Banff Springs Hotel Very Grand Place and very expensive to stay Government officials, Premiers from all countries have their conferences there and the rich and famous stay in the grand rooms.
Unfortunately we could only view this hotel. Looks lovely in the snow
We (2 adults and 2 children ages 10 and 7) stayed here in April of 2003 it was great. Looked like a castle. The room keys had holes in them and were really cool. My little brother liked the automatic revolving door. There was great Canadian bowling. I was very good at even without using bumpers like in the U.S. it was perfect.
-The views were breath taking. -It was centrally located. -The people were wonderful. - The property was gorgeous. - The amenities were very entertaining.
The Fairmont Banff Springs: 'Canada's Castle in the Rockies'
By spartan on September 22, 2002
by spartan
Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, unparalleled skiing, classic cuisine and Solace, a world class European-style spa.
Experience timeless beauty and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness.
The spa here is amazing. I had a free day at the end of my trip and thought I would take some time to detox. I was originally only going to stay at the spa for an hour or two, but after my first treatment opted for a day package with lunch. It might be my favorite spa experience to date.
If you are a tea person, you might want to check out this local berry tea they make, it was amazing! I have never tasted anything like it.
When I was there a friend tried to convince me that it was the hotel from the movie The Shining, make no mistake, this is not the hotel! From what I can tell, that hotel is actually in Oregon, USA
I have stayed here a few times and enjoyed myself immensely!
And I adore heading to the Solace spa for the day, or perhaps a wrap! Anyone can do this for 50.00, note a salt rub for 65/70$ also gives you access to the Spa for the day of the treatment!
If you can get a room looking down the Bow Valley, it is worth it.
I like wandering the old hallways and staircases by the pink Ballroom. Haven’t decided on the re-vamped entrance yet.
The Sunday Brunch ($35.00) has been a tradition in my family since childhood!