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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Lobby
Serves lunch and dinner
Meeting facility
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Room One Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room One Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room Two Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier King Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier King Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier King Room With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Rooms

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Rooms With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Banff

Located in Uptown District, Royal Canadian Lodge is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Central Park. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 99 rooms and conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Hotel with a sauna, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Guests staying at Royal Canadian Lodge enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is offered for CAD 20.95 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and conference space.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities.
A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 20.95 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 24 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Evergreen Lounge
  • The Evergreen Restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 24 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20.95 per night (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Royal Canadian Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Royal Canadian Lodge?

This hotel is situated in Uptown District within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Glacier and Canadian Ski Museum West. You'll also find Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, secured parking is offered for CAD 20.95 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Royal Canadian Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Royal Canadian Lodge good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool and a bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Canadian Lodge serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Evergreen Restaurant.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Canadian Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at Royal Canadian Lodge offer a terrace.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Royal Canadian Lodge if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Royal Canadian Lodge 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1043 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Orazio

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convienent, to the Town of Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It is clean and set in a quiet location, which made it very relaxing, yet it’s only a 10–15 minute walk to downtown—perfect for exploring the area. The room was spacious, and I especially loved the large, well-designed bathroom, which made the stay even more comfortable. Another great convenience is the Route 1 bus stop right next to the hotel, making it very easy to get around without any hassle. Overall, it felt like the perfect balance of comfort, peace, and accessibility.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhay

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tung

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thank
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANCIS, Richmond

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANDREA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We originally booked one night through Expedia and then extended for a second night because we enjoyed the first. Unfortunately, our experience during the second night was very disappointing. When we returned to our room around 10:20 pm on our second night, it had not been serviced—no clean towels, no made beds, nothing refreshed or cleaned. Exhausted, we went to reception and asked for cleaning. No one apologized; instead, we felt as though I was inconveniencing the staff. At first we were told nothing could be done, and only later were we informed that someone would be sent. We left for a walk to give housekeeping time to do the job, but when we returned around 11:20 pm, only towels had been placed in the room. We went back to reception to explain this was not acceptable and requested that the room be properly cleaned. Eventually, someone came again and basic cleaning was only completed around 12:15 am. By that time, it was far too late for us to get proper rest before our long drive back to North Vancouver the next day. Already exhausted, we had to drive anyway. To make matters worse, there was also a spider in the washroom. For the high price we paid, the level of service provided did not reflect the standard expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANDREA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We originally booked one night through Expedia and then extended for a second night because we enjoyed the first. Unfortunately, our experience during the second night was very disappointing. When we returned to our room around 10:20 pm on our second night, it had not been serviced—no clean towels, no made beds, nothing refreshed or cleaned. Exhausted, we went to reception and asked for cleaning. No one apologized; instead, I felt as though I was inconveniencing the staff. At first I was told nothing could be done, and only later was I informed that someone would be sent. We left for a walk to give housekeeping time to do the job, but when we returned around 11:20 pm, only towels had been placed in the room. We went back to reception to explain this was not acceptable and requested that the room be properly cleaned. Eventually, someone came again and basic cleaning was only completed around 12:15 am. By that time, it was far too late for us to get proper rest before our long drive back to North Vancouver the next day. Already exhausted, we had to drive anyway. To make matters worse, there was also a spider in the washroom. For the high price we paid, the level of service provided did not reflect the standard expected.
Our room was uncleaned when we returned to our room late in the evening after a long tiring day!
Spider in the washroom!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Marelina

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jagteshwar

Traveled with family
Ok.. little away from downtown…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is a bit dated and could use some freshening up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, fort wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just far enough from the main downtown area but close enough to be able To walk to Restaurants and shopping
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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