Fairmont Banff Springs
Lake Louise, Alberta
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About the Hotel
A symbol of Rocky Mountain splendor for more than a century, Fairmont Banff Springs embodies peace of mind. This secluded escape in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is styled after a Scottish baronial castle. From cozy guest rooms tucked into castle corners to spacious suites with sweeping views, youâ€(TM)ll marvel at the level of luxury. Roaming elk, the Willow Stream spa and a wealth of fine dining make this a fascinatingly diverse escape.
Location
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue
Alberta
Lake Louise, Alberta
T1L1J4
Nearest Airport: YYC
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Room Service
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Spa on Property
- Spa Services
- Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Family
- Cribs
- Babysitting
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Interests
- National Park Nearby
- Signature Perks
- Ski Resort
Reviews for Fairmont Banff Springs
Gorgeous Views and Historic Charm
Gorgeous location and a wonderful stay. We loved the numerous free activities (like wine and cheese tasting, driving range, and guided nature walks) as well as highly recommend the shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. The shuttle to the famous lakes included a wonderful guided tour with lots of information about history, geology (including why the water is the famous turquoise color), and even fun background to steps the park takes to keep animals safe around highways. We absolutely were not expecting such an excellent guided tour! The views and scenery at each stop was stunning and I highly recommend either the half (if short on time) or full day tour. Especially recommended as the parking lots at Lake Louise fill up early and you must book a shuttle to get to Lake Moraine as you cannot drive there. We took advantage of the free bike rental and really enjoyed biking the grounds and at nearby lakes. The free bus passes to get to downtown Banff in 10 minutes were also greatly appreciated! It was nice to easily get around on the Roam buses or take a scenic walk for 25 minutes if we still had energy. We also booked massages and spent some time enjoying the exclusive spa pools. We enjoyed cocktails at the Rundle Bar, delicious schnitzel at Waldhaus, and excellent breakfast sandwiches at Stock. The breakfast buffet at the Vermillion room was just okay as it was a bit of a wait to be seated and the food itself was nothing special. I’d order off the menu next time. Lastly, our room in the Gatehouse was updated and perfectly nice but the bathroom was quite compact with barely any space on the vanity. Please keep in mind when booking that the Gatehouse is connected to the main building but it can be a bit of a walk depending where your room is.
Anna D - New York
Beautiful Historic Hotel--Take the Cocktail Making Class
We enjoyed a couple nights at this hotel. It is huge, but somehow retains its character as an historic hotel. The room was a bit small, but that is often the case with buildings built in the 1880s. However, the room was very nice and comfortable. We were able to enjoy the Fairmont Gold Lounge and I want to highlight the personable and professional service we encountered there. In particular, Rae, the bar tender served up interesting cocktails while explaining how the drinks related to the local area. Additionally, she suggested we partake in a cocktail making class offered by the hotel--which we did. Our bartender/teacher was Vicente and he provided a wealth of information regarding cocktails while making three unique offerings. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and with Rae and appreciated so much their interest in helping us enjoy our time at the hotel.
WCH20693 - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gorgeous hotel
Unfortunately this hotel was out of our budget for the trip we were doing but the hotel are happy for people to just drop in and have a look around. We went to the terrace to just take in the stunning views. We also browsed around the shops and art gallery. Well worth including a visit here during your trip to Banff
Robo2019 - County Dublin, Ireland
Historic charm with a postcard location in the Rockies
This is an iconic hotel in an iconic setting. The impressive lobby with its stone walls sets the tone for an upscale mountain lodge-style stay. Staff service levels are consistently top-notch! Room sizes can vary significantly, as they do in other historic CP Railway hotels. This isn’t an inexpensive stay, but it’s worth the splurge!
LakesiderToronto - Toronto, Canada
Couples getaway
This is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever been to. Well kept and the service was impeccable. The views are stunning and the food was awesome. The rooms are small but cozy and comfortable. Tune down service was lovely. We enjoyed the pool one afternoon and it was very relaxing. We took advantage of the bike rentals and had a lovely ride to the golf course, absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend
LisaL117 - Manalapan, New Jersey
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