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1,256 reviews

Royal Canadian Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge

459 Banff Avenue, Banff, T1L 1C9, Alberta, Canada

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Skiing

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Royal Canadian Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge is a 4-star hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The address is 459 Banff Avenue, and the property sits about 0.5mi from the city center, making downtown sights easy to reach after a day in the mountains. With 1,256 reviews and prices starting from $147 per night, this lodge blends solid value with mountain-town charm.

On-site highlights include skiing access, a restaurant, and an indoor swimming pool with free access, plus a free fitness center and free wifi. Room features include air conditioning, a bathtub, free toiletries, and non-smoking rooms, while convenient touches like a 24-hour front desk and a bar round out the stay. Parking on site and private parking are available for an extra charge, and additional options such as meeting/banquet facilities, a golf course, and horseback riding carry extra fees. Live music or performances are offered free.

Sauna access is free, and room service adds a touch of convenience, complementing a range of amenities designed for comfort after mountain adventures.

Banff’s mountain retreat serves up a delightful mix of practical comfort and small-town charm. On-site highlights include skiing access, the Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge, and an indoor swimming pool with free access, plus a free fitness center and free wifi. A 24-hour front desk anchors the stay, with a bar for easy evenings. Parking on site is available for an extra charge, and options such as meeting/banquet facilities, a golf course, and horseback riding carry additional fees. Live music or performances are offered free, and sauna access is free, with room service adding a touch of convenience.

The wellness side shines with an all-season, adults-only indoor pool, inviting a relaxing dip after mountain adventures. The pool’s year-round availability pairs nicely with the complimentary sauna, creating a simple, soothing way to unwind before a night out in town or a quiet evening in.

A diverse range of rooms awaits, including Standard Rooms, Premier options with fireplaces, and various suites such as Junior and Deluxe Junior Suites. Accommodations feature configurations like king and queen beds across several layouts. When it comes to payments, cash is not accepted, with American Express, Visa, and Mastercard as accepted methods, while Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge provides on-site dining for meals and mingling.

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Junior Suite in Royal Canadian Lodge

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Deluxe Junior Suite

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This spacious room includes a 32" flat-screen TV, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a work desk. A fireplace and seating area are also available. A private bathroom offers 2 robes and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is provided.

Premier Two Queens Fireplace in Royal Canadian Lodge

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Premier, 2 Queen Size Beds, Fireplace

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring a fireplace, this spacious room includes a 32" flat-screen TV, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a work desk. A private bathroom offers 2 robes and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is provided.

Premier King Fireplace in Royal Canadian Lodge

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Premier, King Size, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring a fireplace, this spacious room includes a 32" flat-screen TV, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a work desk. A private bathroom offers 2 robes and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is provided.

Standard Room One Queen in Royal Canadian Lodge

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Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This room includes a 32" flat-screen TV, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a work desk. A private bathroom offers 2 robes and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is provided.

Standard Room Two Queens in Royal Canadian Lodge

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Two Queen Beds

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Premier, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

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Two Queen Beds Premier

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Premier, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Premier King Bed

Junior Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Junior Suite Standard

Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Suite Standard

Standard Room

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Room Standard

Premier Double Room

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Premier

Junior Suite, Sofa, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Guest reviews

8.2

1,256 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Holly

9.1

November 2024

Overall, room was spacious and comfortable. We got comp upgrade so can't complain

Nothing really. Suggest they reduce heat in hot tub and steam room. It was up way too high to be comfortable. Also, probably need to overtly advise customers of $20 parking rate per day in the About section of property so that people are not caught unaware.

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Emma

8.2

September 2024

We celebrated our engagement and got a free upgrade. We’ve stayed before so knew what to expect. Rooms are big and comfy. Staff are friendly even the one who reminded us of the art guy from Beverley Hills cop! “Lemon twist!” Location is a short distance but a nice distance. There is paid parking.

The chlorine in the spa pool was way too strong. Skin burning strong. It was like that 2 years ago too!! The gym is really old. For the price, I’m sure upgrading some things would be essential. You have to pay $20 per night for parking and, the breakfast is NOT free! Again, for the price of the hotel, at least one of these things should be thrown in. There’s new competition on the block so check the freebies. It’s not always worth it if something isn’t “thrown in.”

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Jem

9.1

October 2024

The hotel had a very cosy "old-world" vibe - truth to be told, a little outdated in its wallpaper and carpeting, but overall it felt comfortable and homey. The room was huge, beds were extremely comfortable, and the bathroom was so large that it had two sinks! It's located a little further away from the town centre of Banff, so expect to walk 8-10 mins past several other inns and hotels before reaching the centre. That said, there are a couple of bus services right outside the hotel that you can utilise - just be prepared to wait.

My only nitpick is that the toiletries were small and very insufficient for two people; I had to supplement with my own travel toiletries.

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Dorottya

9.1

March 2025

I had the chance to stay at a recently renovated junior suit with fireplace, on the ground floor facing the street. The suit itself is really nice, the fireplace is excellent. Curtains are heavy enough to block out any light from the street but without the curtains there is no privacy in the room due to close proximity to the street. Also every morning at 6am a snowplow came to clean the hotel`s driveway which served as a wake-up call - upon check-in the receptionist did ask if I want a room on an upper floor in case the ground floor is too noisy so I knew I made a tradeoff of some noise in exchange for a renovated suit.

Please have some softer pillows - all pillows were thick and hard, no small pillows available even upon request. Also the heating is subpar - it is very loud and if it`s on, it nonstop works, started to blow cold air once it reached the target temperature... The electric fireplace was superb though at provided a lot of heat.

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Alan

9.1

March 2025

Third visit and we like the spacious rooms and relaxing style. A wee bit dated now but much more relaxing than some of the supposed modernised hotels with very corporate monochrome decor which is not so relaxing for a long holiday stay. We also love the pool is open until 11:00pm for a late night dip.

