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Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier King Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room One Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Uptown District, a neighbourhood in Banff, Royal Canadian Lodge is on the Strip and near a train station. Banff Gondola and Mount Norquay Ski Resort are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Tunnel Mountain. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Bow Falls are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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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

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

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Located close to Tunnel Mountain and Central Park, Royal Canadian Lodge provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Evergreen Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. In addition to a health club and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall and snow sports gear
  • 1 meeting room, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 99 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (CAD 20.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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-authorise 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Royal Canadian Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Self-parking is available for CAD 20.95 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Canadian Lodge located?

Located in Uptown District, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Central Park. Bow Falls and Cave and Basin National Historic Site are also within 2 mi (3 km). Banff Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was a really nice place conveniently located to downtown Banff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, clean and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, very convenient, close to restaurant and bus stops. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Farooq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
dated but staff is great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and Staff were great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indraneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location on Banff avenue
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Property was on the older side but well kept up. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is amazing, we head great time staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Priyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean. Restaurant is good. Walkable to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the restaurant dinner specials
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Very quiet, room was modern and clean. Easy walk to Banff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The rooms were very nice, staff was accommodating, and free bicycle rental was a big plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay . Had a great experience, suggest to everyone, must try
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Tired hotel with patchy service though great location and excellent concierge
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, cozy hotel. Excellent food. Would have liked if breakfast had been included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We totally enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Seemed a little bit dated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025