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

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

Room options

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Premier King Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room Two Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room One Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room One Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Two Queen Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬11 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, a water dispenser, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a porter/bellhop
  • 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.

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

Renovations and closures

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

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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