Royal Canadian Lodge - Banff

4-star lodge on Banff Avenue in Banff National Park with a grotto-style mineral pool and locally sourced dining

Amenities

The Royal Canadian Lodge offers a grotto-inspired mineral pool, a hot tub, and a steam room for relaxation after outdoor activities. Guests have access to a fitness center open daily from 10 am to 11 pm and complimentary cruiser or mountain bike rentals during the summer season. The hotel provides ski storage lockers, hiking pole rentals in summer, and an on-site electric vehicle charging station.

Dining

The Evergreen Restaurant & Lounge showcases Canadian cuisine made with regional ingredients and includes an extensive wine list. Room service is available for added convenience, and guests staying on the Local Experience Package receive a $15 nightly food and beverage credit at the Evergreen Restaurant. The hotel also offers catering for events with locally inspired dishes.

Rooms

Room options at the Banff Royal Canadian Lodge include Premier Two Queens Fireplace rooms and Executive Suites, many with wood-burning fireplaces and direct garden access. Newly renovated guestrooms feature upgraded finishes, stylish furnishings, and bathrooms with separate toilet and shower rooms plus double sinks. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free toiletries, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Location

The Royal Canadian Lodge Banff sits on Banff Avenue, a 10-minute walk from downtown Banff with shops and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Banff Park Museum, The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and Vermilion Lakes. The hotel is minutes from SkiBig3 lift ticket access for Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay ski areas, plus the Banff Gondola.

Wellness & Business

The grotto-style wellness area features a saltwater mineral pool, hot tub, and steam room open late for guest use. Three versatile function rooms are available for corporate events and weddings, with customized planning services and locally inspired catering options. A full-service spa is not present, but the mineral pool and steam room provide relaxation, and the hotel also offers a 24-hour concierge service for guest needs.

• Location: On Banff Avenue, 10-min walk from downtown, near SkiBig3 resorts
• Rooms: Premier Two Queens Fireplace rooms and Executive Suites with fireplaces
• Dining: Evergreen Restaurant & Lounge with regional Canadian cuisine
• Wellness: Grotto-inspired mineral pool, hot tub, and steam room
• Activities: Complimentary cruiser bikes and hiking poles (seasonal)
• Business: Three function rooms with customized event planning
• Package: Local Experience Package includes credits, bus pass, and museum discount