The 8 Best Hotels for Families in Banff, Canada
1. Fairmont Banff Springs
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 2211
Situated within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its majestic scenery, is a renowned mountain resort housed within a storied castle structure. The resort offers luxurious rooms and suites capable of accommodating a family of four, each providing sweeping vistas of the surrounding forests or mountains. A wide array of amenities include an on-site shopping center, over a dozen dining establishments, a championship golf course spanning 27 holes, an indoor 32-meter saltwater pool as well as an outdoor pool measuring 20 meters, hot tubs, a children`s wading pool, and a spa encompassing 38,000 square feet with mineral pools and waterfalls. Guests have the opportunity to participate in guided tours of the historical castle. Children under five dine free from the kids` menu, while those ages six to twelve receive a fifty percent discount on restaurant selections. Nature lovers can explore the extensive network of trails winding through the property, hoping to spot elk, or cast their lines in the lakes and streams found on grounds. The town located a brief walk away offers cafes, bars, and eateries, in addition to ski storage and shuttle service (for a fee) connecting to nearby ski resorts.
2. Fox Hotel & Suites
Hotel Phone: +1 403 760 8500
This comfortable 4-star hotel in Banff provides family-friendly one and two bedroom suites accommodating groups of 4 to 6 people. Each suite has a sofa bed, kitchen nook with small appliances, and balcony. A unique underground cave-themed heated pool and grill restaurant & bar are on-site. Complimentary services like ski storage, underground parking, local transit passes, and breakfast add value. The convenient downtown location places shops, bars and dining within a pleasant 10 minute walk.
3. Hidden Ridge Resort
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 3544
Situated near Tunnel Mountain requiring a bus ride from town, this resort provides rustic two-bedroom apartments accommodating up to ten guests with amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, washers/dryers, pull-out couches, wood-burning fireplaces, and balcony/patio spaces. A two-bedroom loft apartment is also available holding up to eight people plus a games room containing foosball and bubble hockey tables. Jacuzzi suites housing six guests each and including an outdoor hot tub on the patio can be reserved for an enhanced experience. Onsite facilities comprise a children`s play area, two outdoor hot tubs with stunning mountain vistas, barbecuing and picnic spots, complimentary parking, ski storage, and free shuttle passes into the city center.
4. Best Western Plus Siding 29 Lodge
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 5575
Affordably comfortable two-bedroom units (for parties of six) with compact refrigerators plus pressing equipment and boards. Luxurious suites supplement with private balconies, kitchen/kitchenettes and jacuzzis (inquire upon reserving). Offers a complimentary hot breakfast, free secure underground parking, one indoor heated pool, a hot tub and ski storage. Numerous cafés and eateries can be found in downtown Banff, a brief ten-minute stroll away.
5. High Country Inn Banff
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 2236
A family-operated lodging facility in Banff provides reasonably priced full multi-person suites complete with mini-kitchens including refrigeration and microwave appliances as well as balconies overlooking scenic Sulphur Mountain. Well-situated on Banff Avenue within a brief five-minute stroll of shops and eateries, guests can opt for rooms towards the rear for less road noise. Amenities include an indoor heated pool, hot tub, one Swiss-Italian restaurant, and complimentary underground parking. Visitors have the choice of receiving ski passes delivered directly to their lodging.
6. Charltons Banff
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 4485
An affordably-priced lodging offering functional suites with kitchen areas and deluxe rooms. Complimentary amenities like wireless, light morning meals, parking and ski storage. On-site swimming and therapeutic pools, steam rooms. Alternative dining and spa nearby. Situated on a main avenue a short distance from the activity hub.
7. Banff Inn
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 8844
Located on Banff Avenue, a pleasant 7-10 minute walk into downtown Banff, this hotel provides inexpensive, clean bi-level loft units well-suited for families of 5 or 6. Offering mini-fridges and coffee makers, guests should be aware an on-site pool is lacking, though offset by facilities like a large hot tub, sauna and steam room. Additional amenities include one pizzeria restaurant, limited underground parking and complimentary breakfast.
8. Irwin’s Mountain Inn
Hotel Phone: +1 403 762 4566
An older establishment 10 minutes by foot from downtown Banff, this hotel offers dated but clean and affordable family suites for six people including mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers and games tables. Rooms at the rear face away from any street noises while those overlooking Banff Avenue have lovely views. On-site amenities include a hot tub that can hold up to eight guests, a four-person sauna, complimentary parking (though limited) and ski storage lockers. However, the property lacks an outdoor pool.
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