Red Carpet InnvsBuffalo Mountain Lodge
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Buffalo Mountain Lodge ranks significantly better than Red Carpet Inn. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is ranked #3 in Banff with accolades from 3 sources such as Afar Magazine, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Red Carpet Inn
425 Banff Ave., Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L1B6, Canada
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"For budget travelers looking to stay within walking distance of Banff’s town center, the 52-room Red Carpet Inn is one of the more affordable value chain options." Full review
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, P.O. Box 1326, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The romantically rustic, upper-middle-range Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a popular pick with couples visiting Banff." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Although Buffalo Mountain Lodge is only minutes from downtown Banff, its location on Tunnel Mountain is surrounded by wilderness." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats." Full review