This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, it offers 11 restaurants and 14 shops. The Fairmont Banff Springs has a 32-yard lap pool and a 20-yard heated outdoor pool. The resort’s Fairmont Spa has 27 treatment areas and offers a variety of relaxing massages and beauty treatments. Other on-site activities for guests include bowling, tennis, horseback riding, and golfing. Numerous ski locations are just minutes away. The resort also offers ski passes, storage, and rental. Rooms at Fairmont Banff Springs have feather and foam bedding. Bathrooms feature granite vanities and European style showers. Fairmont Banff Springs offers a shuttle service to nearby ski resorts including Mount Norquay Ski Village, Sunshine Village Ski Resort and Lake Louise Ski Resort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 queen beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.6
High score for Banff
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was very small with a grand view. Staff were superb. Food was excellent. pricing was very high, but expected.
  • Lynn
    United States of America United States of America
    This stunning hotel has gorgeous views, comfortable rooms, a wide selection of restaurants, and so many amenities. Will definitely stay here again!
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location. you can walk in to the town of Banff while feeling absolutely away once at the property. The spa was amazing. The staff was so nice and so helpful. We had dinner at the Italian Restaurant. Our dinner was fantastic and our...
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    From check in to check out the staff was great, the views were incredible.
  • Peggy
    Canada Canada
    I stayed at this hotel years ago, it was old and dingy. Fast forward 10 years, Fairmont Banff Springs really improved. nicely renovated. clean. Excellent overall. One exception is noise. Guests are just noisy in the hall way and not courteous...
  • Eugene
    United States of America United States of America
    Stunning location and staff super friendly and helpful
  • Heather
    United States of America United States of America
    This hotel is impressive of course, but it should be for the price. I’ve never had better service, and the views were spectacular! Our breakfast at the Vermillion was also fantastic!
  • Robyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful upscale hotel! A unique experience. The area is gorgeous, the restaurants are fantastic and there is a LOT to do!!
  • Lori
    United States of America United States of America
    We appreciated being upgraded to Fairmont Gold, except for the problem noted below. We loved the location, the stunning views and the historic buildings. We liked the Waldhaus restaurant and the staff there. We liked our room and its...
  • Daniel
    Canada Canada
    Everyone from concierge to golf course attendants were amazing! They all provided excellent service and not to mention the view from the room was amazing! Could not ask for a better trip!

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Catello Ristorante
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Waldhaus Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      German
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Stanley's Smokehouse
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Vermillion Room
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Resort facilities at Fairmont Banff Springs
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • 4 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wired internet is available in all areas and costs CAD 14.65 per 24 hours.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 35 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor
    Pool 2 – outdoor
    • Open all year
    Spa
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Fairmont Banff Springs takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Extra bed upon request
    CAD 0 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    CAD 0 per child, per night
    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    CAD 0 per person, per night

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

    Breakfast is included in Fairmont Gold Room's rate.

    Please note: Parking is $35 per night for self parking and $49 per night for valet parking. This does not include the park fees. Guests do have in-and-out privileges when parking at the hotel. Parking spots are not reserved.

    Please note a maximum of 2 pets are allowed in each guest room.

    FAQs about Fairmont Banff Springs

    • Fairmont Banff Springs offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Bowling
      • Game room
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Kids' club
      • Horseback riding
      • Swimming pool
      • Bicycle rental

    • Fairmont Banff Springs has 4 restaurants:

      • Catello Ristorante
      • Stanley's Smokehouse
      • Vermillion Room
      • Waldhaus Restaurant

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fairmont Banff Springs on this page.

    • Room options at Fairmont Banff Springs include:

      • Double
      • Quad
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Studio

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Fairmont Banff Springs is 1.1 miles from the center of Banff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Fairmont Banff Springs is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Fairmont Banff Springs is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Fairmont Banff Springs may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.