Banff/Lake Louise Lodging

Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world famous Fairmont Banff Springs hotel stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta. Canada's "Castle in the Rockies" has been providing legendary hospitality to guests for more than 125 years. Fairmont Banff Springs is a year-round luxury mountain resort that offers a championship golf course during the summer, unparalleled skiing nearby in the winter, the award winning European-style Willow Stream Spa, and authentically local dining experiences.

Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is recognized globally for progressive environmental stewardship and responsible tourism. Originally built as a base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over 100 years ago, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round luxury mountain resort offering guided mountain tours, world-class skiing in the winter, scenic hiking and canoe activities in the summer, kid's camp, a luxury spa, and exceptional dining experiences. Discover endless outdoor recreational activities including hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting in the summer; downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter.

Just a few steps from the quaint streets and abundant restaurants, shops and nightlife of downtown Banff, Elk + Avenue Hotel brings an upscale twist to the classic mountain escape. Contemporary rooms pair clean minimalist design with cozy Rocky Mountain-inspired elements to create ideal accommodations for exploring the best of Banff. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing après-ski sanctuary or a big night on the town, Elk + Avenue Hotel is a great home base.

In the heart of Banff, the Mount Royal Hotel offers 133, comfortably appointed and recently renovated guest rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, cable television, coffee maker, alarm clock, in-room electronic safe and iron/board. At Tony Roma's Restaurant, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while admiring some of the beautiful mountains of the Canadian Rockies. Or, enjoy a drink in the newly renovated Tony Roma’s lounge offering a cozy fireplace and flat screen television.

Featuring newly renovated 72 cozy condo units and 24 superior suites, Tunnel Mountain Resort has everything you need for a perfect Banff vacation. For a home-away-from-home experience, the renovated condominiums offer modern full kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces, while the suites feature kitchenettes.

The Fox Hotel & Suites in Banff offers both hotel rooms and suites a short walk from downtown Banff. The Hotel’s centerpiece is the wonderful hot pool built as a grotto. Additional amenities include a restaurant and bar, underground heated parking, a fitness room, and guest laundry facilities.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge lies on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain, which native people called "sleeping buffalo". The Main Lodge compliments its natural setting with square timber, post and beam construction, and high open ceilings. Decor pays tribute to old-world craftsmanship, from custom made cherry, pine and bent-willow furnishings to copper and glass light fixtures. Simple, elegant design is a hallmark of the resort, and symbolizes the lifestyle at the Lodge. It includes a charming lounge with a huge fieldstone, dining room, conference rooms. The 108 guest rooms at Buffalo Mountain Lodge have balconies or patios (except one bedroom suites), and private baths. In addition to those listed room amenities include feather duvets and pillows, telephones, cable televisions, in-room coffee makers, clock radios, irons/ironing boards and hair dryers.

Ideally set amid eight acres of private parkland and the glorious scenery of Canada’s oldest national park, Rocky Mountain Resort provides a relaxing, well-equipped respite for nature lovers. Plus, the resort is just a couple minutes from downtown Banff, where shopping and dining abound. The Rocky Mountain Resort’s 169 rooms offer configurations to suit every travel group or family. The onsite Mountain Health and Fitness Club features a sauna and full gym. Guests will also enjoy soaking in the indoor and outdoor hot tub after a day on the slopes.

A resort for all seasons, the Lake Louise Inn features a wide variety of hotel rooms, suites and condos set in a spectacular wooded setting with stunning views of the Canadian Rockies. Come and enjoy a great location near Lake Louise Village and the Lake Louise Ski Resort and experience the best of Banff National Park. Resort amenities include swimming pool, 3 hot tubs, fitness centre, 3 restaurants, wireless internet, ski repair area and ski storage and lock-up facilities, complimentary snowshoe rentals, board games, and Apres Ski BBQ and Bonfire with free marshmallows and hot chocolate. The village of Lake Louise is a five-minute walk from the hotel. The village features a variety of shops and services, including a post office, grocery store, camera shop, bookstore, and liquor store.

Resorts Visited: • Revelstoke Mountain Resort- IKON- 3 Days • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort- 1 Day • Lake Louise Ski Resort- IKON- 2 Days • Sunshine Ski Resort- IKON- 1 Day Inclusions: • 7 Days Lift Tickets • 8 Nights Accommodation In 3 Star Hotels (2,3 or 4 occupancy) • Park Passes • Hot Spring Entry Fees • Transportation In Coach Bus • Local Guides/ Trip Leaders 1:25 ratio