Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 1 min walk
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min drive
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 5 min drive
Upper Hot Springs - 6 min drive
Banff Gondola - 8 min drive
Getting around
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 99 min drive
Banff Station - 12 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free ski shuttle
Restaurants
Banff Upper Hot Springs - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 20 min walk
Evelyn's Coffee Bar - 5 min drive
Banff Ave Brewing Co - 20 min walk
BeaverTails - 5 min drive
About this property
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Placing you within a 10-minute drive of Upper Hot Springs, Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience features cross-country skiing, sledging and snowshoeing. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 7 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, thalassotherapy or reflexology. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a golf course and an indoor pool. Skiers will appreciate the free ski shuttle, along with access to ski storage and rentals. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
115 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
WiFi in rooms*
Parking
On-site self-parking (CAD 35 per day)
On-site valet parking (CAD 49 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Free ski shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
7 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Bowling alley
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Tennis lessons
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Volleyball
Bowling alley
Pro golf lessons
Mountain biking
Ice skating
Sledging
Shopping
Stereo
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Business centre
22 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free bike hire
Golf cart on-site
Golf clubs on-site
Ski equipment hire
Ski storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
Health club
Golf course on-site
Golf driving range on-site
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Designer shops on-site
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Golf clubhouse on-site
Golf pro shop on-site
Hot tub
3 outdoor tennis courts
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed-captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Ski
Free ski shuttle
Cross-country skiing
Ski storage
Ski hire
Snowshoeing
Skiing lessons nearby
Snow tubing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Children's slippers
Iron/ironing board
Other gym equipment
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
WiFi (surcharge)
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology and thalassotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily. There are hot springs/mineral springs open between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
Dining
Vermillion Room – On-site restaurant.
1888 Chop House – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Waldhaus Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Castello Ristorante – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guest rooms for CAD 10.5 per day (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 24 for adults and CAD 12 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CAD 75 per person
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 1 and 14 costs CAD 45
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per accommodation, per day
Parking
Self-parking costs CAD 35 per day
Valet parking costs CAD 49 per day with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience Hotel
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience Hotel Banff
Frequently asked questions
Does Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 50 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience?
Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 35 per day. Valet parking costs CAD 49 per day. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CAD 75 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience and nearby?
Have fun with winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledging and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the on-site golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, bowling and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience also has 3 bars, an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience?
Yes, there are 7 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience like?
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience is a short 1-minute walk from Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and 10 minutes' walk from Bow Falls.
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
KEITH MORGAN
KEITH MORGAN, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Sinclair
Sinclair, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
People make the difference…
The best hotel service we can recall from Michelle who greater us on our arrival and managed our parking, to Mikael who showed us around the Fairmont Gold experience and amenities, to Suku who managed our check in and daily needs. Panoramic view of the Rockies from our bay window at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs.
Fredrick
Fredrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
I have traveled around the world and this is one of the most awesome places I have stayed. The hotel is large but they have been able to have numerous small restaurants and bars (and put the conference center in a separate building) so that it seems like a small charming hotel. We enjoyed Fairmont Gold which made it even better with the lounge for breakfast and happy hour. On top of how outstanding the hotel and staff are - the location makes it even more spectacular. Even if you don't have your own car, they have shuttles to most places including Lake Louise. Food was great and staff amazing. I can't wait to return!
Robin
Robin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
We had a fabulous stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs.
Everything was seamless upon arrival due to our Gold Experience. The room was beautiful, the view spectacular, and all the Gold amenities spoiled us.
I travelled with my 11 year old daughter, and I don’t think she realizes how lucky she was to experience Banff.
Aisha
Aisha, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Most amazing property and service. Definitely will be back. Views are out of this world!
amado
amado, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Camelot in the Canadian Rockies
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jun 2024
Easy access, hard to book a room here because its so popular had to book last year. Only thing didnt like about it was there wasnt any hot water at times. Even running the water constantly you wouldnt get any.
Corey
Corey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Breathtaking views from the castle!
The fairmont was magical! What a beautiful place in a beautiful setting! Loved the “gold” experience from a food standpoint! Will be back!
Michaela
Michaela, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
All good
David
David, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Fantastic all around!
Maximilian
Maximilian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Service beyond incredible
We were blown away by the amazing service given by every last person there. Elle was truly a gem and took us to the room to ensure we were happy with the room. Truly a wonderful experience
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Jan 2024
Justyna
Justyna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2024
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2023
Amazing property, views were fantastic, I loved the outdoor pool & yoga class; staff was incredibly helpful; didn’t need to spend $ on food because the Gold Experience Lounge provides breakfast & snacks at dinner time (which is more like a good quality buffet); fireplace in room nice touch.
DAnielle
DAnielle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff. 1888 restaurant over priced and pretentious. Food not so good. Not worth paying $95 for a steak.
John
John, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2023
Scenery was spectacular, staff was very accommodating and friendly.
Very expensive but worth it if you can afford it.
Joseph S
Joseph S, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2023
Breathtaking views! Staff was fantastic. We stayed Fairmont Gold Level so breakfast, afternoon meal, dessert, and drinks were included. Can’t say enough great things about our stay! Phenomenal visit!
Carrie
Carrie, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Oswaldo
Oswaldo, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 Aug 2023
Shawn
Shawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
The Fairmont Banff Springs lives up to the hype! We had an amazing experience. The facilities were inviting and fun, and the staff was exceptional--going way beyond expectations for how we were treated. We can't wait to go back!