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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Room One Queen

Standard Room One Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room Two Queen

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier King Fireplace

Premier King Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier King Room With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Rooms

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premier Rooms With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Banff

A stay at Royal Canadian Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, within a 5-minute drive of Central Park and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tunnel Mountain and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Bow Falls.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Glacier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Hotel with a sauna, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Royal Canadian Lodge offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Evergreen Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Banff? This hotel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 20.95 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 24 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Evergreen Lounge
  • The Evergreen Restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to April 22 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 24 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20.95 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1047 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1047 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I just thought for the price I can get a luxury hotel in downtown Vancouver. I know Banff is sought after. Staff was amazing thought but the food in the hotel was mediocre at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kurt, Park Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We checked in on September 6th and until the night of the 10th had problems with our room keys. They were swapped out, still didn't work. A worker was sent to our room and repaired the door lock. The next morning it didn't work again. And to make matters worse, the front clerk told us that evening that "the key worked for us." The next morning it didn't work again, we asked a different front clerk to come up and try it, it wouldn't work for her either. After that we were given one master key to use for the final day and a half. It was bothersome to have to chase down someone to let us into our room, and then also have a worker doubt us about the lock issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Overpriced when compared to neighboring properties. Spa is in poor condition. Restaurant marginal. Go down the road toward downtown you’ll find superior properties for less
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, nice facilities. Indoor hot tub was great after a day of hiking and biking. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that was very helpful with facilitating travel, park passes, etc. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danyelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arcelita R

Travelled with group

Comfort away from home

It’s perfectly comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Most of the staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , welcoming, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Needs a Refresh

Pleasant front desk staff, horrible bar staff. They need to learn how to make a martini. Everywhere else in Banff makes great ones. Hotel was very comfortable but is in dire need of a refresh. Decor is stuck in the 80s. Rather expensive, all things considered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ABC
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the efficient check in service! Our Junior Suite was SWEET! Very spacious and comfy sitting room and bedroom area and bathroom was top notch! , bathroom was well supplied with amenities and shower was divine. Only downsize was the staff in the bar area who appeared to be inexperienced in mixing and knowledge of beverages offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained , friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Orazio

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convienent, to the Town of Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025