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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Front of property – evening/night
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Banff Gondola
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier King Fireplace

Premier King Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room One Queen

Standard Room One Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Banff

Royal Canadian Lodge puts you in the heart of Banff, within a 20-minute stroll of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Central Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, The Evergreen Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Evergreen Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to free bike hire. 2500 square feet (225 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Uptown District hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Bow Falls and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Banff Gondola - 10 min drive - 5.8 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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna
As a guest of Royal Canadian Lodge, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (225 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the eco-certified Royal Canadian Lodge. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq. m of conference space
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Canadian Lodge offers 99 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (CAD 20.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Royal Canadian Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yep, Royal Canadian Lodge has a secured self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 20.95 per day.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a pool?

Royal Canadian Lodge has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Royal Canadian Lodge features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes Royal Canadian Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Canadian Lodge.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

No, Royal Canadian Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Canadian Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1023 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

10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room changes

We had an unfortunate situation, our first room on the 2nd floor was lovely and spacious - but it smelled bad. (Turns out they had done some drain cleaning that resulted in a sewage smell for our room and the room above us) We first told a housekeeper who said she would let the manager know, but after two hours I went to the front desk. The front desk people were so nice and accommodating, and changed our room. However, it left us sitting in our room with our bags for about 90 minutes while they tried to find a room. They finally relocated us to a first floor room on the front of the hotel. It was located right by the front walk so everyone walking by could see in. We had requested a high floor, so this was not really what we wanted, but we had wasted so much time by that point we took the first floor room. I was disappointed they didn't comp us in some way for the inconvenience. However, it is a lovely place and close enough to walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated Lodge hotel

Dark and dated decor throughout. Dining room especially dark with little natural light. Expensive for what it was. But captive audience in Banff, so can set price. Book as far ahead as possible for the town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Port Orchard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Very quiet, room was modern and clean. Easy walk to Banff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed in a junior suite. I was very disappointed at the accommodations. The room was a fairly good size but very outdated decor. The room looks like it was done in the 90’s, down to the small jetted tub. Cracked tile in the bathroom. The bath towels were probably the smallest and thinnest towels I have seen in a hotel. For the price paid for the upgraded room I would expect more. Definitely not worth the cost and I would not stay there in the future unless it underwent a major renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, cozy hotel. Excellent food. Would have liked if breakfast had been included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was located near the airport. Service was excellent and breakfast filled the bill. we stayed twice; at the beginning of hour isit and at the end. Loved the staff. Rooms comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Banff2025

Although our flight from US canceled due to weather they refused issue credit and we called 2 pm day of arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sehnaz seyma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive, but not for Banff. I would recommend to anyone. Close to everything. Buses and taxies everywhere and lovely walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel but the Dining Room prices were quite high which may account for
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

RUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marie Kathleen

The location is good. It’s in the middle of Banff. You could take a very inexpensive bus into town if you didn’t want to walk. . It needed tender, loving care to make it excellent. The staff was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and Staff were great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after hiking for many days in Banff. The hotel is very much a ‘90s throwback, but clean and nice. The pool and hot tub were welcome after so much hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suneeta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yumiko

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cool little bar inside to grab a drink
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025