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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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

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, Victoria Glacier
    ‪2 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)

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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Standard Room Two Queen

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 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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Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 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

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Premier King Fireplace

Premier King Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 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

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

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 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 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
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 business-friendly 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
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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.

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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 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
  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 20.95 per night (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 covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 20.95 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 644 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1043 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

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for size of room was not good. Very small room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yingzi

Travelled with family
Room is specious, but dated. It is not worthy of the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thanh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience overall. I would recommend the hotel to take extra care for the water faucets, there was mould at the spot where the water comes out, and water boiler could be cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Langley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walking distance to the village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
there were cracks in the bathroom floor that could cut a person’s foot. Not one day did they replace the towels properly after cleaning. Sometimes we had a full set and sometimes not.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to the heart of Banff. Good hotel overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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