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Royal Canadian Lodge

459 Banff Avenue, PO Box 1478, Banff AB T1L 1B4

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Nearest airport in our data

Calgary Airport

130 km

Distance as listed by the hotel catalogue; allow for traffic and the season.
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About this hotel

This upscale city hotel boasts a fantastic location in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just minutes from Banff city center with its shops, bars, and nightclubs. Public transport is readily accessible, only 10 meters away, and the nearest railway station is about 1 km from the hotel. Ski enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of a ski resort just 5 km away. The hotel offers 99 rooms, including 18 junior suites and 2 executive suites. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a 24-hour reception desk, currency exchange, cloakroom, bar, restaurant, two conference rooms, and public internet access. Room and laundry services are available, along with convenient car parking and garage facilities. The hotel is also a proud participant in the Green Partnership Program. Each spacious, luxurious room features classic décor with solid maple furnishings, granite accents, fine woodworking, percale linens, and Canadian artwork. Modern conveniences include an ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and terrycloth bathrobes, a direct-dial telephone, cable TV, radio, high-speed internet access, a safe, a small fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing equipment, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. All rooms feature double or king-sized beds and are non-smoking. Guests can relax and unwind in the hotel spa, complete with a saltwater soaking pool, hot tub, steam room, fitness equipment, and massage therapy treatments. Banff National Park offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, road and mountain biking, and canoeing. For golf enthusiasts, the nearest course is a mere 2 km from the hotel.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness centre
  • Ski access
  • Air conditioning
  • EV charging

Facilities and services

Facilities 30

  • Car park (20.95 CAD, extra charge)
  • Electric vehicle charging station (extra charge)
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (16:00–00:00)
  • Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service (extra charge)
  • Multilingual staff
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  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Ski storage
  • Electric kettle
  • Bikes available
  • Towels and bed linen

Catering 6

  • Bar (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room

Health & wellness 3

  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub

Entertainment & pools 1

  • Indoor freshwater pool (1)

Sports 8

  • Canoeing
  • Fitness
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Golf
  • Snowboarding
  • Skiing
  • Ski pass

Business 5

  • Conference room (2)
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Business centre
  • Audio-visual equipment rental

Meals 7

  • Breakfast (07:00–11:00)
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Hot breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Special dietary options

Payment methods 5

  • American Express
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 5

  • Identification card at arrival
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age (18)
  • Credit card is compulsory as a deposit, no deposit in cash is accepted

Rooms and suites

  • Junior suite

    King Deluxe Junior Suite with pullout

  • Room

    Standard Room (1 Queen or 2 Queen)

  • Room

    Standard 1 Queen

  • Room

    Premier King - Fireplace

  • Room

    Premier Rooms (1 King or 2 Queen) - Fireplace

Occupancy by room type

  • Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Junior suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Junior suiteup to 3 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 2 children)
  • Quadruple roomup to 6 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
  • Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Triple roomup to 5 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 4 children)
  • Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.

Location and surroundings

459 Banff Avenue, PO Box 1478, Banff AB T1L 1B4

  • Banff National Park0 m
  • Airport0 m
  • Harbour0 m
  • City centre500 m
  • Bus/Train station1 km
  • Golf course2 km
  • Calgary Airport130 km

Distances are straight-line figures from the catalogue. Roads, ferries, mountain passes and winter conditions can make the real journey much longer.

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Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Golf hotels
  • Most popular
  • Sport hotels

Key facts

Year of most recent renovation
2020
Number of floors (main building)
3
Single rooms
4
Double rooms
75
Junior suites
18

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 03/10/2026.

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