especially in the snow and ice. - They need to put some kind of holders for soap, shampoo and conditioner in the showers. - The channel guide on the TV needs to be edited to remove the channels not available. it takes forever to go through the guide. If you want a quiet, unique experience without the hustle and bustle of a hotel, this is the place for you.

Beautiful property and the most intimate and personal of the 3 places we stayed in Banff. It was…read morethe least expensive bc we booked this stay week of. Upon arrive at the house, there is a spot to pull up at and check-in. The staff gives you a nice tour. There is a good selection of local teas, coffees, hot chocolate, utensils, etc available to you 24/7. Breakfast is served 8:00-9:30. Due to the limited hours we missed it our first day because we had to head out early to the ice field parkway. We booked the king deluxe, which was located in the carriage house. It had a beautiful extra large soaking tub, radiant heated shower floor, bar sink, mini fridge, sun window, screened patio, and faux fireplace. I had a wonderful spa like soak every evening. Perfect after a cold and rainy day exploring Banff. There are also plenty of books, games, and puzzles available in the main house.

I absolutely adore this hotel!!!! First off, it's super weird that this is the only Marriott…read moreproperty in the area. I didn't know what to expect but I'm so glad I gave this a try. The town of Banff is filled with hostels, so it actually makes sense that this is a super chill place to hangout with good vibes. There's a ton of fun common space filled with games and couches. You can see storage lockers, bikes, and there's even a movie theater room. The check-in is at the bar where you receive a token for a free welcome drink. There's also a "food truck" which serves some food. There's a huge hot tub that's as big as the pool to relax after a long day of hiking. Location- It's right on the edge of town so it's super easy access in and out. Parking was just under 20 bucks but there's actually plenty of free street parking right behind the hotel. You can easily walk into town. Rooms- the rooms are adorable! They have a wilderness theme and they go all out on Banff. I could not believe the detail of the tiny crocheted moose head on the wall. So freaking adorable!! You can tell most of the rooms are designed to fit multiple people. The layout is probably a bit strange in comparison to a standard hotel room, but it's super fun for a mountain getaway. Loved all of the small details and the little connected patio. Couple small cons- the rug shed like crazy. My socks looked like they had a ton of dog fur. I remedied this by asking for a pair of slippers. I used the retro telephone and hit bedtime stories and got a long distance phone bill upon checkout; the front desk fixed it, but I thought it was strange. More pros- it happened to be my birthday, and I loved the personalized postcard in my room, along with extra drink tokens and goodies. Would definitely come back!

Love this hotel. There's an awesome pool and hot tub outdoors. The lobby is modern with lots of…read morespots to hang out. The rooms are decorated in an eclectic (expected for Moxy) but cozy style, and most importantly, the beds are comfy. We've stayed here a couple of times in Banff and were always sad when we had to leave.