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Royal Canadian Lodge

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

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Experience the warmth of a crackling fire in our inviting lobby, featuring a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautiful floral arrangement.
Enjoy dining in this inviting space with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
Meetings take place in this spacious room with a long table, high ceiling, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling, chandelier, leather seating, and a stone fireplace.
Set amidst mature trees, The Royal Canadian Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with a mix of modern and traditional design.

Popular amenities

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

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  • 34 sq m
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Separate sitting area
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  • 44 sq m
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Air conditioning
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  • 27 sq m
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Air conditioning
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Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
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Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Upper Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Banff Gondola - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬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 the lobby, 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 kids' meals. In addition to a health club and a business center, 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 bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, snow sports gear, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 99 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured self 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 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

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

Property payment types

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-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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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?

Check-out 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. 626 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1016 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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, clean and nice staff.
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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 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

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after hiking for many days in Banff. The hotel is very much a ‘90s throwback, but clean and nice. The pool and hot tub were welcome after so much hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Staff very friendly and helpful. Loved the proximity to things woukd highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, providing many options for sightseeing and extended departure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rise marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cool little bar inside to grab a drink
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025