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Rimrock Resort HotelvsSamesun Banff
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rimrock Resort Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Samesun Banff. Rimrock Resort Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with praise from 3 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Rimrock Resort Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
300 Mountain Avenue, Box 1110, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J2, Canada
From $157/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"This luxurious nine-story hotel on the steep slope of Sulphur Mountain has one of Canada's finest restaurants and some of the best views of any Banff lodging." Full review
Upscale
"The Rimrock Resort Hotel is an upscale property with 343 rooms nestled into the side of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park." Full review
90.0
"Hospitable hotel perched on Sulphur Mountain overlooking the Bow and Spray river valleys, about two miles outside of Banff’s town center." Full review
"Next door to the hot springs, the Rimrock is plush." Full review
"Massive cherry-paneled lobby to the spacious rooms with their heartily oversized furniture. The rooms are perfectly comfortable, but the backdrop is what’s important here — many rooms have balconies" Full review
Samesun Banff
Oyster
Lonely Planet
433 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A5, Canada
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Budget
"Samesun Banff is a dorm-only backpacker hostel with an extremely walkable location right on Banff Avenue." Full review
Top choice
"The Samesun is zanier, edgier and a little cheaper than other local budget digs, and features a large central courtyard with barbecue, an on-site bar, plenty of activities and 100 dorm beds." Full review