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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel with indoor pool, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Lobby
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Serves lunch and dinner
Meeting facility
Nestled near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Royal Canadian Lodge offers a haven of relaxation with dry cleaning services, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and an on-site international cuisine restaurant. Enjoy the indoor pool or unwind at the sauna while exploring nearby Tunnel Mountain and Central Park.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$413 nightly
The total price is $450
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

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Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
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Premium bedding
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exceptional
(26 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room One Queen

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Banff Gondola - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive
  • Banff Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Evergreen Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 99 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (CAD 20.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Evergreen Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
The Evergreen Lounge - This lobby lounge serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 24 to 30 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to April 22 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs CAD 20.95 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Canadian Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Canadian Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20.95 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Royal Canadian Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Royal Canadian Lodge also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, The Evergreen Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Royal Canadian Lodge like?

Royal Canadian Lodge is located on the Strip in Uptown District, a short 15-minute walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 17 minutes' walk from Bow River. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location just far enough from the main downtown area but close enough to be able To walk to Restaurants and shopping
Kimberly, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

I thought it was a really nice place conveniently located to downtown Banff.
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, clean and nice staff.
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, friendly staff, very convenient, close to restaurant and bus stops. Overall it was a great stay!
Omar Ali, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Don, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay at the Royal Canadian Lodge - rooms were large (we were upgraded on arrival) the staff were friendly and it was a great location. We also really enjoyed the food at the restaraunt!
Anna, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

dated but staff is great
Farooq, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff were amazing and very helpful!
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location and Staff were great!!
Joshua, 4-night trip

4/10 Poor

Ok.. little away from downtown…
Jagteshwar, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient location on Banff avenue
Indraneel, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location. Property was on the older side but well kept up. Enjoyed our stay.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property is amazing, we head great time staying.
Igor, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Excellent customer service.
Priyal, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff. Very clean. Restaurant is good. Walkable to town.
Nancy, 7-night trip

8/10 Good

Liked the restaurant dinner specials
Steven, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place. Very quiet, room was modern and clean. Easy walk to Banff.
Terry, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay
Cheryl, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great. The rooms were very nice, staff was accommodating, and free bicycle rental was a big plus.
Marty, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay . Had a great experience, suggest to everyone, must try
Gurwinder, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Tired hotel with patchy service though great location and excellent concierge
Helen, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a great property. We would absolutely stay here again. Reasonably large rooms, very large bathroom with the water closet separate from the vanity. Walking distance to downtown Banff. Convenient underground parking.
Vincent, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, cozy hotel. Excellent food. Would have liked if breakfast had been included.
Catherine, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We totally enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Leigh, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Property is a bit dated and could use some freshening up.
John, 2-night trip