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Royal Canadian Lodge

4 star hotel
8.8/10 Excellent
(1005 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Royal Canadian Lodge is a great option for families visiting Banff. Families consistently praise the spacious rooms, the kid-friendly pool (with hot tub and sauna), and the convenient location, within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops. The hotel also offers the added bonus of private roof access from select rooms, providing a relaxing space for families. While some guests noted minor issues with parking and inconsistent service levels, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.

Guest highlights

The kid-friendly pool, hot tub, and sauna
Spacious and comfortable rooms, some with private roof access
Convenient location near restaurants and shops
Helpful and friendly staff

About the hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a spa tub are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Banff, Royal Canadian Lodge is on the Strip and near a train station. Upper Hot Springs and Mount Norquay Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Bow Falls. Banff Park Museum and Cross Zee Ranch are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 am–10:00 am: cad 24 per person
Room service available

Spa

Facials
Massages

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Ski storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Free bicycle rentals
Indoor pool
Sauna
Spa services
Spa tub
Steam room

Conveniences

Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe

More

Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

12 reviews

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Latest reviews (12)

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Elizabeth

6 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Good hotel for families within walking distance to downtown Banff.
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norman

17 May 2024 - 18 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We had excellent experience at this hotel. The place is very clean and staff were extremely friendly. There is a nice little liquor store close by too! The kids love the pool.
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Alistair

29 Feb 2024 - 5 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Spacious room right on Banff Avenue. Very helpful staff. Easy access to transit to get around Banff and to the three major ski hills. Had a crib available for our infant.
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Sheryl

3 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We stayed here with our 8-year-old twin sons and they loved it. The pool with its hot tub and sauna is very kid-friendly and we hung out there for hours. The rooms are large, comfortable and very quiet. We were pleasantly surprised to learn we could open the door in our room and step outside onto the roof which had chairs and nice spots to relax. Our favourite Banff hotel.
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Richard

28 Sept 2023 - 1 Oct 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful 3 night stay at this boutique hotel for family of 4. Rooms are clean and nicely appointed. Good beds. Two bathroom sinks, with one separated from the shower and toilet area, was a nice touch of convenience for 4 occupants. Quiet location that is only 10 mins walk to Banff downtown and even closer to several restos. Some front desk staff are nicer and more helpful than others. The best we met was Jack from England. One thing to Improve is the one lane entrance and exit to parking garage which can be dangerous at times, almost got into a head on one time. A better system is needed there. Overall still highly recommended.
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Christopher

28 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2023
reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

The hotel was an excellent place for our family to stay at. The pool was a hit for us because it was small and quiet.
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Allan

17 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2023
reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

we like the deluxe junior suite
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Anau

Invalid Date - 7 Jan 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

We truly enjoyed our experience at this property. The staff was helpful, kind, and provided great customer service. From the concierge, to the front desk staff, this hotel has an amazing team of people. Our room was cozy, clean, and perfect for our family of three (we stayed in the junior suite). The little extras the hotel did made the stay ideal. Coming in from being outdoors in the cold to complimentary hot cider in the lobby was the perfect touch. I would highly recommend this hotel.
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Avdo

Invalid Date - 18 Dec 2022
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

Our stay was great we loved it, stayed with kids highly recommended
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Roberto

13 Sept 2022 - 16 Sept 2022
reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

walking distance from restaurants and shopping, we had a spacious junior suite. Didnt like the bed way to soft Annoying noice from a motor all night
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