See all properties

Royal Canadian Lodge

4.0 star property
Travelers can savor light fare at The Evergreen Restaurant and use in-room WiFi to plan adventures while surrounded by the natural splendor of Banff

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Royal Canadian Lodge

Front of property - evening/night - Royal Canadian Lodge (Banff)
Indoor pool - Royal Canadian Lodge (Banff)
Lobby - Royal Canadian Lodge (Banff)
Lobby - Royal Canadian Lodge (Banff)
Serves lunch and dinner - Royal Canadian Lodge (Banff)
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

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Room One Queen

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

Standard Room One Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room Two Queen

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

Standard Room Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Two Queen Fireplace

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

Premier Two Queen Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier King Fireplace

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

Premier King Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Junior Suite

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

Deluxe Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Rooms

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

Standard Rooms

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Premier Rooms With Fireplace

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

Premier Rooms With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Uptown District, a neighborhood in Banff, Royal Canadian Lodge is near a train station and in the mountains. Banff Gondola and Mount Norquay Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Tunnel Mountain. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Bow Falls are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snow tubing. Visit our Banff travel guide
Map
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park
    Banff National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff_VictoriaGlacier_553248621532864053_05
    Victoria Glacier
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Banff_BanffNationsLuxtonMuseum_6072227_06
    Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Iconic Morant's Curve, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Banff National Park Information Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Canadian Brewhouse
    9 min walk
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory
    10 min walk
  • A&W Canada
    9 min walk
  • PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar
    10 min walk
  • Evelyn's Coffee Bar
    11 min walk

About this property

Royal Canadian Lodge

Upscale 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)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and a water dispenser
  • 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.

Similar properties

Indoor spa tub
The Fox Hotel and Suites
Uptown District
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 3,029 reviews
The Fox Hotel and Suites
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee (June 01 - April 29): CAD 22.14 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 24 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20.95 per night (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?

Self parking is available for CAD 20.95 per night.

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 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Royal Canadian Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful and accomodating staff, and suite was great for a family stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated room was exceptionally comfortable and although renovations underway the stay was very comfortable, staff very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfy rooms. Great staff. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was renovated, nice and cozy with the fire pit and a nice view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside of the construction going on the stay was great. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was clean and very nice, easy access to vending machine and ice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC help keep the room cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Modern renovated, spațioase rooms, great pool. Love this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, staff was awesome,
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariette L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for the skiing shuttles without being overly busy in the morning. The staff is very friendly, accommodating and it’s an easy walk to the center of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good price for the location. An easy 10 minute walk to downtown Banff. Pool and hot tub were clean. Underground parking is tight for a truck
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated room. Will be awesome once renovations are complete for the entire hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, great food, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the breakfast. Poor service when our server was impatient with our party and expressed frustration with our questions about the GF options and did not provide condiments and refills.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pool and hot tub are great, so is the location. The rooms are spacious and a truck fits in the parkade.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was efficient and the staff was very friendly. They upgraded our room at no charge. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Location is great. Glad we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lockin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was lovely, parking great underground was nice and staff were great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge, good location and friendly knowledgeable staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RABIH

Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025