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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property

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

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, Upper Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room One Queen

Standard Room One Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 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
(77 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier King Fireplace

Premier King Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Banff

A stay at Royal Canadian Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, within a 5-minute drive of Central Park and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tunnel Mountain and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Bow Falls.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site - 7 min drive - 3.7 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
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Hotel with a sauna, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
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.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Evergreen Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Banff? This hotel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Evergreen Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
The Evergreen Lounge - This lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Parking height restrictions apply

Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1041 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

4/10 Poor

Joan, Red Deer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property decor was dated and needed attention in places. Overall, the bed was fine and comfortable and the room was cleaned daily but different things were left each time e.g. sometimes we had a bathmat and sometimes not. The pool and whirlpool were great after long walks and exploring. The main pool is very cold though! It is about a 10 -15 min walk into Banff main centre. The parking was useful and priced at $20 CAD a night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an okay hotel. Not as nice as some of the others in town. The staff was not particularly friendly. The parking is terrible. The room was ok, but on the small side. The pool was a joke compared to the photos online, as was the small lobby. For what you pay, it was just average, nothing great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great location

Great location in the heart of Banff. Easy access and underground parking a plus. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farooq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
dated but staff is great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

VINAY

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Deeps

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

elena daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dark room sticky floors sink was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Priyal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Overland Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was a really nice place conveniently located to downtown Banff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gagan

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

6/10 Okay

tamara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Tired hotel with patchy service though great location and excellent concierge
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Lakewood

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not free. It was an extra charge of $26 per person for a typical buffet so we ate down the road with more choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mourad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Transportation access
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, very convenient, close to restaurant and bus stops. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Brentwood Bay

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property. We would absolutely stay here again. Reasonably large rooms, very large bathroom with the water closet separate from the vanity. Walking distance to downtown Banff. Convenient underground parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025