Fairmont Banff Springs

A wonderful classic hotel. Restored. But a major flaw. The bathrooms in the rooms are incredibly small. I guess that back in the 1800’s , showers were very small, sink and toilets are small. Apparently, it is not possible to make them bigger. So be warned. Other than that the place is beautiful, the staff is great, the food is great.

Very friendly staff and clean. Great food and awesome views

No question, this hotel sits on the most dramatic view! It's spectacular. The rooms are also quite nice. The restaurants are ok, afternoon tea isn't worth it, the indoor pool is awful and stinky, but the self service café is smart. We did not try the new spa, but i wish we did. It looks amazing and worth the premium. People were raving about it. There's also a late night discount on some nights for 1/2 the length of time. The hotel has free ice cleats in the rental shop along with good direction on hikes and safety tips. There's a shuttle to the local ski resort. During the winter when you can ice skate this hotel feels worth it with kids, but I wouldn't stay more than 2 days.

I have viewed photographs of this iconic hotel for years and wondered if the interiors and atmosphere measured up. I was not disappointed. A rock hotel reminiscent of The Broadmoor in Colorado with a more dramatic background. The room was well appointed with a beautiful view of the river and mountains. Decor and amenities characteristic of the reputation with personal and friendly service. Definitely a a great choice for a memorable trip

Stop 2 on our dream trip brought us from Toronto to Calgary by plane to Banff on the shuttle bus. Oh Wow, this hotel building makes a stunning first impression. We arrived hungry and tired and but again, too early for check in. One of the options available to us as we waited was the Sunday Brunch in the restaurant. If the first view of the hotel was good, the brunch was spectacular! The welcoming staff, choice of buffet items, opportunity to go back and try other previously unseen tit bits, being able to enjoy local wines and feeling in no hurry. The whole stay lived up to that first impression. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room had a superb view. Sleep and rest was easy. Strolling to lovely Banff with its shopping opportunities is an added bonus. Being outside I realised that the air was so pure I would loved to have bottled it and brought it home. The hotel gave easy access to various opportunities to see the local sights. Consider using the local bus services it’s tickets purchased on the Main Street making a trip to Lake Louise as easy as expensive tours. I would go back to both Banff and the Fairmont Banff in a heartbeat. We took the opportunity to eat at the German restaurant adjacent to the hotel. Great food, excellent choice of beers and something a little different in a menu. Some tables have a particularly good view. Be sure to ask. We also had another very enjoyable trip to the hotel restaurant and highly recommended it.