Mount Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (779 reviews)
138 Banff Avenue , Banff , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Noisy air conditioning
Cleanliness issues
Mattresses are worn

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Room not cleaned properly as noted in the review.
Service
9.16
Amazing staff that go above and beyond and friendly service mentioned in reviews.
Location
9.2
Perfect location mentioned in multiple reviews, very convenient.
Room Quality
8.65
Room was good size and comfortable but had issues with bedding.
Amenities
8.68
Hot tub and other amenities were praised, though some maintenance issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.64
Good value for the location and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Food was highly praised as divine with a great restaurant experience.
Overall Experience
8.66
A great overall experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:35

Property Description

Central Location in Banff

Located in Banff, Mount Royal Hotel offers a convenient stay with a restaurant on-site. Enjoy modern amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Unwind in the sauna and hot tub after a day of exploring Banff Upper Hot Springs just 4 km away.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms

Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a coffee machine, desk, and seating area. Freshen up in the private bathroom with complimentary toiletries provided. Additional conveniences include a safety deposit box and ironing facilities.

Convenient Services and Activities

Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage and ski storage, as well as dry cleaning services. Engage in various activities like skiing both on-site and in the surrounding areas. Don't forget to visit Lake Minnewanka and Banff Gondola nearby.

Book your stay at Mount Royal Hotel for a memorable experience in Banff!

Important information:

Please note that different policies will apply for group bookings of more than 10 rooms.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces and will incur an additional fee of USD 10 per night for stays from October to May.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 5 per day.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 779 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Lucia couple us
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple us
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
M
Marinela couple us
10
Amazing location and very comfortable:)
Pros:

Location

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children br
10
Maravilhosa
Pros:

Limpeza, localização, o restaurante em anexo

Cons:

Poderia ter mais uma iluminação no quarto

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff, really made me feel welcome

Cons:

Keep the tea/coffee room open after 11:00

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Cara couple ca
9
Beautiful hotel and great food at the restaurant for breakfast!
Pros:

Decor, location, restaurant on site

Cons:

We were told the wrong time for the Lake Louise shuttle by the front desk staff, and the wrong times were listed on the flyer as well, and it really affected our day. We planned everything around that shuttle and then waited outside for a long time before asking again and being told the times had changed and there was no bus coming for hours.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Jon solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Good size rooms, good location, good value.

Cons:

Hallways could be lit better

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Jerry solo_traveller ca
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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William family_with_children gb
10
Great value hotel that is literally in the most central position in town :-)
Pros:

Large clean rooms. Great staff. Fantastic central location. Good value. We will definitely stay here again when we return.

Cons:

Liked everything, but during peak times, they could do with a few more parking spaces in the overflow car park.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Devlin couple ca
6
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Andreanne family_with_children ca
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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231richg Couples Toronto, Ontario
10
Our favourite hotel in Banff
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the Mount Royal. There was a ceiling leak on our first night, but the maintenance staff fixed the problem quickly and effectively. The hotel is well located, and has a nice historic feel. Our Junior Suite had a great view over the main street and mountains. The room was very comfortable and quiet. Not just the bed and pillows (fantastic), but also the sofa, which is uncommon. Lovely renovated bathroom and kitchenette, and great hot tubs with amazing views. Also enjoyed the library, free morning cappuccinos, and for skiers, the Lake Louise and Sunshine shuttle buses pick you up right outside the hotel, which is fantastic.

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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Deb couple us
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Anja family_with_children de
9
great for a banff stay
Pros:

Great location, nice hotel

Cons:

all good

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Grant couple ca
10
Will certainly be back, the staff, Restaurant (Brazen)and room were top notch - Fantastic Experience
Pros:

The room was very pleasant really enjoyed the corner room with two windows, the room and overall facilities were very clean, the staff were fantastic from cleaning to front desk staff and everyone in between. The Restaurant Brazen was absolutely wonderful - fantastic unique dishes and specials to top notch friendly staff - this was the best experience staying in Banff of many we have done over the years. Bed was also super comfy

Cons:

The central HVAC in the room is a little noisy - you can turn the fan speed down which helps immensely, but at night it proves to be a little on the loud side, but certainly not as obnoxious as other establishments in Banff with the wall mounted units (Canoe was beyond silly for loudness & disruption for this). There are however disposable earplugs provided in the room which are remarkably effective for blocking out any undesired noise. The 2 roof top hot tubs were a little disappointing as they were pretty small and rather old - but they were functional - it would be a real plus if that rooftop are could be updated to be more in line with the rest of the facility.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Ignacio couple ph
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Ignacio family_with_children ph
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Seti couple de
9
6 Tage Kurzurlaub in der Mitte von Banff!
Pros:

Sehr zentrale Lage mit ausreichend Parkplätzen. Betten sehr gut. Bad sauber. Sehr schöner Blick auf die Berge.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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D199WLemmaw Couples Calgary, Alberta
2
Never stay again place
Pros:

We will not come again. Parking was simply full. The room was the worst I stayed in. There is a vent right above my head! ..and very thoughtful a pair of ear plugs left on a table for me.. Combine those 2 things and imagine how I slept!!

2026-03-28 via Tripadvisor
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KTGeeCCC Friends getaway Estes Park, Colorado
8
Great location
Pros:

This old hotel with history as sections to it is in a great location right in the centre of Banff and access to local restaurants and shops is perfect, and if you're a skier or boarder the shuttle stops right at the back of the hotel. The hotel has ski storage and a 2 hot tubs on the roof which we actually didn't use as we noticed no-one had a shower before getting into them even though it states you should! We think that this could maybe be reinforced by reception staff when clients arrive.
The staff here couldn't do enough for us and every request was met by them in a timely manner.
Things that we think are lacking.
1.There are no hooks or shelving for gloves , helmet, wet ski jackets etc and this is also very relevant to people who do other activitirs.such as hiking MTB etc.
2 The lighting in the main room is very poor and hard to see your stuff when daylight has gone.
3. There were not enough options for breakfast for plant based/ vegan diets.
4 Not enough hooks in bathroom to hang robes/ towels etc to dry them after use.
5. You are told to keep ski boots in your room but there is no mat or place to.put them after you come off slopes with snowed up boots thus leaving pool of water and ruining the carpets in the hotel.

These are mearly suggestions to improve the hotel and we actually loved our stay and would highly recommend this place. Beds really comfy and hotel very clean.

2026-03-28 via Tripadvisor