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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Experience the warmth of a crackling fire in our inviting lobby, featuring a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautiful floral arrangement.
Enjoy dining in this inviting space with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
Set amidst mature trees, The Royal Canadian Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with a mix of modern and traditional design.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling, chandelier, leather seating, and a stone fireplace.
Meetings take place in this spacious room with a long table, high ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Upper Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier King Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier King Fireplace

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

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Deluxe Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room Two Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room Two Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room One Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room One Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Banff

Central Banff getaway .Your stay at this Uptown District hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Central Park. Bow Falls and Cave and Basin National Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Upper Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Banff Gondola - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

4-star eco-certified hotel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
As a guest of Royal Canadian Lodge, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a 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 center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (225 square meters) 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured self 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

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.

Property 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-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
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each 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

How close is Royal Canadian Lodge to the airport?

Royal Canadian Lodge is 84.4 mi (95-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Canadian Lodge.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Canadian Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 24 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Canadian Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 20.95 per day.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a pool?

Royal Canadian Lodge features an indoor pool.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a restaurant?

Royal Canadian Lodge is home to The Evergreen Restaurant, which features international cuisine and light fare.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Canadian Lodge to downtown Banff?

Royal Canadian Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Banff.

Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 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

Katie

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

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhett

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kloten Claire D

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

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very grand time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations! We upgraded and it was so worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Junior suites are spacious. Great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to downtown. Very comfortable bed & room. Great water pressure in the shower. Tons of dining options within a 10 min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Salimah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Close walk to downtown Banff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Raluca

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karol

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall happy with the accommodation, only negative no complimentary water in room, this is usually standard in hotels. Front desk and concierge great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025