They used to clean car windows overnight which was a nice touch but didn't on this visit. We would like a more varied dining menu with slightly better pricing. There is so much competition for eating downtown but would be nice to eat in hotel more often.

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Aimee

8.2

May 2025

My family got the Junior Suite, it is big enough to accommodate 2 adults and 1 toddler. The resort is within 7-10 min leisure walk to the main shopping areas, along Banff Avenue but not as busy / loud to traffic as the other hotels that are closer to town. Parking was indoor and heated. The fee is $20/day.

Housekeeping failed to clean our room on the first day. We didn't put a do not disturb sign. When we came back to the hotel at 4pm to rest for a bit, we have to call guest services to send someone to clean our room. My toddler has special dietary requirements. I was told by the reception to go to the restaurant and ask help to get my child’s food reheated in the microwave. The kitchen staff wasn't accommodating and pushed back.The hotel should have a microwave for the guest to use, at least one in every floor or in a common area.

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Madeleine

8.2

December 2024

Adrian at the front desk was very kind and helpful! Parking was easy and the room was comfortable and clean. Pool/spa facilities were heavenly - hot tub was super hot and pool was nicely warmed. Beds were comfy and there were a lot of outlets.

The sheets on the bed weirdly didn't reach all the way to the foot of the bed on either queen bed in our room. Not sure why, it was just a little odd. The TVs are also a bit outdated and don't have access to streaming services so bring a HDMI cable if you'd like to use a laptop streaming service.

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Christine

10

December 2024

Excellent location on the quieter end of town but easily walkable to breweries, restaurants, and shops. The heated parking garage was a huge plus. Our suite was comfortable and quiet and the perfect place to unwind after a day of skiing. The hotel restaurant breakfast had plenty of options and was very convenient with its early opening time. Overall I would definitely recommend Royal Canadian Lodge.

It's a small thing but the slope into the garage was a bit steep and got a little icy on our stay, making the card swipe and entry into the garage a bit dicey. Other than that, our stay was superb.

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Peggy

9.1

January 2025

Friendly staff , heated parking and the room was great

Breakfast was terrible . 4 People in our group and no one enjoyed their food , I had the worst eggs benny in my life . I would NOT recommend eating there . I was not charged for my gross food but I also did not get breakfast and we had a very busy day planned . Also we were trying to get information about the bus system so we could go downtown and the woman working at the desk was very difficult to understand . So that was not helpful. We had search out someone else who could speak better English to get the information we needed .

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Andrew

8.2

February 2025

Big room with tons of space, an excellent bathroom and a fireplace!! Ability to open the window was a bonus to let fresh air in. Car park was big, warm and easy to access. Very friendly and useful concierge service who was extremely welcoming and all round a good place to base your Bannf / Lake Louise winter trip out of without the party crowd in house

$20 a night for the parking and no breakfast included - Breakfast isnt a big problem as I like to walk and see whats around but a parking fee during off peak was (car park was less than a third full every night).

Points of Interest Around Royal Canadian Lodge

Attractions

Canadian Rocky Mountains

0.5mi

Banff Via Ferrata

0.7mi

Mt. Norquay Ski Resort

0.7mi

Tunnel Mountain Drive

1.1mi

Bow Falls

1.2mi

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

1.5mi

Banff Upper Hot Springs

2.2mi

Banff Gondola

2.4mi

Sulphur Mountain

2.6mi

Banff Sunshine Village Ski Resort

9.9mi

Lake Minnewanka

10mi

Johnston Canyon

12.8mi

Kananaskis River

25mi

Banff National Park

26.8mi

Moraine Lake

28.7mi

Restaurants

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Royal Canadian Lodge

Skiing

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Royal Canadian Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Royal Canadian Lodge

At what times are check-in and check-out at Royal Canadian Lodge?

When you book a stay at Royal Canadian Lodge, you can access your room from 04:00 PM and should leave by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, there is parking available at Royal Canadian Lodge. The parking is private and on site. It costs C$21 per day and reservation is not required.

How much does a stay at Royal Canadian Lodge cost?

At Royal Canadian Lodge, you can find rates starting from $147. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

What types of rooms does Royal Canadian Lodge offer?

The Royal Canadian Lodge offers a variety of room types, including Standard Rooms with either one or two Queen beds, a Premier Two Queens Fireplace room, a Deluxe Junior Suite, and a Premier King Fireplace room. All rooms have a size of 323 sqft, except for the Deluxe Junior Suite which is 484 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child for the Standard and Deluxe rooms to 4 adults and 3 children for the Quadruple rooms.

Where can guests find entertainment in Royal Canadian Lodge?

Guests at Royal Canadian Lodge can make the most of their time by enjoying the hotel's leisure amenities. They can start their day by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool, or relaxing in the hot tub or sauna. For those looking for some exercise, the fitness center is available for a workout session.

The hotel also offers various outdoor activities such as skiing, horseback riding, cycling, hiking, and canoeing, allowing guests to explore the stunning surroundings.

After a long day, guests can unwind by the fireplace or enjoy live music performances in the hotel's bar. For dining options, they can visit the Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge located on-site, where they can savor delicious meals.

Overall, guests at Royal Canadian Lodge have plenty of options to spend their time, whether it's indulging in leisure amenities, outdoor activities, or enjoying a fine dining experience.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a pool for guests?

The Royal Canadian Lodge has one pool available. This pool is open all year round and is located indoors. However, there are age restrictions, and it is only available for adults.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Royal Canadian Lodge has a restaurant on site called Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Royal Canadian Lodge does not accept cash payments. They only accept credit cards such as American Express, Mastercard, and Visa for payment.