Royal Canadian Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (1422 reviews)
459 Banff Avenue , Banff , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Good value for money
Excellent food
Cons:
Service issues
Renovation disruptions
Lack of timely breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
While the rooms were clean, overall hotel cleanliness was impacted by negative service issues and renovations.
Service
9.03
Service seemed adequate for some, though there were notable issues with incorrect information from staff.
Location
9.07
The hotel is excellently located in Banff, close to shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.52
Rooms are spacious and well-designed with some mentioned issues like cable issues in specific rooms.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities such as the hot tub were enjoyed, but some users faced issues during their stay.
Value for Money
8.51
The hotel offers good value for the price paid, especially considering upgrades.
Food and Beverage
8.56
The restaurant had great specials every night and the food received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall a good experience despite some service and renovation issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:41

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the indoor mineral swimming pool and rejuvenating spa services during your stay. Each room is equipped with modern comforts like a 37" LCD TV, free WiFi, and plush bathrobes.

Culinary Delights
Savor locally sourced delicacies at Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge, or opt for the convenience of in-room dining. The on-site restaurant offers a delectable culinary experience for all guests.

Adventure Awaits
Explore nearby ski and hiking trails, experience thrilling whitewater rafting, and unwind in natural hot springs. With Banff Gondola just a short drive away, the possibilities for adventure are endless.

Book your unforgettable stay at Banff Royal Canadian Lodge now to experience luxury, culinary excellence, and thrilling adventures all in one place.

Important information:

Please note that if 5 or more rooms are booked, different policies and supplements will apply.

Please note pool use requires a reservation and special conditions at this time. Contact the property for more information.

Please note that for guests paying directly at the property, the property reserves the right to pre-authorize the credit card for the first night's tariff at the time of booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 20.95 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1422 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Adrian • family_with_children • ch
10
Perfekt
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • tw
8
Pros:

Newly renovated rooms and huge bathroom

Cons:

Lobby is dated

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Stirling • couple • gb
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • couple • gb
8
Good stay
Pros:

Good location

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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KevinNKor • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Very nice family rooms and swimming pool

Cons:

Restaurant and food rather mediocre

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • extended_group • fr
8
2 nuits , on a bien aimé la ville, un bon restaurant de viande : Buebird
Pros:

Accueil , emplacement, chambre, calme, parking en sous-sol

Cons:

Cher, mais c’est comme ça à Banff

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jun Yang • couple • tw
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Aviv shemer • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Yanyan • couple • us
7
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • couple • ca
9
We enjoyed our stay here. Staff were all polite and accommodating. Great location.
Pros:

Rooms were nice. Liked the little walk out patio from the room. Restaurant food was good although the ambiance could be better.

Cons:

Breakfast a bit pricey. Wi-Fi could use updating..kept dropping.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
10
Banff is busy but the way they organise the visitors makes it easy to navigate and enjoy it
Pros:

At the quiter end of Banff main street which is what I expected but still a very easy walk into town or could use the Roam transport service from just outside. Facilities were good and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Vinay • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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SUZANNE • couple • us
10
If I go back to Canada, I will stay there again!!
Pros:

Best location ever! Staff soo nice! You usually think hotel food not going to be good. The restaurant there was amazing!!!

Cons:

Everything was great!!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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belinda • solo_traveller • us
9
Comfortable
Pros:

It’s near everything in downtown Banff the room was large and comfortable the place is clean

Cons:

The restaurant was very slow in delivering the food they need more chefs the food was good we only ate for breakfast the pancakes and French toast were very good the coffee was mediocre it tasted like instant coffee.
The restaurant staff were good but the food was delivered late someone ordered just toast and butter but waited for 45 minutes most of the customers were annoyed that their order didn’t come out yet I heard them complaining it’s sad because the food was good.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Louis • family_with_children • my
8
Loved it
Pros:

Well when we got there, though we couldn’t get our rooms next to each other we were given upgraded rooms which was really nice. So we enjoyed the room. The hotel clean and worth every penny. Walkable to town and away from all the noise.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • us
10
Clean and comfortable in heart of Banff.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable hotel with modern, renovated room, great breakfast and fabulous, knowledgeable staff.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Veera Venkata • couple • us
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • us
10
Would recommend for families traveling to Banff
Pros:

Quiet, comfortable beds, recently renovated modern rooms, polite and helpful staff, refrigerator in room and access to a microwave in the lobby, walking distance to shops and restaurants.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee