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Royal Canadian Lodge

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

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Royal Canadian Lodge

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Premier King Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Serves lunch and dinner

Overview of Royal Canadian Lodge

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Popular LocationSamesun Backpackers Banff & the Beaver Bar2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBanff National Park Information Centre8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBanff Station13 min walk
  • AirportCalgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)89 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premier King Fireplace

Premier King Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier King Fireplace

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room Two Queen

Standard Room Two Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room Two Queen

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room One Queen

Standard Room One Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room One Queen

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Premier Two Queen Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Banff

Uptown District stay.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 Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 8 min walk
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 15 min walk
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive
  • Banff Gondola - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 13 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Park Distillery - 10 min walk
  • Masala Authentic Indian Cuisine - 16 min walk
  • BeaverTails - 12 min walk
  • Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - 12 min walk
  • Farm & Fire - 10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

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 spa 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. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Royal Canadian Lodge. For a fee, parking is available.

This 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 Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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
  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 19.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (CAD 19.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Spa tub
  • 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

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

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 24–30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 19.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: CAD 19.95 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 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 89.5 mi (89-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Canadian Lodge?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Canadian Lodge on Apr 21, 2024 start from $125.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 19.95 per day, and valet parking for CAD 19.95 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gteat place to explore banff from
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff!! Loved the underground parking!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to downtown Banff, nice pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the mineral hot tub and hotel was very quiet. We did not like initially being put in a room right next to the excavator construction next door. The bottom sheets were weirdly not tucked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather-Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms, close to get to everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023