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Fairmont Banff SpringsvsCastle Mountain Chalets
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Fairmont Banff Springs scores significantly higher than Castle Mountain Chalets. Fairmont Banff Springs comes in at #1 in Banff with recommendations from 7 sources including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Fairmont Banff Springs
Gayot
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Oyster
New York Times
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Forbes Travel Guide
405 Spray Avenue, P.O. Box 960, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J4, Canada
From $283/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Storybook enchantment can be found in this grand castle perched in the Rocky Mountains."
Fodor's "Alberta is world-famous for its beef, and this restaurant is a great place to sample it, along with pork, lamb, and sustainable wild game and seafood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Gaze out at the white-capped peaks of Banff National Park. Ski packages include lift tickets, equipment rental, and lessons at three nearby resorts." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located about an hour and a half from Calgary, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands in stark and beautiful contrast to other modern and urban getaways." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic Scottish Baronial Castle-inspired retreat, chock full of modern conveniences and outdoor adventures, at the foot of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Fairmont Banff Springs is an iconic 764-room hotel in a semi-secluded location on the edge of Banff." Full review
New York Times "One of the original railway hotels in the town of Banff, the Fairmont Banff Springs, with peaked roofs, dormers and lavish interiors, is reminiscent of the grand hotels of Europe "
See the World, in Canada
July 20, 2021
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Wandering through its grand lobby and elegant lounge, wine bar and restaurant, it's easy to forget that it's also a hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide "Canada’s grand railway hotels now fly the Fairmont flag, and while all of them are unusually historic and luxurious, there’s no other quite like the Fairmont Banff Springs" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Dubbed the “Castle in the Rockies” when it opened in 1888 as the first of Canada’s fashionable railway hotels, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel has long been a top choice for visitors to this Rocky Mountain region" Full review
Castle Mountain Chalets Oyster New York Times Lonely Planet
Junction of Hwy 93 S & 1A, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B5, Canada
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Castle Mountain Chalets are ideal for anyone who is looking for a nature retreat in the park without having to camp." Full review
New York Times "Save by renting a cabin with its own kitchen and wood-burning stove at Castle Mountain Chalets (from 210 dollars) at the foot of Castle Mountain between Banff and Lake Louise"
See the World, in Canada
July 20, 2021
Lonely Planet "These log chalets are plain inside but offer a surprising number of mod-cons, including DVD players, dishwashers, wood-burning stoves and even iPod clock-radios." Full review
