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

Standard Room One Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room Two Queen

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier King Fireplace

Premier King Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • 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 curtains

Standard Rooms

  • Sleeps 4

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

Premier Rooms With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Banff

Royal Canadian Lodge puts you in the heart of Banff, within a 20-minute stroll of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Central Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, The Evergreen Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Evergreen Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to free bike hire. 2500 square feet (225 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Uptown District hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Bow Falls and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 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

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
As a guest of Royal Canadian Lodge, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (225 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Canadian Lodge. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq. m of conference space
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Canadian Lodge offers 99 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Royal Canadian Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yep, Royal Canadian Lodge has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 20.95 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge have a pool?

Royal Canadian Lodge has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Royal Canadian Lodge features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes Royal Canadian Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Canadian Lodge.

Does Royal Canadian Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Canadian Lodge?

No, Royal Canadian Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Canadian Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Canadian Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1049 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tung

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Joan, Red Deer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property decor was dated and needed attention in places. Overall, the bed was fine and comfortable and the room was cleaned daily but different things were left each time e.g. sometimes we had a bathmat and sometimes not. The pool and whirlpool were great after long walks and exploring. The main pool is very cold though! It is about a 10 -15 min walk into Banff main centre. The parking was useful and priced at $20 CAD a night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an okay hotel. Not as nice as some of the others in town. The staff was not particularly friendly. The parking is terrible. The room was ok, but on the small side. The pool was a joke compared to the photos online, as was the small lobby. For what you pay, it was just average, nothing great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in the heart of Banff. Easy access and underground parking a plus. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025