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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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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
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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 curtains
  • Lift

Why we love this property

Delectable food options
This hotel's restaurant serves international cuisine alongside a full breakfast. A bar offers the perfect spot for a post-dinner drink.
Dream sleep essentials
Slip into soft dressing gowns after a peaceful night's rest. This hotel offers hypo-allergenic bedding, premium linens, and blackout drapes.

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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

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About the area

Map
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Glacier - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Royal Canadian Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Banff National Park Information Centre and Upper Hot Springs. 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 features include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 covered on-site self-parking (CAD 20.95 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen 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

Travelling 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 centre
  • 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 reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 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.

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs CAD 20.95 per night 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 and hen parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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-authorise 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 night. Electric car charging is available.

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 in Uptown District, a short 15-minute walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 17 minutes' walk from Bow River. Travellers say that 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 Exceptional

Lovely stay!
Rachelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great food, good location, friendly staff
LORI, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Ann, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is nice.
Danyelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safe parking Staff was very nice
Wundee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well maintained , friendly staff
Asha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff , welcoming, clean
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to shops nearby
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Most of the staff were excellent
Theresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Excellent location.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Beautiful hotel. Highly recommend!
Jamie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was clean and well maintained but renovations made stay somewhat unpleasant, this was disclosed but only after booking. For as loud as it was it should've been disclosed prior to booking or some type of discount should've been offered.
Wendell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convienent, to the Town of Banff.
Orazio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location in the heart of Banff. Easy access and underground parking a plus. Very nice staff.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Comfort away from home

It’s perfectly comfortable
Arcelita R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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