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Property Amenities
Towering over two scenic river valleys, The Fairmont Banff Springs mountain resort is a 0.5 km (0.25 mi) from the town of Banff.
In addition to the rejuvenating treatments available in the Willow Stream Spa, guests can enjoy an après-ski soak in three waterfall spa tubs. Complimentary access is provided to the resort's indoor and outdoor pools and children's pool.
Other on-site recreation includes an 18-hole golf course designed by Stanley Thompson, a nine-hole golf course, five tennis courts, an ice-skating rink, and a bowling center (surcharges).
Guests choose from 13 restaurants and lounges, including an Italian restaurant, a casual grill with mountain views, a clubhouse restaurant specializing in German and Swiss dishes, and an intimate bistro and wine bar.
Scheduled shuttles (surcharge) provide transportation to Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise.
Room Amenities
Rooms
Located in several wings of the nine-story castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs' 768 guestrooms feature views of the forested Bow or Spray River valleys or the surrounding mountains. Windows open to fresh mountain air. Feather beds include down duvets.
All rooms offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge), cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games (surcharge), and complimentary local calls. Compact refrigerators and in-room safes are additional conveniences. Junior suites have sofa beds; executive suites provide upgraded decor and artwork, desks, and flat-screen TVs.
Dining
Banffshire Club - Scottish dinner-club atmosphere with vaulted ceilings and oak wainscoting. Upholstered leather seating studded with antique bronze tacks and heraldic tapestry covering Jacobean-style chairs. Tables set with fine linen, bone china, and crystal. Contemporary North American cuisine. Jackets recommended; no denim or sportswear. Reservations recommended. Dinner served Tuesday–Saturday.
Waldhaus Restaurant - Bavarian cottage-style building created as a clubhouse in 1927 on the edge of the golf course. Dark-wood paneling, large fireplace, and wine cabinet housing excellent wine selection. Authentic German and Swiss dishes. Reservations recommended. Nightly dinner; seasonal closures.
Bow Valley Grill - Casual dining overlooking the Fairholme Mountain Range. Sculptures and tables constructed by local artisans featuring the region's flora and fauna. Exhibition kitchen. Buffets and à la carte dining. Sunday brunch is a specialty. Breakfast and lunch served Monday–Saturday; nightly dinner; Sunday brunch.
Castello Ristorante - Traditional Italian cuisine, wines, and desserts. Reservations recommended. Nightly dinner; seasonal closures.
Waldhaus Pub - Located beneath the Waldhaus dining room. Casual bar with pool table and multiple TVs. Appetizers, cheese fondue, microbrews, and beers on tap. Open from late afternoon to late evening; extended hours in summer months.
Samurai Sushi Bar and Restaurant - Authentic Japanese surroundings. Fresh sushi and sashimi. Japanese hot-pot dinners such as shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Dinner served five nights per week; seasonal closures.
Golf Course Clubhouse - Located at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, with superb mountain, fairway, and river views. Scheduled shuttle service available from the hotel's front entrance. Lunch, snacks, and beverages; seasonal closures.
Rundle Lounge - Overlooking the Bow Valley. Appetizers and cocktails. Traditional afternoon tea served daily. Open from early afternoon to late evening.
Ramsay Lounge - Large selection of ports, scotches, and cocktails. Open from late afternoon to late evening; seasonal closures.
Authentically Local Wine Store - Offering wine tastings from a selection of regional Canadian labels. Cooking demonstrations. Open Wednesday–Sunday from early afternoon to mid-evening.
Grapes Wine Bar - Intimate bistro and wine bar featuring Canadian labels. Fondues, pâtés, cheeses, salads, and other selections. Food and wine pairings. Open from early evening to late evening.
Castle Pantry - Homemade breads, salads, cheeses, soups, and daily specials. Locally crafted chocolates and pastries. Mountain picnics to take out. Open 24 hours.
11th Frame Games Café - Located in the bowling center. Video games, pool table, and snacks. Open from late afternoon to early evening.
Room service - Available from early morning to late evening.
