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Fairmont Banff SpringsvsThe Rundlestone Lodge

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Banff Springs is the choice of most professionals compared to Rundlestone Lodge. Fairmont Banff Springs is ranked #1 in Banff with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.

Fairmont Banff Springs
8/10
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
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Gayot Gayot
"Storybook enchantment can be found in this grand castle perched in the Rocky Mountains."
Fodor's 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 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 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 "
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 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
The Rundlestone Lodge
7/10
537 Banff Avenue, P.O. Box 489, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A6, Canada
From $78/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A wood-burning fireplace and rough-hewn front desk make the lobby of this newly renovated Swiss-style alpine lodge warm and inviting." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"A 20-minute walk from downtown, the mid-range Rundlestone Lodge is on the eastern edge of town near several of the area's budget properties." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Adjacent to a pretty park, this place exudes pseudo 'old English' charm, complete with a lobby fireplace and Masterpiece Theater–style chairs" Full review

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