Recreation
Guests have complimentary access to the mountain resort's children's pool, indoor pool, year-round outdoor pool, and indoor spa tub. Within the Willow Stream Spa, the spa tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and Hungarian mineral pool are available for a surcharge.
The health club (surcharge) provides treadmills, stationary bikes, weight-training machines, stair machines, elliptical trainers, yoga mats, free weights, and other equipment. Regularly scheduled fitness classes include yoga and aerobics.
Golfers choose between the 18-hole Stanley Thompson course or the nine-hole Tunnel course. Five tennis courts are on site, with lessons and equipment rentals available. Also on site are an ice-skating rink and bowling center (surcharges). Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available on the resort grounds in season.
In summer, walkers stroll along the banks of the Bow River to nearby Bow Falls. In winter, the snow-capped mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding at Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise. An independent company provides scheduled shuttle transportation (surcharge).
Other seasonal opportunities in the Banff Springs area include kayaking, scenic boat cruises, charter fishing trips, river float trips, whitewater rafting, dogsledding, horse riding, and ice fishing.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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out of 439 reviews
“Fantastic Banff- Can't wait for my next stay”
Bit pricey but worth every penny. What a place, can't think of anything to complain about. I'm sure we could have stayed at any place in Banff and been happy but the hotel was fantastic if not a bit stuffy....
“Stunning architecture”
Gorgeous, castle like hotel with impeccable service and attention to detail. Would highly recommend!
“A majestic hotel in the Rockies”
From the broad range of excellent restaurants and shops to the world class spa and services, there is no need to leave the hotel. Nearby Banff provides additional charming restaurants and shops to explore. Combine this with incredible views, hiking trails and plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family and this is truly a unique vacation spot year round. Favorite activities included afternoon tea and time at the spa.
“Worth every penny”
This is a first class Hotel. The Hot Springs pool was awesome at night. The moon coming up over the snow covered mountains, with deer coming up and laying on the grass next to the pool The Hotel is like stepping back in time to a fantasy era.
“Webb Family”
The hotel is in a beautiful location, $25 to park the car daily I think is a bit high. The amentities are great and the whole experience was well worth the money. The hotel is getting a bit dated now but aleast I can now say I stayed there. 3 times more expensive thatn staying at local hotels.
“Fairmont Banff Springs - mid-October”
If you're looking for a little escape from the daily grind and want something that lets your mind slip into neutral, then consider the Fairmont Banff Springs in October. The casual opulence of the Fairmont Banff Springs is warm and relaxing with thick stone and warm wood throughout. Nestled within the mountains of Banff, Alberta, you are treated to panoramic vistas wherever you look, not to mention the 'Million Dollar View' which the hotel was built to take advantage of back in the early 1900's. "If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists!" This was the moto of Mr. Van Horne, who was commisioned by the Canadian Natrional Railway (CNR), to construct the Banff Springs hotel in the early 20th century, in hopes of bring Europian tourists to Canada. Well, they succeded, and this Canadian will certainly be heading back when my head is full and in need of draining.
“Pure elegance”
Truly the castle in the mountains. First class service, first class food, and first class views.
“An Impressive Experience”
From the time we drove up to the front door until we drove away from the Banff Springs Hotel, the hotel never ceased to impress us. The people were friendly and accomodating, the surroundings were spectacular and the view from our window was postcard-like. A magical evening to say the least. I hope to visit this hotel again before too long. Banff Springs is unbelieveable!
“beautiful, but pricey”
Our rooms were not what we saw on the internet site, however, after visiting with the manager and the wonderful folks at the front desk, it got resolved and the stay was probably one of the best family vacations ever. My husband and I had stayed there before and it was just at lovely.
“Absolutely unreal, beautiful!”
Our family of five (3 girls) absolutely loved our stay in this castle, we explored the grounds and all the beautiful lounges, halls, rooms, to find castle knights, hidden halls, etc. The service was first class all the way. This was a once in a lifetime event, as it was a little spendy...But our room was upgraded to above the ninth floor, two elevators to get to our room!
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The preferred airport for The Fairmont Banff Springs is Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.) - 108.5 km / 67.4 mi.
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